KidsReads.com

Kidsreads is a great place on the web for kids to find information about their favorite books, series and authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors and special features on great books are their specialties. For even more reading fun they offer trivia games, word scrambles, and awesome contests!

KidsReads.com is a service of The Book Report Network, a group of websites founded in 1996 that share thoughtful book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests, and more with readers every week.

To subscribe to their newletter,
visit their website.

http://www.kidsreads.com


*

Delaware Children's Theater ~ Pippi Longstocking!

A musical play adapted from the popular stories by Astrid Lingren.

This is an absurd and rollicking story of Pippi, who lives without any grownups and embodies all the freedom and power that every child imagines. We laugh with her as she struggles to adapt to life in a small town. Pippi's adventures are full of hilarity that appeals to the child in all of us.

Opens Saturday, January 15
2:00pm

Runs Saturday and Sunday for the rest of January!

Tickets are $12
Call box office and leaved a message.
302-655-1014

website

*

Literature Club and French Classes for Teens!

"THE CIRCLING TEEN"

*A teen literature club that enables the members to speak freely about literature they relate to.

*Examines all types of literature from popular music lyrics to Charles Dickens.

*Discussions will revolve around the many issues facing teens today.

WHEN?
Mondays
1-2 pm, in the board room

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP FREE LIBRARY
1601 DARBY RD
HAVERTOWN 19083

CONTACT:
Jenni Stern
Stern@haverfordlibrary.org
610-446-3082 extension 216

This club is free and no registration is required.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

French classes
for
beginners & more advanced students
following
"The Circling Teen Club"

For more information contact
Emma Medina
cesar_emma@yahoo.com


*

Reading, Writing, Art, & PE ~ Classes for Homeschoolers at the Brandywine YMCA!

HOME SCHOOL CREATIVE WRITING SAMPLER I & II
Ages 9-13
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 pm
This class will instruct your home school students in the art of getting creative with writing! Topics explored in the first session will be Poetry and Life Writing. Topics explored in the second session will be Story Writing and creating a picture book. Each class period will include journal writing, fun writing exercises, creative projects, and examples of writing from classics of children’s literature. Sara Rowe, who has a MA in Children’s Literature and has been published in a number of pre-teen and teen magazines, will teach the class. Class is limited to eight students. A materials fee of $5 for each session must be paid to the instructor on the first day of class.
Registration code: [04431]
Fees:
Session I
Creative Writing Sampler I, Full Member $49/Program Members +Public $56
Seven Weeks (class begins 09/08/10-10/20/10)
Session II
Creative Writing Sampler II, Full Member $49/Program Member + Public $56
Seven Weeks (class begins 10/27/10-12/08/10)
~ ~ ~

HOME SCHOOL READING FUN
(9-13 year olds)
Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 pm
Children will have fun with the books they read! Over the course of each session several children’s classics in different genres will be assigned. Students will participate in discussion related to the topics explored in the book and in themed activities and crafts. A list of the books that will be read over the course of each session can be obtained by emailing the instructor at sararowe29@gmail.com. Sara Rowe, who has a MA in Children’s Literature and has been published in a number of pre-teen and teen magazines, will lead the class. Class is limited to eight students. A materials fee of $10 for each session must be paid to the instructor on the first day of class.
Registration code # [04433]
Fees:
Session I
Full Member $49/Program Members +Public $56
Seven Weeks (class begins 09/08/10-10/20/10)
Session II
Full Member $49/Program Member + Public $56
Seven Weeks (class begins 10/27/10-12/08/10)
~ ~ ~

PRE SCHOOL ART AND CRAFTS
Ages 4-6
Tuesdays 12:30-1:30
An hour of creative art and craft projects for young children! Each session will offer different projects. Basic supplies are included. For your convenience, class meets on the same day and time as our Art Class for older students. Class limit: 10.
Registration code: [04430]
Fees:
Session I:
Full Members $42 / Program Members + Public $48
Six weeks (Class begins 09/14/10)
Session II:
Full Members $56 / Program Members + Public $64
Eight weeks (Class begins 10/26/10)
~ ~ ~

ART CLASS
Ages 7-13
Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 pm
Your children will have the opportunity to express themselves creatively using pencil, charcoal, pastel, paint, and clay. Basic art skills will be introduced as well as some fun projects that incorporate these skills. This is a complete well-rounded art program. Basic supplies are provided. There may be a small material fee for special projects. Class limit: 10.
Registration code: [04432]
Fees:
Session I:
Full Members $42 / Program Members + Public $48
Six weeks (Class begins 09/14/10)
Session II:
Full Members $56 / Program Members + Public $64
Eight weeks (Class begins 10/26/10)
~ ~ ~

HOME SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Boys and Girls: Ages 6-12
Tuesdays 1:40-2:40 pm
This is a basic elementary school PE Program. This continuing program (offered in both the fall and spring) is designed to run for a regular school year. Different activities will be introduced during the year. Come join us for fun and rewarding physical activity! Please register in advance.
Registration code: [01807]
Fees:
Session I:
Full Members $42 / Program Members + Public $48
Six weeks (Class begins 09/14/10)
Session II:
Full Members $56 / Program Members + Public $64
Eight weeks (Class begins 10/26/10)
~ ~ ~

For More Information:
call
Amy Jimison
302-478-9622 ext. 27

~ ~ ~
You must register in advance.
Class sizes are limited.
Home School classes are open to the public.

Fall I Registration begins:
Full Member 08/23/10
Program Member/Public 08/30/10
~ ~ ~

Brandywine YMCA
3 Mt Lebanon Rd.
Wilmington DE, 19803
website

*

Caldecott Reading Reward Program at the Brandywine River Museum!

Caldecott Reading Reward Program

To encourage a love of art and reading, the Brandywine River Museum will offer one free admission ticket to the exhibition Drawing from a Story: Selected Caldecott Medal Winners, to any child age 12 or under who reads, or has read to them, eight Caldecott Medal winning books. Parents can download a form, and a list of Caldecott Medal winners. Once the form is completed with the names of the eight required books, and signed by a parent, simply bring the form to the Museum and receive one free admission ticket when purchasing admission.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Book Signing!
Saturday, May 22, 1- 3 p.m.
Jerry Pinkney
The Caldecott Medal winning illustrator will sign copies of his books from 1 to 3 p.m. Copies may be purchased in the Museum Shop. The signing is free for members or included in regular museum admission. Limit: three books per person.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Featured Exhibition:
Drawing from a Story
Illustrations by Selected Caldecott Medal Winners
through May 23rd, 2010

Myths, fables, fairy tales, and folk tales are usually a child's first steps into the world of literature, and the illustrations that often accompany the text stir the imagination and provide entrée to magical worlds. First awarded in 1938, the Caldecott Medal is the most prestigious award for children's illustration. This exhibition features the works of selected Caldecott winners, including Maurice Sendak, Dorothy Lathrop, David Wiesner, Paul O. Zelinsky, Leo and Diane Dillon, Robert McCloskey, and 2010 medal winner, Jerry Pinkney, among many others.

Brandywine River Museum
U.S. Route 1
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

ADMISSION:
$10 for adults; $6 for senior citizens, students and dhildren ages 6-12
Free for children under 6 and Brandywine Conservancy members.

For more information:
610-388-2700
www.brandywinemuseum.org

*

For Teens: Book Discussion and Museum Tour!

This event is being rescheduled.
Keep Checking for updates!

In conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition
Maxfield Parrish: Illustrated Letters

Teens will read the graphic novel:

Postcards: True Stories That Never Happened
by
Jason Rodriguez
This graphic novel connects to the epistolary format of Parrish’s letters as well as contemporary illustration practice. Following a Museum tour, an ongoing discussion of the exhibition and book will be conducted online through blogging. Participants will create and post their own projects inspired by the premise of the book. Ages 15 – 18.

(Events - to be rescheduled)
Tour and book distribution.
Online discussion and project.

Registration is free.
Teen Book Club selection available in the Museum Store the day of the tour.
(10% discount for children of Members)

Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
302.571.9590

Website

*

New Children's Literacy Group

Literary Afternoons for Children ages 7-10 years

Debby Rosan believes learning happens best when it is meaningful and has social significance. By forming Literary Afternoons it is her goal to "create an environment of literacy where children may joyfully embrace the worlds of both reading and writing."

All Literary Afternoons group members will be encouraged to listen generously and work together cooperatively. Additionally, there will be a framework provided for working and thinking alone. Differentiated instruction will be provided according to the unique need of each particular learner. Experiences across the modalities will further enrich the learning experience.

A typical morning might include one or more of the following:

Reading aloud across disciplines
Mini-lessons – workshop approach
Guided reading/writing lessons/groups
Independent reading/writing groups
Phonics, spelling and word work, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary-building
Strategy lessons
Coaching and conferring with readers/writers

When:
6 Mondays
12:15 – 2:15

Session I:
September 14, 21,
October 5, 12, 19, 26

Session II:
November 2, 9,16,23,30,
December 7

Where:
Ardmore, Pa.

Fee:
$55 per session

Contact:
Debby Rosan
rosandb@earthlink.net
* References in the local home school community are available.

* If you believe your child is well suited for Literary Afternoons but they are not between 7 - 10 years of age, please feel free to contact Debbie.


*

Books & Teaching Resource Materials, Deep Discount Prices at Teacherwide.com

Great Saving!
Great Selections!
Up to 90% off!

Books & Teaching Resource Materials

Website

*

Delaware Book Festival

Saturday, November 1, 2008
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The First State Heritage Park
Dover, Delaware

* Meet more than 30 nationally recognized authors and illustrators of fiction and non-fiction books for children, teens and adults !
* Come and enjoy author discussions and workshops!
* See favorite storybook characters and create fun crafts — and more!

Visit the Delaware Book Festival website for details on participating authors, planned workshops, and other special events.

2008 Delaware Book Festival
Division of Libraries
Delaware Center for the Book
43 South DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901


*

October is Children's Magazine Month!

An annual celebration to inspire children's literacy around the world.

Cricket in celebrating by offering $6 off a one year subscription on 14 of their award-winning magazines.

To receive the discount
you must enter:
CODE N351


For details visit their
website



*

Homeschool Programs at the Media-Upper Providence Library

HOMESCHOOLERS WELCOME!

The people at Media-Upper Providence Library believe that it is important that your local library be of service to those who choose to homeschool their children. In addition to providing a wealth of materials, they wish to invite you to join some other local homeschoolers in their newest programs.

Please register by phone or email.

Homeschooler’s Story Time
Come listen to a folktale, non-fiction, or factual/biographical picture book then do a related activity/craft.
Ages 5-8
Thurs. Feb 7, 14, 28 (no class Feb 21st)
March 13, 20, 27 (no class March 6)
2:00pm

Homeschooler Young Adult Book Group
Join other homeschooled t(w)eens in a lively discussion of selected books.
Books are ordered by request or on-your-own for each meeting since participants are from all over Delaware County.
Usually the 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month
10:30am*- 12:00pm

Book selections for January are as follows:

January 14th
An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
by Jim Murphy

January 28th
Fever, 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson

*Start time is flexible, participants can arrive late if necessary.

Media-Upper Providence Library
1 E. Front St., Media, PA 19063
610-566-1918 / mecsd@delco.lib.pa.us

*

BrainPop.com

My family loves this site!

BrainPOP is an educational program providing content spanning 7 main subjects, including: Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Health, Arts and Music, and Technology.

We have watched these movies over and over. The kids take the quizzes offered after each movie. They have subscription packages for families as well as homeschoolers. They offer teacher support and are working on offering lesson plans in the future. You try out BrainPop for days for free, thereafter you need to purchase a subscription.

The only way to really understand what BrainPop is all about is to log on and try it for yourself!

BrainPOP.com


*Just a quick note about Homeschool Happenings! and clicking on the links I provide:
I opt not to receive payment or rewards of any kind for the links that I provide on Homeschool Happenings. For example; I could subscribe as a publisher and receive a commission every time someone clicks through my site and then joins BrainPop. I don't do this because I want my readers to trust the information I recommend and share. I am not doing this for profit but rather to build a better homeschooling community for all our kids...

How We Read

There are few topics more contentious in homeschooling or indeed in all of the education world than how to teach reading. Whole Language? Phonetics? Whole Word? Hybrid?

Today on WHYY there was a wonderful piece addressing this topic and giving listeners the point of view of a scientific expert in the field. The program is available as a pod cast or can be downloaded in MP3 or you can just listen to it online via real-player.

The audio transcript of the show can be found on WHYY's website, Monday July 16th. The show is Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coanne. It is archived under the date, 1:23pm, hour 2 of the show.

How We Read

http://www.whyy.org/cgi-bin/newwebRTlookup.cgi