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The Kindies asked if they could write their own story after reading "IF" by Sarah Perry. They are so proud to be authors and are inspired to write more stories. Come by the library and read their first published book!
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Article posted June 6, 2013 at 07:03 PM GMT •
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Make reading important- be a role model! Let your child see you reading throughout the day and use daily routines as reading opportunities. Cooking, reading TV listings, looking for information on-line, reading directions, or following a map all provide authentic reading experiences.
Give your child the power of choice - having reading materials available is key to helping kids love to read, and the reading materials kids choose themselves are best.
Set aside time to read every day - we know that the more kids read, the better they become at reading and the more they will enjoy reading. Encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes per day, with other family members and use this time as 'down-time'.
Talk it up - encourage kids to share their ideas and opinions by asking open-ended questions. Talk about what you read to let them know that reading is an importnat part of your life. Tell them why you liked a book, what you learned from it, or how it helped you - soon they might be doing the same.
Be part of the Public Library's Summer Reading Club - Join the North Van District's summer reading program that helps engage and motivate readers. Drop by the library and pick up your materials at the end of June!
Happy Reading!
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Article posted June 6, 2013 at 04:36 PM GMT •
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Summer Reading - it's important! Research shows that kids who read four or more books over the summer are better prepared for the coming school year and do not go down the 'summer slide' -the loss of reading and learning skills during the summer break. Reading over the summer months really does make a difference to your child's learning.
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Article posted May 10, 2013 at 07:45 PM GMT •
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This Is Not My Hat, won the Randolph Caldicott Award this year for the best picture book. It tells the story of honesty and keeps reader's wondering about the fate of a very dishonest fish. Ms. Prescott's class made wonderful predictions about the ending of the story.
Article posted May 10, 2013 at 07:45 PM GMT •
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Article posted March 15, 2013 at 11:06 PM GMT •
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Popular Author and Illustrator, Ashley Spires visits the grade 4-5's and talks about her life as an author/illustrator. She showed the students how she creates a book and then had them draw her favourite story character, Binky!
Article posted March 15, 2013 at 11:06 PM GMT •
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Article posted March 13, 2013 at 01:00 AM GMT •
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We had a teacher-librarian from Cove Cliff School visit us recently and work with the Kindergarten, Grade 1 students and their teachers on our iPads. The students learned to use Magnetic ABC and My Story. It was a great learning experience for all!
Article posted March 13, 2013 at 01:00 AM GMT •
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Article posted January 18, 2013 at 01:10 AM GMT •
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In honour of Family Literacy Day’s 15th year, ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging Canadian families to have "15 Minutes of Fun" learning together. Learning can happen at any time. Practicing literacy together for just 15 minutes a day has tremendous benefits for both children and parents. Here are some great ways to get started:
Create your own comic strip about your family.
Invent two new endings to your favourite book.
Make up a new recipe together and post it online.
Tell knock-knock jokes together while doing the dishes.
Sing five songs really, really loud!
Invent a new game while playing at the park.
Read a story to your pet (or favourite toy).
Make a paper fortune teller with eight fortunes.
Write a silly poem and tell it to your family at dinner.
Log on to your favourite word game - can you beat your best score?
Create your family tree.
Play rhyming "I Spy" - "I spy something that rhymes with..."
Play a board game together.
Text your friend and tell them about your holiday.
Find 15 things that begin with the letter "S".
Visit the HSBC Learning Activity Centre for more fun literacy activities you can complete as a family! See related links: Family Literacy
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Article posted January 7, 2013 at 11:45 PM GMT •
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Happy New Year Lynn Valley Students, Parents and Teachers!
We have many new books in the library so please come in and have a look. This month's virtue is DETERMINATION and Mrs. Danieli is determined to get all students reading and writing using literature to connect both. Family Literacy Day is on Sunday January 27th so students and staff will be participating in many literacy activities. Stay tuned!!!
Article posted January 7, 2013 at 11:45 PM GMT •
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Article posted October 12, 2012 at 03:31 PM GMT •
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With the support of the school district and our PAC, Lynn Valley is about to launch new ipads for use in all classrooms and the LAC/ELL programs. Ms. Hudson, Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Obst and Mrs. Danieli are networking with other schools in order to get our ipads up and running.
Article posted October 12, 2012 at 03:31 PM GMT •
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Article posted September 24, 2012 at 11:00 PM GMT •
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The 18th annual festival will take place from Friday, September 28, to Sunday, September 30, 2012. Enjoy a weekend jam-packed with author readings, exhibits, performances, and all-round literary fun. For more information, go to "related links" on the left side bar and look for Word on the Street!
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Article posted August 29, 2012 at 10:12 PM GMT •
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I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and took the time to relax and read! I'd love to hear from you if you read a book that you think would be good to have in our library. Please check out Shelfari and come in to the library to check out the new fiction, non-fiction and picture books that I have purchased over the summer.
See you soon!
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Article posted January 19, 2012 at 04:02 AM GMT •
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Celebrate Family Literacy Week by participating in Lynn Valley's Journey to Learning Passport program. Come to the library and ask me for a passport. Complete at least 6 of the actvities and get your passport signed by a parent. Drop it in the 'Family Draw Treasure Chest' in the library by Monday, January 30th and you will have a chance to win a $20 gift card at Black Bond Books in Lynn Valley Center.
Article posted January 19, 2012 at 04:02 AM GMT •
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Article posted January 4, 2012 at 01:28 AM GMT •
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I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday. I also hope that you all took the time to do some reading, whether it be a novel, picture book, magazine or a story on an e-reader. If you were able to get to a movie over the Christmas break, you may have seen one that originated as a novel and can be found in our library. The following titles are available for check out: The Invention of Hugo Cabret, The Twilight Saga, Phineas and Ferb, Mr. Popper's Penguin's, War Horse, and The Adventures of TinTin.
Article posted January 4, 2012 at 01:28 AM GMT •
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Article posted October 23, 2011 at 01:55 AM GMT •
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I attended a great workshop on Thursday evening and listened to teacher and author, Adrienne Gear present her latest book, "Writing Power". I came away with some fantastic new books and ideas for teaching students the "what and why" of reading and writing! Please come by the library to see the new titles or look at shelfari on my blog.
Article posted October 23, 2011 at 01:55 AM GMT •
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About the Blogger
Mrs. Danieli is the teacher-librarian at Lynn Valley School. She wants all students to be life-long learners of information literacy!
