Week Two

"The Really Rotten Princess" by Lady Cecily Snodgrass

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In "The Really Rotten Princess," Regina learns that she's not the only princess in the world, but that doesn't stop her from being rotten at her new princess school! See her pranks and her punishment in the book. You can also find the rest of Regina's adventures at www.scholastic.com.

For fun "magical" activites, visit https://www.buzzfeed.com/mallorymcinnis/we-ve-got-magic-to-do-just-for-you to do some at home magic with your kids! These are basic science experiments that seem magical and that can be done with items generally found at home.

For the crafty ones, visit https://thechirpingmoms.com/princess-crafts-activities-kids/ to do some princess crafts with your kids.

Also, visit Epic for free access (during our time of closure) to videos, audiobooks and more! Join with the class code kxb9666 . For full access, send me an email at jenniferhoover@overtoncountyschools,net, and I'll create your child an account and avatar! Visit https://www.getepic.com/ to get started.

Bird and Squirrel by James Burks

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Bird and Squirrel is a series of graphic novels published through Graphix by Scholastic. In Bird and Squirrel on Ice, the dynamic duo find themselves in an ocean of trouble, and one of them just might be a great whale's next great meal! Check out the entire series at https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/home/ .

Scholastic has lots of great graphic novels for students of all ages. Check out https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/graphix/ to look at their entire collection. You can find games, interactive activities and excerpts for Bird and Squirrel, along with other really fun and interesting graphic novels. Be sure to look through to find the perfect match for your kid's grade level.

Another way to engage your kids is to have them make their own comics or graphic novels! Get started at https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ . Your kids can either create comics on the computer or you can print out comic sheets and have them make their own at home with pencils and markers. We have used this website as a resource in the library, so the kids might remember using it before now. If not, they are sure to enjoy it just the same. Have fun!

First Chapter Friday

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Be sure to listen to this week's First Chapter Friday reading of Where is the Great Barrier Reef? by Nico Medina. It's part of a series of informational text that explores people, places and things in our world. These books are fascinating illustrated chapter books that are good for all ages. Check out the official website of the Who Is/Who Was/What Is/Where Is series at http://www.whowasbookseries.com/ . This website has all the books listed, several for sale and supplies kids with online activities and printable worksheets too. I hope you enjoy them all!