Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by eLibrarian
Check out BookFlix, which pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning. This resource is geared towards kids, grades PreK-3 and is available both inside the library and at home (requires a library card)! In it, you’ll find: Fiction-Nonfiction Pairs Videos and eBooks Spanish translations Interactive games and activities Web links Author biographies Educator, librarian, and parent . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by Jenforkids
Hey everybody--sing, talk, read, write and play with children to start them on the road to reading! Background knowledge is building on and creating a base for what children already know to help them be ready to learn One of the best ways you can help your child become a good reader later is to help them enjoy reading and sharing books together now. For . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Hey kids, learn all about bees this Wednesday, April 10th at 4:00pm in the Cupertino Community Hall (next to the Library). School-aged children are invited. . . . more »
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2013 by Jenforkids
The sun is shining and this week promises warm spring weather, but on Wednesday, April 24th, it is going to snow at Campbell Library. Yes, it's true! Kids in grades 3rd-6th grade can come to the library and create beautiful paper spring-themed snowflakes. This program is based on the wonderful book crafting book: Snowflakes for All Seasons Please call the Children's Desk at Campbell Library . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2013 by earlyliteracy
It’s as easy as READING, TALKING, SINGING, WRITING & PLAYING! Research has shown that children who start kindergarten with good early literacy skills have greater success throughout their school years. When a child reads at or above grade level by the end of 4th grade they are much more likely to graduate from high school and be successful readers and learners throughout their life. So . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2013 by LaurenJoan
O Brother Chicken! Sister Chick! O gracious me! O my! This broken Eggshell was my home! I see it with my eye! However did I get inside? Or how did I get out? And must my life be evermore, an atmosphere of doubt? Can no one tell? Can no one solve, this mystery of Eggs? Or why we chirp and flap our wings,—or why we've . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by LaurenJoan
Alice and Joanie B. were croaking their favorite food song in celebration of SCCLD'S Focus on Food -- Today is Monday, today is Monday Monday, string beans All you hungry children Come and eat it up. Tuesday, spaghetti... Wednesday, ZOOOOP... Thursday, roast beef. . . Friday, fresh fish. . . Saturday, chicken... what? chicken!? How about tofu instead? Okay....AHhmmm... Saturday, tofu chicken... Sunday, ice cream! . . . more »
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2013 by LibraryAdministration
Hooray! It's finally here...the new SCCLD Kids Website There is a lot for kids and grown-ups to discover at the library...both online and inside our library buildings. Take a peek to see what's happening and how SCCLD can help YOU. Kids can: Choose a good book to read with our booklists Find articles and pictures for reports Access free online tutoring with Brainfuse Download a . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2013 by LaurenJoan
C'est la poulette / The Little Hen C'est la poulette C'est la poulette Qui mange la galette Elle en a tant mangé Qu'elle s'est étouffée. The Little Hen This is a little chick Who gobbles all the cake She eats so much so quick, That she choked by mistake. When Alice saw Laurenjoan at the back door with the yellow cake - she ran as . . . more »
Posted on Monday, February 11, 2013 by LaurenJoan
The cock crows in the morning To tell us to rise, And he that lies late Will never be wise; For early to bed, And early to rise, Is the way to be healthy And wealthy and wise. It was 6:04 a.m. and still very dark. The sun was not up yet (sunrise in early February wasn't gonna happen 'til 7 a.m.). Laurenjoan, however, was . . . more »