Summer Reading Celebration!

I had so much fun celebrating yesterday with the students in 1st-5th grade who turned in proof of summer reading to me. Anna Cromwell, director of children's services at the DCL Main branch, was our featured guest and storyteller. In the first session she told a funny story to our 1st-3rd graders based on the book Turkey Trouble by Wendy J. Silvano.

Then students played Book Character Pictionary and had the opportunity to win small prizes from Mrs. Cromwell. Any student who did not win a prize can stop by the main library anytime and pick one out from the treasure chest! 

After that, each student chose a book to keep (from Mrs. Husketh) and received a book mark and reading certificate. 

In the second session, Mrs. Cromwell spoke to our 4-5th graders about the importance of reading to be successful in high school and college. Then she read 1 minute mysteries and the students worked together with their team to solve the mysteries. Problem-solving was a must for this activity!

Next, the students chose a book to keep, bookmark, and received a reading certificate. There were lots of smiling faces!

To see more photos from our awesome event, watch the Animoto slideshow below!