To begin the meeting, Bonnie Goltz shared some great resources with us about nifty ways to make books with children. She modeled one way for us and invited all to pick up some paper and scissors and make one to take home as a model.
Next, Joan Stevenson wowed the crowd with picture books for the youngest children to middle school-aged children to parents and grandparents. She shared wonderful stories about her own family as well as the picture books themselves.
Here are just some of the titles she shared with us:
Dear Child
Bugs (poetry)
Sea Shapes (poetry)
When You Were Born
Because Daddy Loves You
The Puzzle of the Platypus (grades 5+)
What A Beautiful Day (counting book for the very young)
Say Daddy
When Donkeys Fly
(I apologize for not getting all of the authors names.)
Joan mentioned that if you have any questions about these books or any others you can email her at www.joanlovesbooks@aol.com
Attendance was low this time. The weather wasn't very nice and it is a busy time of the year. We're sorry we conflicted with many other gatherings. We are going to continue to try to avoid that in the future. Please vote to the right as to what time of the day you would prefer we hold meetings. We want to make sure that we are accessible to all who want to participate. If you haven't filled in your end of the year feedback form, please send it in. We value your input. If you need another one, email me and I'll be happy to send you another one. www.cynthia.laizer@beaufort.k12.sc.us
