Lawrence Summer Reading
Weekly Update
Look for the Summer Reading Smore in Lawrence Bookmarks on your chromebook
UPDATED 7/26 š Save the date š Tuesday August 10 from 9am to 11am at the broadway campus š Book fair & Mid-summer reading check-in š please join us to pick up your backpack or back-ordered books š
Quote of the Week
it is meet a book monday
When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson | Book Talk
Seventh Grade book selections
Harbor Me
It all starts when six kids have to meet for a weekly chatāby themselves, with no adults to listen in. There, in the room they soon dub the ARTT Room, they discover it's safe to talk about what's bothering themāWhen the six are together, they can express the feelings and fears they have to hide from the rest of the world. And together, they can grow braver and more ready for the rest of their lives.
Renegades (Book #1)
Secret Identities.
Extraordinary Powers.
She wants vengeance. He wants justice.
The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigiesāhumans with extraordinary abilitiesāwho emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew.
Extraordinary Powers.
She wants vengeance. He wants justice.
The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigiesāhumans with extraordinary abilitiesāwho emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew.
When Stars Are Scattered
Heartbreak, hope, and humor exist together in this graphic novel about a childhood spent waiting, and a young man who is able to create a sense of family and home in the most difficult of settings. It's an intimate, important, unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee, as told to New York Times Bestselling author/artist Victoria Jamieson by Omar Mohamed, the Somali man who lived the story.
Jacqueline Woodson's new book HARBOR ME
Lifehacks - 10 Benefits of Reading
If youāre one of countless people who donāt make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has a significant number of benefits, and hereāre 10 benefits of reading to get you to start reading.
Crash Course Kids
This bi-weekly show from the producers of Crash Course is all about grade school science.
Weāll look at Earth, Habitats, Space, Chemical Reactions, Engineering, and so much more with host Sabrina Cruz. This series is beginning with 5th grade science.
Weāll look at Earth, Habitats, Space, Chemical Reactions, Engineering, and so much more with host Sabrina Cruz. This series is beginning with 5th grade science.
25 Activities to Keep Kids' Brains Active in Summer
This year, do more than amuse and entertain your kids and hope for the best for your students, keep their minds working all summer long!
Eighth Grade Book Selections
Grade 9-12 Grand Theft Horse by G. Neri
Stargirl
Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of āStargirl, Stargirl.ā She captures Leo Borlockā s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first.
Grand theft horse
Gail Ruffu was once a respected racehorse trainer known for her unconventional training methods. Then she became part owner of the Thoroughbred called Urgent Envoy, and everything changed. Her co-owners pushed her to speed up Urgent Envoy's training and eventually made her race him too early, until he developed a shin fracture.
One more race would kill him. But nobody heeded her warning. Gail had to act.
Stamped
An essential read covering everything from the history of racism in our country, how that history has evolved into the systemic racism we know today, and what we can do in our daily lives to become actively antiracist. Reynoldsā writing is compelling, conversational and extremely engaging, making Stamped an accessible read for all ages. In short, this is a book every American should read (and re-read and re-read again).
Jason Reynolds talks about his latest book
Booksource | Jason Reynolds Introduces Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Something for everyone - Guided Meditations
Meet Alyssa Reynolds - a health blogger and meditation coach. She offers a practical and science-based approach to meditation that delivers powerful benefits in just 10 minutes or less a day!
Check this out !!
Boredom Busters: Making a Shaker
MORE HOW TO DRAW VIDEOS
Welcome to Art For Kids Hub! Here you'll find all kinds of art lessons for kids, including how to draw for kids, even painting and origami for kids. Easy to follow directions. Basic art supplies - paper pens, pencils, markers and/or crayons.
Check in Next Week
- Look for a separate HS summer Reading Smore on the HS website in the news section
- In the meantime continue read with each other 20 minutes everyday with your beautiful kiddos.
- We will take a deeper look in the Weekly Smore at the books posted from little school to middle school
- Use your Reading Logs - Younger learners Pre K - 3 can draw a picture of their favorite part & write a sentence to go with it.
- Learners in the upper grades can write a short chapter summary in their Reading Logs
- Have a great week !!
Parents, Caregivers & Kids
Check this out !! Listen to some fabulous kids stories read by celebrity readers.
10 Things You Can Do to Raise a Reader
Parents are a child's first teacher, and there are many simple things you can do every day to share the joy of reading while strengthening your child's literacy skills.
Math skills worksheets
FREE - download and print to keep your math skills fresh this summer. Great for students in elementary and middle school.
Why Summer Reading Matters
Start with a Book is designed to help address summer learning loss. The website provides parents, librarians, youth program leaders, and community groups a wide range of free and low-cost resources to help ensure that kids keep learning.
Questions to Ask Your Child during Story Time
Ask these questions before, during, and after a story to encourage your young learner to think about the text in a more in-depth way (itās OK if your child canāt read independently yet!).
8 Mental and Physical Benefits of Audiobooks
According to the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks help ābuild and enhance vital literacy skills such as fluency, vocabulary, language acquisition, pronunciation, phonemic awareness, and comprehensionāskills that often boost reading scores.ā
Summer is Full of Possibilities
Explore Family-Friendly Activities, Tips and Crafts here. Parents A great Safe Site for Parents and kids ages 2 through 8. Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows! So worth checking out :)
Building Character
A great collection of articles and videos for parents. Topics include Generosity, Forgiveness, Honesty, Grit, Curiousity and Gratitude. Check them out !!
Get the Libby App
Your guide to reading happiness. Brought to you by your local library & built with š by OverDrive. Personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages. Use your library card to download free audio. Listen to books wherever, whenever !!
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