Sunday, July 10, 2011
library family nights
I try to do some library family nights each year. At the middle and high school level we do well with book groups and strategy game nights. At the elementary school I try to create family mystery events. In the past this has included clue, monopoly, pirate and dr suess mysteries that families have to work together to solve. Aside from authors and storytimes, what other activities can you think of to offer to families especially at the elementary level in order to get them into the library together after hours?
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We did a "Bedtime Stories" idea. Students and parents came in their pajamas. The LMC was full of bean bags and comfy chairs. Families donated new/gently used pajamas for the local children's-help center. Families could either read as a family or teachers were spread around the media center willing to read to the families. Another thing we did was a book exchange. Families brought in books and the Literacy Teacher showed them different methods/questions to use when reading with their child.
ReplyDeleteAll of these ideas sound great! I want to do a family literacy night program for my project, but I don't know where to start. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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