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This is the page where I would love to gather great minds!
Other parents who host book clubs for their kids.
Educators who have a passion for helping reluctant readers connect to books!
and Authors
So if you would like to contribute your ideas and link to your blog or site that review books- please fill out the form above with your information and I'll contact you!
5/5/09
Book / Movie Books
This post is for books that have now been made into a movie.
I love using movies as a tool to help reluctant readers connect to characters, plot and settings in books. If you think about it- most of us struggle to read a book if it doesn't "hook" us in the first chapter or so. Kids are no different- in fact they tend to be worse! If it doesn't capture them in the first few pages a book is abandoned.
Now think about a child that actually struggles to read. To read fluidly enough to stream a sentence together. Sometimes important plot information, setting information and even details about characters get lost. By watching the first few minutes of the movie- kids will be begging- just 5 more minutes. They get "hooked". Hooked to characters, they understand where the plot is going, they can see the surroundings. Having all this information firmly in place, these reluctant readers can now plug through the book and find out "what happens next?".
Another thing I love about movies and books is how easy it is to host a book club!
Discussions are simple: compare and contrast the movie.
The activity is planned: watch the movie.
Snacks are simple: everyone bring their favorite munchie.
I love using movies as a tool to help reluctant readers connect to characters, plot and settings in books. If you think about it- most of us struggle to read a book if it doesn't "hook" us in the first chapter or so. Kids are no different- in fact they tend to be worse! If it doesn't capture them in the first few pages a book is abandoned.
Now think about a child that actually struggles to read. To read fluidly enough to stream a sentence together. Sometimes important plot information, setting information and even details about characters get lost. By watching the first few minutes of the movie- kids will be begging- just 5 more minutes. They get "hooked". Hooked to characters, they understand where the plot is going, they can see the surroundings. Having all this information firmly in place, these reluctant readers can now plug through the book and find out "what happens next?".
Another thing I love about movies and books is how easy it is to host a book club!
Discussions are simple: compare and contrast the movie.
The activity is planned: watch the movie.
Snacks are simple: everyone bring their favorite munchie.
3/10/09
Historical- Independent Readers
We are looking for great boy books that are based on TRUE stories! We are excited to connect boys with real heroes from our past!
In the name box- please put the name of the book
In the link field- please put the specific url address for the individual book.
Thanks for sharing!
In the name box- please put the name of the book
In the link field- please put the specific url address for the individual book.
Thanks for sharing!
2/25/09
Cub Scouts: books that relate to
I love all the activities Scouting introduces to boys. As I've hosted book clubs for boys I've noticed some books would match up nicely with some electives in the scouting program.
For example:
The stories Hoot and Flush would be a great book to read that match the scouting elective: Wildlife conservation. The Scout program has great ideas of what to do with the boys like bird watching, making a bird house, visiting a center, and talking to wildlife conservationist.
If you come across a book that would relate to a scouting elective- post about it on your blog and drop a link in our Mr. Linky.
In the NAME: space please place the ELECTIVE your book falls under.
(Make sure YOUR link is to the specific post- so visitors will be able to find the book entry easily.)
For example:
The stories Hoot and Flush would be a great book to read that match the scouting elective: Wildlife conservation. The Scout program has great ideas of what to do with the boys like bird watching, making a bird house, visiting a center, and talking to wildlife conservationist.
If you come across a book that would relate to a scouting elective- post about it on your blog and drop a link in our Mr. Linky.
In the NAME: space please place the ELECTIVE your book falls under.
(Make sure YOUR link is to the specific post- so visitors will be able to find the book entry easily.)
2/2/09
Older Boys with Lower Reading Skills
This is a real challenge! Older boys (6th grade or higher) who have low reading skills. (Reading at 2nd or 3rd grade level.)
My recommendations for this group of boys are:
1. Let them read kid friendly magazines
2. Hook them to a book- by using a movie as a tool to introduce them to characters, plot and settings of a book.
3. Books that are small (200 pages or so) that have high interest content.
{click here} for my detailed post.
I would love to hear your tips and book recommendations for this reading group!
My recommendations for this group of boys are:
1. Let them read kid friendly magazines
2. Hook them to a book- by using a movie as a tool to introduce them to characters, plot and settings of a book.
3. Books that are small (200 pages or so) that have high interest content.
{click here} for my detailed post.
I would love to hear your tips and book recommendations for this reading group!
1/31/09
Things That Go Story Times
This post is for themes like; cars, trucks, trains, planes, things that move, build, and or crush. Can't wait to see your great ideas!
Summer Themed Story Times
We would love to hear your Summer inspired Story time ideas!
When you post your ideas- please place your url in Mr. Linky and then name your story time theme: picnic, watermelons, Summer Sun, etc... whatever your story time theme is.
Thank you for sharing your great ideas!
When you post your ideas- please place your url in Mr. Linky and then name your story time theme: picnic, watermelons, Summer Sun, etc... whatever your story time theme is.
Thank you for sharing your great ideas!
Story Times about Animals
Please blog about your story time/ play group's activity. Then copy that specific url. Come here and toss the link in our Mr. Linky and title it by theme: BEARS, CATS, Bunnies, etc...
Then don't forget to leave a comment!
Then don't forget to leave a comment!
1/27/09
Winter/Valentine Books Boys Like
Have you come across a great book that is set in Winter?
A good book for a boy to cozy up to on a snow day from school?
A great book that inspires fun winter activities?
Here's the post to drop your links and share your great ideas!
Let us know what your book club is doing!
A good book for a boy to cozy up to on a snow day from school?
A great book that inspires fun winter activities?
Here's the post to drop your links and share your great ideas!
Let us know what your book club is doing!
Winter Themed Storytimes
Have you done a fun story time/ play date with a Winter Theme?
Here's your space to share your great ideas!
We want to visit your blog and see what you do with your little ones, as you read books and extend reading into play.
Here's your space to share your great ideas!
We want to visit your blog and see what you do with your little ones, as you read books and extend reading into play.
1/20/09
Confident Readers Field Trip Books
Have you found a book that lends itself to a field trip? Field Trips are a great activity for book clubs and is a fun way to encourage boys to connect to reading.
1/13/09
Interactive Independent Reader Books
Does your son have a favorite book that not only is fun to read, but fun to DO?
My son #2 loves the Franny K Stein books. We've read 2 books in this series and so far they each have an element of interactive play.
Please share your favorite books that inspire your kids.
My son #2 loves the Franny K Stein books. We've read 2 books in this series and so far they each have an element of interactive play.
Please share your favorite books that inspire your kids.
1/6/09
Interactive Books for kids
Interactive books can be a life saver when it comes to traveling or waiting with small children during office appointments. (Doctors, dentist, during oil changes, etc.) .Interactive books come in all shapes and sizes, with flaps, textures, lights, sounds, and such.
If you found a book that captures the attention of your small child, drop a link (to your post on your own personal blog or website) in our Mr. Linky! We would like to know what books you've found that keep your small child engaged.
12/30/08
Does Your Son Have a Favorite Series?
We want to know what book series do boys like. Does your son have a series that he loves(d) to read? We want to know! Click here to learn more about Book Club Round Up. Basically it is open to ANYONE who would like to contribute.
Just post on your blog/website about our topic: A book series boys like.
Then grab a button- attach it to your post.
Come back here and add your name with the url to your post so we can read your submission.
EASY!
Thanks for playing!
Oh- also you can go to past Round Up Posts and add submissions too.. we would love to have a long list of post and collect lots of good books!
Just post on your blog/website about our topic: A book series boys like.
Then grab a button- attach it to your post.
Come back here and add your name with the url to your post so we can read your submission.
EASY!
Thanks for playing!
Oh- also you can go to past Round Up Posts and add submissions too.. we would love to have a long list of post and collect lots of good books!
12/25/08
Who is your favorite author of Boy Books?
If you are new to our Book Club Round UP- click here to find out FAQ about participating.
We are dying to know who your favorite authors are! Finding books that boys like can be challenging. We can't wait to hear about books that your boys like.
So post/blog about your favorite author and then be sure to link back here using our Mr. Linky. (Please grab the url to your specific post and not your home page.)
Happy Reading!
We are dying to know who your favorite authors are! Finding books that boys like can be challenging. We can't wait to hear about books that your boys like.
So post/blog about your favorite author and then be sure to link back here using our Mr. Linky. (Please grab the url to your specific post and not your home page.)
Happy Reading!
12/8/08
Book Club Round Up
What is Book Club Round Up? ( This is a new feature)
We would like to spotlight all you who help educate children and promote reading. We want to give you a place to share ideas, tips and great books with each other and be inspired! To help- I've signed up with Mister Linky to facilitate the logistics of linking several people on one post.
How do I participate?
If you :
host a book club for children
help your child read
home school
are a teacher or librarian
are an author of children's books
are some kind of advocate for children's literacy
and have a blog or website that addresses the issue we post about-you can contribute!
It can be a simple idea or a complete lesson plan.
Just fill in your name and direct link (to your Book Club Round Up post) in the Mister Linky box at the bottom of the post. Only leave a link if your post relates to the topic for that week on our Book Club Round Up. Be sure to grab a Round Up button from the side bar and add it to your post. (This is required or your post will be deleted. Copy the code, then when you are posting on your blog/site add the code in HTML mode, the button will magically appear and automatically link back here!)
Am I required to use the "Book Club Round Up" Button in my post?
Not at all, you can mention the Book Club Round Up in your post and link it yourself manually.
( I do ask that if you participate, you link back to the specific post here as a courtesy.)
Thanks for participating and inspiring us with your creative ideas and tips!
We would like to spotlight all you who help educate children and promote reading. We want to give you a place to share ideas, tips and great books with each other and be inspired! To help- I've signed up with Mister Linky to facilitate the logistics of linking several people on one post.
How do I participate?
If you :
host a book club for children
help your child read
home school
are a teacher or librarian
are an author of children's books
are some kind of advocate for children's literacy
and have a blog or website that addresses the issue we post about-you can contribute!
It can be a simple idea or a complete lesson plan.
Just fill in your name and direct link (to your Book Club Round Up post) in the Mister Linky box at the bottom of the post. Only leave a link if your post relates to the topic for that week on our Book Club Round Up. Be sure to grab a Round Up button from the side bar and add it to your post. (This is required or your post will be deleted. Copy the code, then when you are posting on your blog/site add the code in HTML mode, the button will magically appear and automatically link back here!)
Am I required to use the "Book Club Round Up" Button in my post?
Not at all, you can mention the Book Club Round Up in your post and link it yourself manually.
( I do ask that if you participate, you link back to the specific post here as a courtesy.)
Thanks for participating and inspiring us with your creative ideas and tips!
10/4/08
START AN ACTION ORIENTED BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR BOY!
Our book club outlines address each of these obstacles and help channel your boy's creative energy in a fun, productive, educational way!
"Boring/No fun"? Our outlines are packed with activities, so fun is the focus!
"No time" or "would rather be doing something else?" Our outlines provide great incentive games to reward boys who put the time into reading the book. (For example, begin by asking the boys questions about the book. For each question answered correctly, the boys earn a water balloon for the upcoming water balloon fight!)
"Can't get into the stories"? Try our special Book & Movie Book Clubs. Sometimes boys with shorter attention spans or slower reading skills struggle to get into the story, but if they watch even the first 20 minutes of the movie first, they connect with the characters. Then, they can relate to the setting and feel motivated to read the book.
"Not good at it"? The more he reads, the better he will get at reading! We offer a number of helpful ideas and tips of how parents can help their sons read.
Let us help you! visit: http://www.bookclub4boys.com/ until this site is fully fuctioning, for free bookclub outlines!
In a national survey conducted by the Young Adult Library Services Association in 2001, boys reported their top obstacles to reading.
39% said it was boring/no fun29% said they had no time/were too busy11% said they would rather do something else8% said they couldn’t get into the stories4% admitted they weren’t good at it.
Our book club outlines address each of these obstacles and help channel your boy's creative energy in a fun, productive, educational way!
"Boring/No fun"? Our outlines are packed with activities, so fun is the focus!
"No time" or "would rather be doing something else?" Our outlines provide great incentive games to reward boys who put the time into reading the book. (For example, begin by asking the boys questions about the book. For each question answered correctly, the boys earn a water balloon for the upcoming water balloon fight!)
"Can't get into the stories"? Try our special Book & Movie Book Clubs. Sometimes boys with shorter attention spans or slower reading skills struggle to get into the story, but if they watch even the first 20 minutes of the movie first, they connect with the characters. Then, they can relate to the setting and feel motivated to read the book.
"Not good at it"? The more he reads, the better he will get at reading! We offer a number of helpful ideas and tips of how parents can help their sons read.
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