Accessible Notebook (for kids with print disabilities)

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1 This document contains both information and form fields. To read information, use the Down Arrow from a form field Reading fun for kids, from Canada s public libraries Accessible Notebook (for kids with print disabilities)

Hello, grownups! As parents and caregivers, you are your child s first and best teacher.

Talk Your child learns about language by listening to you talk and joining in the conversation.

Play By playing, your child learns general knowledge about the world, an important literacy skill that will aid in understanding books and stories once he or she begins to read.

2 Hello, grownups! As parents and caregivers, you are your child s first and best teacher. By doing these five activities together every day, you can build language skills and help your child become a reader. Talk Your child learns about language by listening to you talk and joining in the conversation. Sing Singing with your child increases awareness of the sounds of words, and can be a great vocabulary builder, too. Play By playing, your child learns general knowledge about the world, an important literacy skill that will aid in understanding books and stories once he or she begins to read. Read Shared reading is the single most effective way to help your child become a proficient reader. Remember, print is not the only way to enjoy a story; library staff can help you find audio books, e-books, and more! Write Writing helps your child learn that letters and words stand for sounds and that print has meaning. If you are interested in learning more about pre-reading skills, ask about programs and services for you and your child at your local library. Great recommended reads can be found at tdsummerreadingclub.ca. We hope that you will enjoy using this book as a tool to excite your child about reading. The 2018 TD Summer Reading Club gratefully acknowledges that this information is adapted from the American Library Association s Every Child Ready to Read program.

Welcome to the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club What makes you feel

This summer the TD Summer Reading Club helps you find and

conversations, you can dive into areas that already fascinate

and we ll complete the certificate inside! Happy Reading!

3 Welcome to the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club What makes you feel curious or excited? This summer the TD Summer Reading Club helps you find and explore your passions, and encourages you to share your discoveries with others along the way. Through TD Summer Reading Club books, programs, and conversations, you can dive into areas that already fascinate you, discover new interests, and experience how your passions can change you and your world. Be sure to stop by your local library for expert book recommendations! When you re ready, you can show your notebook to library staff and we ll complete the certificate inside! Happy Reading! Illustrations by Anne Villeneuve Co-created and delivered by 2,000 public libraries across Canada, this national bilingual program is developed by Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Sponsorship is generously provided by TD Bank Group.

4 This is me! Draw a picture or print out a photo of yourself and add it here. Get to know me! Today s date : My name: I am years or months old My favourite book: I want to know more about: I m excited about:

Be sure to stop by your local library for expert book

When you re ready, you can show and we ll complete the certificate

Illustrations by Anne Villeneuve Join Us Online! Share! Find!

Discover cool new reads Track your reading online Write silly

5 Be sure to stop by your local library for expert book recommendations! When you re ready, you can show and we ll complete the certificate inside! Happy Reading! Illustrations by Anne Villeneuve Join Us Online! Share! Find! Create! Read! Discover cool new reads Track your reading online Write silly stories Read awesome ebooks Tell wacky jokes* Stick your web access code here! Your code will give you access to games and activities when you visit tdsummerreadingclub.ca *(Oh yeah, and there's stuff for your parents and caregivers, too)

6 Summer program calendar My special dates:

Things to do this summer My summer reading goal What will get you excited about reading this summer? Will you listen to more e-books? Try a graphic novel? Re-read old favourites?

Here are a few ideas: track your reading goals, collect stickers, discover more cool ways to make reading a fun part of your summer, list books you ve read, draw pictures

7 Things to do this summer My summer reading goal What will get you excited about reading this summer? Will you listen to more e-books? Try a graphic novel? Re-read old favourites? Read to learn a new skill? Whatever your goal is, use this space to write it down. This is YOUR notebook to use however you like! Here are a few ideas: track your reading goals, collect stickers, discover more cool ways to make reading a fun part of your summer, list books you ve read, draw pictures inspired by books and describe how a book made you feel. Next I ll Read Didn t finish everything you wanted to read this summer? No problem! Use these pages to keep track of things you want to read throughout the rest of the year!

Challenges for Pre-Readers See how many challenges you can check off before the end of the summer.

Make a collection from things you find on a walk, then use them to write a story. Attend a storytime at your library.

Think of a different way you can sort your toys. Create a silly ending to your favourite story. Draw a self-portrait with your eyes closed.

8 Challenges for Pre-Readers See how many challenges you can check off before the end of the summer. Write a wish on a stone and bury it in a garden. Write a story on the TD Summer Reading Club website. Make a collection from things you find on a walk, then use them to write a story. Attend a storytime at your library. Make up a song about your favourite food and sing it together. Play a game in every room in your home. Think of a different way you can sort your toys. Create a silly ending to your favourite story. Draw a self-portrait with your eyes closed. Dance without bending your knees or elbows. Use blocks to build a scene from a book you ve read. Use sidewalk chalk to tell a story with pictures. Make a video or an audio recording of a made-up story. Say a rhyme together. Sing on a swing. Clap slowly then as fast as you can.

Challenges for School Age readers See how many challenges you can check off before the end of the summer.

Make up a dance to your favourite song. Attend a program at your library. Write a poem about your favourite legend.

Share your favourite book of the week with your family. Talk without touching your lips and teeth together.

Show a friend or family member how to do something you re really good at.

9 Challenges for School Age readers See how many challenges you can check off before the end of the summer. Write a wish on a stone and bury it in a garden. Write a story on the TD Summer Reading Club website. Make up a dance to your favourite song. Attend a program at your library. Write a poem about your favourite legend. Read a poem out loud while whispering every other word. Recommend a good book to your local librarian. Share your favourite book of the week with your family. Talk without touching your lips and teeth together. Draw in the air with your finger and ask a friend to guess what it is. Show a friend or family member how to do something you re really good at. Make a collection from things you find on a walk, then use them to write a story. Close your eyes and draw a self portrait. Make a video or an audio recording of a made up story. Interview your family members about their favourite things. Make a list of your favourite words. Decorate a shoebox and use it to store your treasures.

10 My summer reading

14 Congratulations! Great reading! Your notebook is amazing As witnessed by Date 2018

15 What s on the CD? Recorded version of this Notebook (MP3) Braille version of this Accessible Notebook (BRF) Accessible PDF version of this Accessible Notebook PDF version of this Accessible Notebook using Open Dyslexic font PLUS, a free audio book: He Who Dreams by Melanie Florence e

16 Top Recommended Reads The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library By Linda Bailey and Victoria Jamieson Ages 8-11 Can Your Smartphone Change the World? By Erinne Paisley Ages What s My Superpower? By Aviaq Johnston and Tim Mack Ages 4-7 The Dance of the Violin By Kathy Stinson and Dušan Petričić Ages 5-8 I Love my Purse By Belle DeMont and Sonja Wimmer Ages 4-7 The Man Who Loved Libraries By Andrew Larsen and Katty Maurey Ages 5-9 He Who Dreams By Melanie Florence Ages The Word Collector By Peter Reynolds Ages 4-8 Partners in Accessible Literacy Ask library staff about reading these books and many more in accessible formats like audio, braille and e-text!

THE UGLY DUCKLING. Teachers' notes.

THE UGLY DUCKLING. Teachers' notes. THE UGLY DUCKLING THE UGLY DUCKLING 2 BEFORE GOING TO THE THEATRE Welcome to The Ugly Duckling! Are you ready to go to the theatre? We will have a lot of fun! Let s start! 1. MY FAMILY! To do this exercise