[OPLINLIST] [SWON Libraries] Youth Services Symposium 18: It's Not All Dr.Seuss!

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[ http://www.neo-rls.org/Serendipity/ce/eventdetail.cfm?ID=190 ]Youth
Services Symposium 18: It’s Not All Dr. Seuss!



This two-day conference will focus on those children who are learning to read and the various levels of books to recommend to parents and children, depending on reading levels. 



Date 



Wednesday, May 9th, and Thursday, May 10th, 2007



Time



May 9th: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., May 10th: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Audience


This symposium is geared towards youth services librarians in public libraries but school librarians might also be interested in attending.


Location


[ http://www.visitdeercreek.com/ ] Deer Creek Resort and
Conference Center
22300 State Park Road #20
Mt. Sterling OH, 43143


Description



A Visit from Amelia Bedelia! By Author [ http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/amelia/hermanparish.aspx ]Herman
Parish

Get a “behind the scenes” glimpse of how literal-minded housekeeper Amelia Bedelia was created by Herman’s aunt, Peggy Parish, and how Herman came to write the books. What are some future books in the works, and how does he feel these books are useful for beginning readers. 

Ready, Set, READ! @ Your Library by Penny Neef 

Children entering kindergarten and first grade today are met with high expectations and rigorous academic demands. The “No Child Left Behind” legislation has caused a shift in the language arts curriculum - kindergarten is the new first grade and first grade is the new second grade. 

This session will cover:

? How our children acquire the complicated set of skills needed to read. 
? What books and skills are needed at each level of the reading acquisition process
? How your library can partner with parents and schools to support beginning readers by maintaining a collection of “just right” books for each level.

Evening Concert with [ http://www.jimgill.com/ ]Jim Gill!

After attending Jim’s workshops, participants will leave with a repertoire of activities in music play and a renewed respect for play itself. Topics covered include: the many connections between music play and literacy; how to build connections between music play and literacy through singing and
bookmaking; how a play-based program creates an inclusive environment for children with special needs; play as a context to observe and assess children’s abilities across all domains of development; and the role of the adult in supporting children’s play. 

Handmade Tales: Stories to Make and Take by Author and Storyteller [ http://www.storyconnection.net/?content=home ]Dianne
de Las Casas

Add the Wow! factor to your story presentations with Handmade Tales. Author and Award-winning Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas coaches participants on creating innovative string stories, cut and tell, draw and tell, and fold and tell tales. Make and take tales that include ordinary household items
such as towels, bandanas, and even dinner napkins. Also, learn how to use story theatre scripts with children and the magic of using Kamishibai story theatre. Liven up your programs for your youngest school-age children or for family programs.


The cost of this workshop is $120 per person, and registration will be handled by the NEO Regional Library System. To register, please visit the [ http://www.neo-rls.org/Serendipity/ce/eventdetail.cfm?ID=190 ]Youth
Services Symposium website and click on "Register" at the bottom of the page.



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