Monday's Topic: Halloween Preschool Craft

  This program started with the story of 13 Days of Halloween by Carol Greene. I think this is a terrific story because it is great for all ages. I have done this book with older kids and they are great at chiming in on the different days once we hit midsong. The younger kids don't join in as much but they definitely love finding the different animals, creatures and items in the book.



   The craft was the Jack O Lantern Paper Craft  http://www.dltk-holidays.com/halloween/mpaperjack.htm
I do not have a sample, but you can get an idea of this craft at the website. The children loved coloring and gluing all the parts together. In addition, I gave them a Halloween coloring sheet to complete.

Tuesday's Book Talk: Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Book 2: New Girl at School

   The second entry in this cute series deals with starting a new school and bullying. Allie is excited to start her new school because she met three very nice girls, Erica, Sophie and Caroline, who will be in her class. Also she really likes the teacher, Mrs. Hunter. She has a great time at school until she meets a bully, Rosemary. Allie becomes worried and tries to figure out how to deal with the bully. She feels the one thing you shouldn't do is to tattle, because it will make it worse. She asks family and friends for advice. The somewhat surprising advice she gets at the end, is interesting. The advice will not be revealed, so the ending will not be spoiled. Also a side plot about Allie and her new kitten is discussed in this book. Meg Cabot continues with her funny but endearing portrayal of Allie, her family and her friends. This book is recommended for girls 9-11.