LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
Each week work with your child(ren) to create a mini library on a focus topic. This will begin to introduce the idea that books, stories and other pieces of literature can be grouped and serve particular functions. Have a basket or a box to put the book collection in. Through out the rest of the week, encourage your child(ren) to come back and revisit the ‘library’ reading and re-reading texts to help them relax, explore or laugh, etc.
This is a great resource for long-distance friends. The friends might choose a similar ‘library’ collection and throughout the week FaceTime one another and share the books while having a discussion about the books and the ideas they generate.
Some ideas for book collections include
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Books I love to read
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Books about various themes. For example birds, flowers, festivals, etc.
![](https://www.beconwiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PNG-LIT-BOOKS-Rhyme.png)
Books that have rhyme in them
![](https://www.beconwiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PNG-IMG-Book-1.png)
Books that make me laugh
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Stories that are told through pictures.
![](https://www.beconwiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PNG-LIT-BOOKS-Relax.png)
Books that help me relax
![](https://www.beconwiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PNG-LIT-BOOKS-Remind.png)
Books that remind me of… me, family, pets, etc
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ENERGY/ TOLERANCE REQUIRED
Low to Moderate
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POSSIBLE PARTICIPANTS
Initially with a guardian or parent, but later on it can be with siblings or a peer.
![](https://www.beconwiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PNG-PT-Spaces-Indoor-Dry.png)
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Indoors or outdoors – if you can keep books dry and clean
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MATERIALS
Containers for books, cushions or a lovely space to build a ‘reading nest’, books to select from. (If you don’t have many books, you may want to create a digital library with bookmarks of online readings of children(s) books.
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CLEAN UP
Minimal – Once a week