My Top Picks

If you don't know what to read this summer, I highly recommend these books - my favourites by age group:

Grade 7-8

Grade 5-6

An apothecary's apprentice must use his wits and friends to solve a series of puzzles and clues to discover a secret that is behind murders all over London.

Grade 3-4

A barn,  a farm girl, a baby pig and a spider.  Between them they work to save Wilbur from his unfortunate future.

Summer Reading Ideas

Link to these pages to find resources for reading this summer.

Primary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRXfwNCOP97_J2KvHxtctEPtx5UsiDYqjSlL1SpUQXECAlbpKWLguB2dCUNGRbEqC5xI4iis-BCjn8z/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Junior

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRW4LNaGYgeeMPB9bDN930LtK8n1BRtBs2YAx98-1FKcroyTKQIu35UhJVrL3ySRQYlGwNqtilNN5--/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Intermediate

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRhfySxv6t8G__13x5vgXkO99q7mcpQwQ8d-mnlR1VkHOMJuibuRGh3_w2Uy-MytQNeaE9NA3_SJXD3/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Neil Flambe is 10 years old!

Kevin Sylvester has created a scavenger hunt for Neil's 10th birthday.  Check it out!

https://www.kevinsylvester.online/neil-flamb-10th-birthday-scavenger-hunt

Malala: Warrior for Girls' Education

Malala has just graduated from University.  She also has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.  To learn more about her, look for one of the many books written about her.  Here is one of our favourites:

Malala's Magic Pencil

The National Film Board Celebrates Indigenous film making.

In The Mountain of SGaana, Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter spins a magical tale of a young man who is stolen away to the spirit world, and the young woman who rescues him. The film brilliantly combines traditional animation with formal elements of Haida art, and is based on a story inspired by a old Haida fable.

https://www.nfb.ca/film/mountain_of_sgaana/

The NFB has a wide variety of films available for free until June 30th.

We Love Board Games!

Do you love playing Board Games?  Here are some that you can play using a Google Slide - you could share the file and then play with your friends.

Copy this file and then share it with a friend so you can play together.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PwJzhdWNJps4kITeneSn28idjxnDkawJAsrAMz99w5Q/copy

Funny Fill In

National Geographic Kids have created all kinds of fun fill-in-the-blank activities for you to try.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/funny-fill-in/

Talking to Kids about Pride Month | Jessi Cruickshank

CBC have released this video where Jessi talks to kids about being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community

Click to access the interactive activities.

Forest Of Reading Awards Ceremony

Tune in here today to see the awards ceremony for the Forest of Reading 2020 competition.

https://curio.ca/en/collection/the-forest-of-reading-2020-2822/

The World Needs More Purple People

Purple People bring communities together, they are everyday superheroes.

You can learn how to be one, listen to Kristen Bell read her new book.

The One and Only Bob Book Trailer

We LOVE The One and Only Ivan and now Katherine Applegate has published a sequel.  Watch the trailer .. this might be you next favourite book!

Canada's History for Kids

Kayak magazine has an online site that is full of interesting stories, cartoons, puzzles and games.

Check it out!

http://kids.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Kayak

Rube Goldberg Bar of Soap Challenge Winners

A Toronto Family used their whole house, and 50 attempts before they were able to record the winning run of their Rube Goldberg Challenge Track.

Here is the article: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-tuesday-edition-1.5604697/toronto-family-thrilled-and-a-little-bit-surprised-to-win-rube-goldberg-challenge-1.5604698

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Theater In Place

Watch theater performances and solve puzzles to win prizes!

https://www.theaterinplace.com/

Do You Have Questions About Black Lives Matter?

This Town Hall hosted by Sesame Street and CNN might help answer some of your questions.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/06/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-race-town-hall-app-june-6-2020-app/index.html

Want to Learn More About Black Lives Matter?

These books will help you learn about why people are fighting for justice for black people.

Click on the link to view the interactive slide.  Black Lives Matter

Indigenous Video Games

Check out these super creative Indigenous video games:

https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/never-alone-4-more-fun-indigenous-video-games

Eric Walters reads Don't Stand So Close to Me

Eric Walters wrote a book in just 41 days all about students in the pandemic.  Check it out!

Summer Reading Club

Barrie Public Library are hosting a Virtual Summer Reading Club with all kinds of activities and rewards.

Check out the information here:  https://www.barrielibrary.ca/programs-events/summer-reading-club

Play and Learn about Indigenous Culture

In this Turtle Island Game you can play while you learn about our history.

https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1315493127207/1534951392269