A Book Tasting at Chez Squeak!

 

 Welcome to Chez Squeak! 

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Of all the amazing activities we had during Reading Week, the one I am the most excited to share with you was our library's very first "Book Tasting"!  The enthusiasm expressed by both students and staff will ensure that this will not be the last time I host this event!

Greeting each class at the door as they arrived for their "reservation"

As they came into the room, each student selected a seating card from the tray.  This randomized which table each student would start at.

Each table had a variety of books for the students to "sample".

While some background "cafe" music created the right atmosphere, students browsed through their books.

I filled each place setting with books that I thought the kids would love to discover. 

These are the books that often get overlooked in favor of the more popular picks that the kids already know about!

When students found a book they wanted to borrow they filled out a "Reservation Slip".

DING!  Every time I rang the bell, the students would get up and move to the next table.

It was a fantastic day of students discovering and sharing some wonderful books!

So why was my restaurant named Chez Squeak?  When I went shopping for table card holders, I found these adorable examples.  They reminded me of my year-long theme "Be the Mouse", which means to be persistent.  (I'll be writing a blog entry explaining the connection; stay tuned!)

At the end of the day I had piles and piles and piles of books that the students had reserved.  So, the following week I created a notice that I could slip into their books during book look and announced that they'd be allowed to take home EXTRA BOOKS!  The excitement shown by the students when I made that announcement was amazing!! 

 

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Please stop by again soon!

Who is the Mystery Reader?

Happy Reading Week!!  

On Monday we kicked off another fun-filled Reading Week!  Mrs. Vocatura and I welcomed students as they entered our decorated foyer, and that was just the beginning of many surprises to come!

Today we challenged the students with a Mystery Reader game.  Throughout the day I played recordings of various staff members reading aloud a portion of Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham.  All day long students were stopping me in the hall to tell me which ones they had guessed and which ones stumped them.  I'm happy to report that it caused a lot of excitement among both students and staff!

Now you can play the at-home version!  Click on the links below to listen to each segment.  Can you guess who the mystery reader is?  To reveal the answer, click and drag to select the hidden text!

[If you're having trouble revealing the answers, you can click here to see a complete list!]

Click here to listen to Part 1!

Part 1 was read by Nurse Tuck!  

Click here to listen to Part 2!

Part 2 was read by kindergarten teacher Mrs. Lee!  

Click here to listen to Part 3!

Part 3 was read by Principal Scanapieco!  

Click here to listen to Part 4!

Part 4 was read by art teacher Ms. Guastini!  

Click here to listen to Part 5!

Part 5 was read by school secretary Mrs. Mitkowski!  

Click here to listen to Part 6!

Part 6 was read by PE teacher Mrs. Sorensen!  

Click here to listen to Part 7!

Part 7 was read by kindergarten teacher Mrs. Smith!  

Click here to listen to Part 8!

Part 8 was read by reading teacher Mrs. Vocatura!  

Click here to listen to Part 9!

Part 9 was read by music teacher Mr. Zielski!