We have this homeschooling mom in our local group who likes to organize little educational groups (or clubs) for the kids. She reminds me of me when I was younger LOL Today, we started the Book Club!
When she introduce the concept to us, I expected we were going to read a book together during our library time and then discuss it. I should have known she had bigger and better things up her sleeve!
She introduced the group and started off by mentioning that everyone is at different reading levels. I added in that even adults read at different levels. Reading is an individual pleasure and not everyone likes or can read the same thing.
She then introduced us to the head librarian (who is 100% supportive of homeschoolers). She is volunteering her time to the group and will also educate our children on discovering the library’s many resources.
After setting up the room to our benefit, we started with our day’s topic - the Book Cover. Today we were going to discuss everything there was to discuss about Book Covers. What can you find on them? What do they tell you? What type? Name it – we discussed it. Then she sent the children out into the library to find different books and sort them . Then we all examined and discussed their individuality. She even gave the children homework to design their very own book cover to any book of their choosing.
At first, of course, Breanna was a little introverted – hiding in her jacket. Once I removed her cloak, she completely opened up. She was giving answers and really participating in the group. At the end, she expressed she really enjoyed the group! ~ Yes! ~
I’m really looking forward to see what else we’ll learn along the next few months.
Written by hsmomma2bre
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