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The Incredible Dream Machine. Texas Reading Club Program Manual, 1997.

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Title: The Incredible Dream Machine. Texas Reading Club Program Manual, 1997.
Language: English
Authors: Davis, Robin Works, Texas State Library, Austin. Dept. of Library Development.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 205
Publication Date: 1997
Intended Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Learning Activities, Library Services, Outreach Programs, Program Development, Reading Interests, Reading Motivation, Recreational Reading, Story Reading
Geographic Terms: Texas
Abstract: The objectives of this "reading club" manual are to encourage reading; to provide a handbook for library staff and volunteers to use as a whole or in parts to complete their reading programs; and to aid librarians in helping participants in the reading club experience a feeling of accomplishment by providing ideas that are fun for children. The manual is arranged in sections that focus on toddlers' and preschoolers' storytimes ideas; elementary-age and young adult program ideas; family activity take-home sheets; and library activities for small and large groups. Attention to details of planning will insure a great program, which also will benefit from regularly publicizing the program. Worksheets and drawings are included throughout the manual, with a special section containing clip art, bulletin board ideas, nametag patterns, bookmarks, certificates, and other reproducible materials. A bibliography and resource list is also included. (AEF)
Entry Date: 1997
Accession Number: ED409907
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The objectives of this "reading club" manual are to encourage reading; to provide a handbook for library staff and volunteers to use as a whole or in parts to complete their reading programs; and to aid librarians in helping participants in the reading club experience a feeling of accomplishment by providing ideas that are fun for children. The manual is arranged in sections that focus on toddlers' and preschoolers' storytimes ideas; elementary-age and young adult program ideas; family activity take-home sheets; and library activities for small and large groups. Attention to details of planning will insure a great program, which also will benefit from regularly publicizing the program. Worksheets and drawings are included throughout the manual, with a special section containing clip art, bulletin board ideas, nametag patterns, bookmarks, certificates, and other reproducible materials. A bibliography and resource list is also included. (AEF)