We are having a Book Fair today and tomorrow in the library. The books are from the Great Northern Book Company out of Balantine, MT. Barb and Ron Scherry were both educators in the area prior to their retirement. Then they bought the Great Northern Book company and do book fairs around the state.
This husband/wife team do a fabulous job of book talking some of the new books. I love watching the kids as they sit transfixed, hanging on each word. Then they get to browse and make a wish list to take home to their parents. Tonight the Book Fair was open until 7:30 pm.
The note on the wish list lets parents know there is no obligation and it also lists the Book Fair hours. I had a kindergartner and his parent come in at 7:15. He was so excited he was reciting the titles of the books he had put on his wish list.
His young mother collected the books and said he came home very excited about the book fair and told her the Book Fair STARTED at 7:30. She recounted that they were waiting impatiently for the designated time. Her son kept asking if it was 7:30 yet all evening. Finally she said, she read the paper he had brought home again only to realize that the Book Fair ended at 7:30. So they hurried to get there before closing time.
She also shared that she and her husband read with her son, but it was difficult because they both have ADD and reading is a struggle. I was impressed with this young couple. Their son will have a better chance because they are working with him. I also realize that just everyday written communication is a hurdle for them. When I listened to her I realized that we need to find other methods to communicate with parents. I can see for some of our parents a video or audio message on our website would have been helpful.
The young man and his mother walked out of the fair beaming proudly carrying their purchases. What I saw as they walked by was a young man who will be a lifetime reader because of his parents love.
This husband/wife team do a fabulous job of book talking some of the new books. I love watching the kids as they sit transfixed, hanging on each word. Then they get to browse and make a wish list to take home to their parents. Tonight the Book Fair was open until 7:30 pm.
The note on the wish list lets parents know there is no obligation and it also lists the Book Fair hours. I had a kindergartner and his parent come in at 7:15. He was so excited he was reciting the titles of the books he had put on his wish list.
His young mother collected the books and said he came home very excited about the book fair and told her the Book Fair STARTED at 7:30. She recounted that they were waiting impatiently for the designated time. Her son kept asking if it was 7:30 yet all evening. Finally she said, she read the paper he had brought home again only to realize that the Book Fair ended at 7:30. So they hurried to get there before closing time.
She also shared that she and her husband read with her son, but it was difficult because they both have ADD and reading is a struggle. I was impressed with this young couple. Their son will have a better chance because they are working with him. I also realize that just everyday written communication is a hurdle for them. When I listened to her I realized that we need to find other methods to communicate with parents. I can see for some of our parents a video or audio message on our website would have been helpful.
The young man and his mother walked out of the fair beaming proudly carrying their purchases. What I saw as they walked by was a young man who will be a lifetime reader because of his parents love.
