CHAKIDS News

Happening Now

Folktales Alive @ the Chappaqua Library

Singing Harp Troupe Presents the Brothers Grimm Fairytale
The Valient Little Taylor

Sunday, September 12, 2010

2pm - 2 WORKSHOPS
• for adults
• for Gr. K-3
(Workshops run concurrently)

Click here to register

3pm—PERFORMANCE
Singing Harp brings us the story of a clever, light-hearted commoner who becomes a king in this hilarious comedy. Marionettes, wild boars, unicorns, and a host of characters all add to the overall mayhem and fun! Live harp music.

For Gr. K-adult.

Please register, space is limited.

Click here to register

Coming Soon

3 Apples: What's Your Pick?

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Drop in any time between 3:30-6pm

Grades 3 – 6

Bring in your favorite book and get filmed convincing other kids to nominate your pick for New York State 3 Apples Book Award! “Apple-y” snacks will be served.

www.3applesbookaward.org

Please register, space is limited.

Click here to register

Childrens Programs

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For Parents and Teachers PDF Print E-mail

Useful information for parents and teachers.

Unattended Child Policy
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Schools
Chappaqua Central School District
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Roaring Brook Elementary School
Westorchard Elementary School
Local Nursery Schools and Child Care Centers
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Websites

Birth to Six  
http://www.multcolib.org/birthtosix/index.html
Includes information about early literacy skills and how to help your child get ready to read as well as how to read to different ages: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Booklists are provided. Discusses the role reading plays in brain development. Provides information about early childhood resources and programs, including Early Words.

Bnetsavvy 
http://www.bnetsavvy.org
A great resource for helping children and teens learn safe strategies for navigating the increasingly interactive world of the Internet. Contains articles on cyber bullying, social networking, gaming, and more.

First Palette   
http://www.firstpalette.com/
First Palette is an art site with ideas for educators and parents who share an enthusiasm for art, who recognize the value of doing meaningful and fun activities together with kids, and who have a passion for nurturing creativity and the love for learning.

Mr. Schlytter's Mathematics Site  
http://classrooms.tacoma.k12.wa.us/gray/eschlytter/index.php
Mr. Schlytter, math teacher at Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA, shares links to his favorite algebra, geometry and graphing sites. Don't miss the links to the Jeopardy-style math review pages.

Reading Rockets
http://www.readingrockets.org/
Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle

Booklists

icon Terrific 2’S (259.65 kB)

icon Things That Go! (185.04 kB)

icon Stories and 3’S Belong Together (134.74 kB)

icon Books for 4’s & 5’s (61.58 kB)

icon Easiest Easy Readers (97.7 kB)

icon Chapter Books for Young Readers (87.06 kB)

icon Regal Reading: Princes, Princesses and All Things Royal (98.54 kB)

icon Celebrating North American Cultures (84.87 kB)

icon Cultures and Countries of the Middle East (30.96 kB)

icon Explore Asian Cultures (41.77 kB)

icon Explore Hispanic Culture (102.88 kB)

icon Exploring Island Cultures (62.15 kB)

icon Helping Children Grieve (77.84 kB)

icon Multiple Copies List (185.73 kB)

icon Native American Nations (131.65 kB)

icon Books about Peace (80.95 kB)

icon Talking about BULLIES with Your Kids (15.48 kB)

icon Trauma and Troubling Times (31.21 kB)

Juvenile Series and Sequels

Need to know the next book in your child's favorite series? Click here!

Award Winning Books



 

Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award

The ANNE IZARD STORYTELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD was established in 1990 to honor Anne Izard, noted storyteller, librarian and children’s Services Consultant in Westchester County, New York.

The award highlights distinguished titles in the field of storytelling published for children and adults, and promotes the riches of storytelling to even wider audiences.
Click here for a list of the most recent winners:
http://www.westchesterlibraries.org/node/106

 
The "Edgar" (i.e, the Edgar Allen Poe Award)

This award is given annually by the Mystery Writers of America for the best mysteries in various categories.

This is a link to their nominees for best children’s mysteries of the year:
http://www.theedgars.com/nominees2.html#juv

Click here for a list of all previous winners of the children’s award:
http://www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/kidsite/kidsread/edgaraward.htm

3 Apples Book Award

Click here for more information

Storytimes at the Chappaqua Library
Click here to see the listing of Storytimes.
Museums & Other Places To Go

American Museum of Natural History
Guggenheim
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum  (in Ridgefield, CT)
Neuberger Museum of Art  (at SUNY Purchase)
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Bruce Museum (in Greenwich, CT)
New York Historical Society
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
The Bronx Zoo
Katanoh Museum of Art
New Castle Historical Society

www.MyNewCastle.org  (our town's website)
www.ncctv.org  (our local cable tv station)
www.newcastlenow.org (a local online newspaper)
Westchester Children's Museum

 

Language and Early Literacy Activities in English and Spanish

Developed by Angela Notari-Syverson, Ph.D. and colleagues

These materials include activities for adults and young children that encourage early language and literacy development from birth through preschool.  They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.

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