Subject: [Publib] Re: Thoughts on library programs from a retired..

[Ann Bever]

As a shy kid, my favorite part of book reports was illustrating my report.  I'd laboriously make lovely posters or intricate cartoons to help convey how much I loved a book.  Then I would uncomfortably stand in front of the class mumbling my report.  

So I think giving kids the choice of extra rewards and several options to achieve this is a great way to make the experience much more fun.  As Dale said, we need to make sure our programming addresses different learning styles.  What I learned from oral book reports is that art and reading are much more fun than speaking and interacting with others.  I think oral book reports seriously crippled my social skills!

Interesting reading from NYSL on summer reading programs and the effects on student achievement:  http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm

Ann Bever

Claire Rose <crose at uproc.lib.mi.us> wrote:Here is a compromise. Suppose there were 
extra rewards for those who wrote a short review or drew a picture 
illustrating the book. The reviews could be published on the library's 
website, which would be an extra incentive.




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