Make a Splash READ

! Write trivia facts or questions about water and water science on water
drop shapes and affix them to a bulletin board. Hurricanes Have Eyes
but Can’t See and Other Amazing Facts about Wild Weather and Can
it Really Rain Frogs? and The weather Dude’s Web site:
www.wxdude.com, are great sources.
! Display nautically-themed books: Pirates, Sailing, Ocean Life, Sharks,
Fishing, Lakes & Streams, Rivers, Beaches, Submarines, Ocean
Exploration, Navy, Marine Life, Boats, Tropical Islands, Whales,
Seals, Coral Reefs, Ocean Liners.
! Decorate the school library media center to look like the bottom of the
ocean. Use streamers and blue-tinted plastic wrap to make water on
the walls. Hang green tissue paper strips or crepe paper from the
ceiling to look like seaweed.
! Create a beach display using: Beach chairs, beach towels, surfboard,
diving mask, flippers, beach balls, suntan lotion, or an inflatable raft.
! Display a Treasure Map directing children to different parts of the
collection.
! Encourage children and teens to start a play, poetry, or journal writing
group.
! Form book discussion groups.
o Offer a “book pass,” where students gather to discuss the books
they have read.
o Or start a more “formal” group where students have all read the
same book.
o Create a Wiki or Blog to share ideas about reading over
summer vacation .
! “Booktalk” to groups of teens. For guidance and tips visit these
websites:
o www.nancykeane.com/booktalks/tips.htm,
o www.thebooktalker.com.
! Have children and teens write book reviews and to keep in a binder
for others to peruse. This could carry over into the fall as a follow-up
activity.
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