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Texas Reading Club Manual 275
Bulletin Board
Fun in any Language
Translate words like “play,” “sports,” and “fun” into other languages. Write the words on paper
or cut out letters and scatter them around the bulletin board. Use Babelfish, an on-line translator
at http://babelfish.altavista.com, or dictionaries to find the words. Add die cut figures of boys
and girls, sports equipment, and toys.
Nametag
Kites
Use a die cut to create kite shapes for nametags.
Songs
Sing “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” from Mary Poppins. Lyrics are available at the NIEHS Kids’ Page
web site, www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics, and the song is recorded on Mary Poppins: An
Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack by Richard M Sherman.
Audio Recordings
“Around the World and Back Again” on Around the World and Back Again by Tom Chapin.
“Barco de Papel” on African Playground by Putumayo World Music.
“Chariots of Fire” on Chariots of Fire by Vangelis.
Crafts
Make Your Own Mancala Game
Materials
Styrofoam egg cartons, cleaned and dried
2 small cans (tuna cans work well) or small butter tubs
24 marbles, small stones, dried beans, or Bingo markers per child
Stickers
Markers
Construction paper (optional)
Scissors (optional)
Scotch tape (optional)
Directions
Wash the egg cartons and cans thoroughly with an anti-bacterial soap to avoid possible
contamination from raw eggs and other food. Let the cartons dry. Give each child an egg carton