Storytime to Pump You Up – Shark Vs. Train
Get ready for your day of incredibly fun competition at our OJCS Maccabiah Games! This story is sure to get you pumped up. Today we read Shark Vs. Train by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld.
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Funny Summer Story – The Great White Man-Eating Shark
Today we read a funny story for summer by the hilarious Margaret Mahy. This book is called The Great White Man-Eating Shark and is illustrated by Jonathan Allen. I know our students love a funny story and this is definitely one of them! And check out some awesome shark crafts at artsymomma.com!
In Search of the Hidden Giant
Today we read the cool and creepy book ‘In Search of the Hidden Giant’ by Jeanne Willis and Ruth Brown. You can pause at each page and look for the hidden giant. They are pretty hard to find and a big screen might make it easier! If you don’t find them, don’t worry, it’s a … Continue reading In Search of the Hidden Giant
Chapter Two Is Missing!
Today we read the hilarious book ‘Chapter Two Is Missing!’ by Josh Lieb and drawn by Kevin Cornell. Creative Writing Assignment Take 5 pieces of paper, fold, and staple the seam. Write your own short missing-chapter-book mystery with a missing chapter. Who knows where it will turn up?
Mother’s Day Storytime
Today we read two stories about some unique mothers! My Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck and illustrated by Mark Buehner, and Blueberries For Sal by Robert McCloskey. Below the video I have posted a link to making some easy Mother’s Day crafts. Here is a link to making some easy Mother’s Day … Continue reading Mother’s Day Storytime
Winter Fun Day – Yeti Storytime and Games
This week we had our annual Winter Fun Day at the OJCS. Our JK and SK students had a fun-filled day that included a Yeti-themed storytime and games. We had so much fun together! Here is Yeti storytime featuring Dear Yeti by James … Continue reading Winter Fun Day – Yeti Storytime and Games
Storytime for Worry and Anxiety
Today we read the wonderful book ‘Ruby Finds a Worry’ by Tom Percival. This book carries the very important message about how important it is to talk about our worries with people we love and trust.
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year if you are celebrating in other Asiatic nations, is happening on February 10th this year. This beautiful story will help us to understand some of the customs associated with this celebration. Be sure and check out the library’s collection of other amazing books on the … Continue reading Celebrating Chinese New Year
Storytime For a Wintry Night – The Tomten
Today we read a beautiful Scandinavian story by Pippi Longstockings author Astrid Lindgren called The Tomten. The Tomten spreads a lot of warmth and kindness on a cold winter night.
A Back to School Story – Captain Abdul’s Pirate School
I would like to welcome back our OJCS students and families. To find out more about the library, visit the Back to School Night Videos page on my blog. What if instead of coming to the OJCS, your parents had sent you to Pirate School? In this story, we are going to find out what … Continue reading A Back to School Story – Captain Abdul’s Pirate School