In honor of Reading Month, why not make this March break a reading week? We challenge you to keep track of all your reads with a book tracker – click on photo to access the template. Feel free to read whatever you like. Here are some fun suggestions: https://www.scholastic.ca/books/seasonal/marchbreak/ Who will read the most? Share your progress with us at the end of the week. Happy reading week!
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for February 2024- Ursula Voss who has been volunteering with us since September 2023! The children absolutely adore her weekly storytime animations! Here is what she has to say about her volunteer experience:
“The best parts of reading to children are when I have their attention and I see their little faces looking up at the pictures, fully engaged in the story, and waiting to hear what happens next. When the story is over, they reach out wanting to hold the book, carefully turn the pages, and go over the pictures again. I cannot overstate the importance of books and literature in all our lives, and I am thrilled to be able to promote literacy, even in a small way. minibiblioPLUS is a very important institution and must be supported!”
Happy Lunar New year!
Click on the photo to discover festive activities to celebrate Chinese New Year with your little ones!
As part of Black History Month, when we need to address topics of diversity with our children, we can turn to books like this one to help us discuss them. The Day You Begin by Jaqueline Woodson tackles major themes such as identity, cultural diversity, immigration, and friendship. An excellent book to celebrate black voices with your children! Click on the image to access our resources including a friendship garland and “Guess Who?” activity game ideal for children ages 4-8.
As part of Family Literacy Week, our ED, Asha Dixit, participated in the Montreal Children’s Hospital pediatric grand rounds to promote early literacy, contributing to a lively discussion and reiterating the significance of parents reading to children from birth benefiting their overall well-being. Congratulations to MCH’s Lire/Imagine/Read for a successful Family Literacy Day celebration.
It wouldn’t be Family Literacy Day without a special storytime reading event! Everyone had so much fun! Thanks to River’s Edge Daycare for hosting us.
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for January 2024- Vanessa Charles! We are grateful for her weekly storytime animation videos which the children adore! Here is what she has to say about her volunteer experience:
“I am extremely happy to be a volunteer with MinibiblioPLUS! I have been recording storytime videos for months, and I can’t help but feel fulfilled with joy after each video, knowing a kid will be able to dive into a book’s story along with me. The best part is knowing that storytelling can have a wonderful impact on so many young children, and us volunteers are able to do that! I loved reading since I was really young, so I feel honoured to be able to share my love for books with them. Another aspect of volunteering that I loved is that it helped me learn more about children’s books. Most of them are so touching and explore various important concepts such as love, respect or even hygiene, that are important for children to know. I’m always glad to be able to share this knowledge through my videos!”
Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Click on the photo for a resource of our librarian’s suggestions for culturally diverse books that shine a spotlight on diversity in children and children’s literature.
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“Winter is coming,” says the fox. “What should I do?” The fox is not sleepy. He meets another fox who suggests he imitate the swirling snow and dance. Join the fox as he discovers winter and learn about how each animal hibernates! Click on the image to access our resources, including an activity sheet, perfect for children aged 3 to 7.
Follow the Gingerbread Man as he runs from the old woman and the farm animals. This classic fairy tale storybook features engaging text and delightful, colorful illustrations. Click on the image to access our resources including puppets and a recipe. A perfect activity for the Holidays!
👏🤩 Congratulations to our last volunteer of the month for 2023, Kassia, who has been a precious volunteer animating storytime as well as assisting in our library. Here’s what she has to say about her volunteer experience:
” Among a myriad of other admirable objectives, minibiblioPLUS is committed to encouraging the joy of reading for all ages. As an aspiring librarian who is in the process of completing her MLIS degree, such a mission aligns succinctly with my own. Volunteering as a storytime animator at Garderie Sesame has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life — there are not enough words to effectively encapsulate the sheer joy that I derived from reading to the children, and from witnessing how enthusiastically they engaged with the texts. This experience has not only deepened my dedication to promoting literacy but has also armed me with the skills needed to continue doing so.”
