Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Lemonade Stand


Set Up A Lemonade Stand

Keep your child(ren) busy this summer by setting up a lemonade stand.  After reading The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand, work with your child to mix his/her own lemonade, set up a premade lemonade booth or make your own, and then start collecting the profits! 


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DB2WQL0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DB2WQL0&linkCode=as2&tag=katisliteloun-20&linkId=MMUX23Z5ZFQ67LURBerenstain, Mike.
The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand.
April 2014.
HarperCollins Publishers.
Review copy provided courtesy of publisher.

On a hot summer day Brother Bear and Sister Bear are outside when Mama Bear offers up some lemonade.  As the neighbors in Bear Country soon begin to notice the lemonade that Brother and Sister Bear are drinking, they soon want some for themselves, prompting the Bear siblings to set up a lemonade stand, charging 25 cents a cup.  The lemonade stand quickly turns into a neighborhood party, complete with fireworks.

Children are sure to love this quick read about the familiar Berenstain Bears' characters!  The idea of setting up a lemonade stand and collecting some money is also sure to be popular with children!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BBMVU28/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BBMVU28&linkCode=as2&tag=katisliteloun-20&linkId=XPRMQVFWBKWNWYM5Put your creative juices to work creating a lemonade stand of your own - involve your child(ren) in the making of stand and decorating of the sign or purchase a premade "Fresh Lemonade" cardboard stand, as shown to the right, from Amazon.com for just $33.99.

Other "Lemonade" books to share:

Educational Aspects of Lemonade Stand:
  • Counting Money
  • Measuring and Mixing
  • Socialization
  • Creative Arts
  • Persistance





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Monday, July 7, 2014

Visit Your Local Library and Sign Up for a Library Card

 Sign Up for a Library Card

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062095129/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0062095129&linkCode=as2&tag=katisliteloun-20&linkId=TNUGZ73XXEISRTYXParish, Herman.
Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card.
May 2013.
HarperCollins Publishers.

While this book may be a bit lengthy for the younger children, it perfectly explains what children can expect on their first visit to the library while signing up for a library card.  Not only does Amelia Bedelia learn the rules for visits to the library, she also learns how to treat a book properly and what to do when "accidents" happen.

After reading, make time to visit your local library - if you haven't done so yet, have your child(ren) sign up for their first library card and experience "checking out" a library book.  Be sure to look/ask for information about the children's programs at your local library!

Other Books to Share:
Educational Aspects of Visiting the Library:
  • Book Appreciation
  • Exploring Book Genres
  • Socialization






If you're interested in finding out more information about any of the books reviewed or if you'd like to purchase the books, click the cover image for a link to Amazon.com. I am an Amazon Affiliate, so any purchases you make after clicking these images will result in my receiving a small percentage of the sale price!

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Educational Summer Reading and Related Activities

It's been a LONG time since I've hit up the blogging scene, but I'm hoping to get back in the swing of things since I have a backlog of books to review!  It is my hope to post on week days a review for a book and a related activity to keep this summer full of reading and fun, educational activities.  Check back tomorrow, July 7, for the first in the Summer Reading and Activity series!











If you're interested in finding out more information about any of the books reviewed or if you'd like to purchase the books, click the cover image for a link to Amazon.com. I am an Amazon Affiliate, so any purchases you make after clicking these images will result in my receiving a small percentage of the sale price!