These are Thurso’s thoughts and
ideas on Chatterbooks. (See also write up from Wick in Criomagan
Jan/Feb 2003)
We have found it very
successful and have 12 children in the group with a waiting list of 14.
This is very encouraging and we have found
that the lucky 12 are really enjoying “chattering”. It seems
essential to ensure that a lot of preparation is done before each
three weekly session as the age factor of 6 to 8 year olds is demanding
and their attention span is short.
We decided that a theme was
essential as this made it clear as to how to organise each session.
Heather worked really hard in
putting together last Friday’s session.
3.30pm Arrive and get
organised
 Book marks ready for designing
3.45pm Discuss last
session’s books and give out book review slips
Read small part of book if
they wish
4.00pm Design book cover
for jacketing
4.15pm Discuss why we
need jacketing
Jacket their covers
4.20pm Show some internet
sites and issue internet user slips
4.30pm Choose new books
and check suitability for each child
Issue letters
The letter being
sent home with each child is to invite them to the Chatterbooks Launch
in Wick on 21st March 2003 with best selling author of ‘Gruffalo’, Julia
Donaldson, who together with her husband will introduce them to some of
her well known characters. It really is something to look forward to
especially for the staff. |
