Grades 5 & 6

Let the summer begin…

Be a part of Youth Reading Across Rhode Island. Regarding the Fountainby Kate Klise is the first book. We’ll have activities during June and July Related to the story and a chance to win a Flip video camera.

Coming this summer

Wednesday, June 23 at 3:00
Decorate cupcakes with a water theme

Wednesday, June 30 at 3:00
Help us paint the library windows

Wednesday, July 7 at 3:00
Regarding the Fountain Bookopoly

Wednesday, July 14 at 3:00
Online Ocean Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 30 at 3:00
Regarding the Fountain Book Discussion

Recommended Books:

Book Worm Reviews for March

Books for Fifth Graders

Books for Sixth Graders

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Read Alikes

Mysteries

Recommended Web Sites:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

http://www.wimpykid.com/
Jeff Kinney’s official website with links to the upcoming movie.  Did you know the actor playing Rowley is from Rhode Island?

Sploder.com

Make your own video game or play one of the many others have made including several Percy Jackson games.

Ancient Egypt

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
The British Museum has created this site with lots of information and art reproductions.

Ancient Greece

http://www.ancientgreece.com
Covers the people, architecture, history, mythology, wars and olympics.

Middle Ages

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/
Would you want to live in the Middle Ages? Get the pros and cons here.