It’s all about kids!
Welcome! This is The Carleton Place Public Library blog for kids called “The Second Chapter”. We hope that this will be a fun place to visit, with lots of links to educational sites, fun games, free printables, crafts, books and lots more. We’d love to have lots of input into the site, so if you have any suggestions or ideas, please feel free to leave a comment and let us know.
Kids, send us your poetry, short stories or pictures and we’ll post them in our Creative Corner. We’d love your suggestions for great books to read, so feel free to send us a quick email or leave us a comment if you have a great recommendation. We want your input!
Email us at :
cplibrarykids@yahoo.ca
Add comment August 27, 2008
Martha Loves Notebooks!
Martha Stewart does it again! This is a great link to some adorable notebook labels. It might be a little late in the year to be adding these to your school books, but print some off onto sticker sheets and you’ve got something fun for the fall. And while you’re there, check out her bookplates!
Add comment May 4, 2009
Write a story with Keneth Oppel
Are you in Grades 4 – 6? Do you live in Canada? Do you like to write and draw? Then I have the perfect opportunity for you! World Literacy of Canada is starting the Write/Right to Read initiative for kids who are interested in becoming a global citizen. This is a national bilingual writing and drawing contest open to students in grades 4 -6. Interested? Read on!
Fabulous Canadian author Kenneth Oppel has written the beginning of a story and YOU are invited to finish it! The submission deadline is August 28th, 2009 and you just need to finish it with your own 300 word story that works with the theme of tolerance and acceptance. You can find out all of the information right here at the World Literacy of Canada website.
Here’s the opening by Kenneth Oppel:
Matt Cruse jumped out and hurriedly inspected his airship. He was lucky it hadn’t been more damaged in the crash landing. He shaded his eyes against the sun and saw, in the wavering distance, what looked like a small village. He didn’t know where he was, or what language the people would speak. All he knew was that he’d need their help if he had any hope of getting his ship back in the sky……
There are some great prizes so check out the website now!
Add comment February 2, 2009
Funbrain!
I am always on the lookout for some fun and educational sites for kids and I just found a new one! FunBrain.com has all kinds of educational games, reading, books, fun facts etc and it calls itself the internet’s #1 Education site for kids and teachers. While I was there, I noticed that it included a great page about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, which is very popular in our library. They include a new post every day from the diary and you can also follow the link to the Wimpy Kid blog, which is fun and fascinating!
Add comment January 19, 2009
Family Literacy Day World Record Attempt
Have you ever wanted to be a part of a world record attempt? Family Literacy Day is a great idea from the people of ABC Canada to get us all reading! ABC Canada is going to try to break the world record for the most children reading with an adult (multiple locations) on January 23rd and 24th, 2009. Just about anyone can participate and all you have to do is register ahead of time and read 5 stories by Canadian author Robert Munsch during the time period selected. So gather some friends, find some children and go out and get the Robert Munsch stories required and you can be a part of this great World Record Attempt!
Not sure who Robert Munsch is? You can find out all about his books, his life and have some fun at the same time on his website here.
You can find all the information you’ll need right here.
Add comment January 7, 2009
Canada Day Poster Challenge
Each year, the Canada Day Poster Challenge invites students aged 5 – 18 to design a poster that illustrates their pride in their country, and this year, the theme is “WITH GLOWING HEARTS”. As the 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games quickly approach, young people are encouraged to create designs that explore this theme using images of sport as well as those reflecting Canada’s cultural diversity and heritage.
They have a website that you can visit to find out more information, although as I write this, the 2009 information is still not up. But you can read about last year’s contest and see the winning poster’s artist. (The winner is posted above.)
2 comments December 22, 2008
Track Santa’s Progress!
Ever wonder what Santa is doing right now? Of course, this is his busiest time of year so you can pop in to see just what he’s up to right now. NORAD tracks Santa has lots of great things for you to do while you are counting down to the big night. You might even spot him wrapping one of your gifts!
Add comment December 16, 2008
Are you on the list?
Have you been naughty or nice this year? You can find out by checking Santa’s list right here.
2 comments December 10, 2008
Optical Illusions
Looking for some interesting optical illusions? You’ll need Flas Player to view most of these but the effects are great! Have fun!
Add comment December 1, 2008
Feel like drawing?
Mr. Potato head has always been a fun toy for the young ones. But now you can play online, drawing your own faces in a Picasso-esque style!
Are you the next Picasso?
Add comment November 20, 2008
Carve a virtual pumpkin!
If you want to get into the Halloween spirit this week, you can carve your own pumpkin online!
Add comment October 27, 2008
