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Larson, Jeanette – 1990
The theme of the 1990 Texas Reading Club, "The Secret Code is READ," allows librarians to use a wide variety of topics dealing with mystery, intrigue, and the unexplained in programming, displays, and reading suggestions. Through the Texas Reading Club, students in grades 2-9 meet real-life and fictional detectives, spies, cops, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature
Kennelly, Patti, Ed. – 1984
This guide offers suggestions for in-library, community, and school program promotion and activities, including specific ideas for the 1984 theme, "Hats Off to Children." It is intended for libraries participating in the Wisconsin Summer Library Program, which promotes summer use of the library by children, familiarizes them with public…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Educational Games, Enrichment Activities
Ward, Caroline; Levine, Joyce – 1993
This manual for the 1993 New York State summer reading program, "Book Banquet," ties books and reading together with the theme of eating. The manual offers program ideas, activities, and materials. The following chapters are included: (1) "Appetizers" (planning, publicity, and promotion); (2) "Setting the Table"…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art Activities, Childrens Art, Childrens Libraries
Allison, Susan; Switzer, Robin – 1989
This guide is a collection of books, activities, art, creative dramatics, creative writing, games, and films intended for use with children from age three through grade seven. Eight weeks of activities that are fairly simple and inexpensive to put together and of varying degrees of effort and complexity are presented in eight chapters reflecting…
Descriptors: Animals, Childrens Literature, Creative Dramatics, Elementary Education
Florida Dept. of State, Tallahassee. Div. of Library and Information Services. – 1993
This manual is a compilation, update, and rejuvenation of 10 of the previous themes from Florida's Summer Library Program, published to commemorate the 25th year of summer library programs in the state. The program is designed primarily for school age children, aged 6 through 12 years, to encourage library use for leisure and continued learning…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Children, Childrens Libraries
Roeber, Jane A., Ed. – 1991
This manual is a compilation of materials, plans, and resources contributed by Wisconsin librarians to complement the 1991 summer library program theme, whose transportation focus is intended to convey the spirit of adventure through reading. Chapter One offers basic guidelines to help libraries organize their ideas for planning and promoting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Creative Activities, Elementary Education

Frasier, Mary M.; McCannon, Carolyn – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1981
The authors describe a procedure, bibliotherapy, for using books to help gifted and talented children discuss and develop alternative approaches for meeting their special challenges and problems. A list of books are offered for the areas of personal problems, social problems, and educational/vocational problems. (SB)
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnson, Margie, Comp.; Cook, Ann, Comp.; O'Reilly, Lesley, Comp. – 1998
This manual is designed to accompany the 1999 Florida Library Youth Program, focusing on the theme of the library as a destination. This introductory section of the manual contains: an overview of the program that discusses basic philosophy, outreach to children in poverty, age and ability levels, and materials and incentives; a schedule of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Creative Activities
Lukenbill, Shirley; Lesser, Anita – 1978
This handbook, prepared to assist librarians in planning summer reading programs for children, includes suggestions on the following: (1) establishing program goals, objectives, and activities; (2) supplies, resources, and materials needed for the program; (3) sample registration, evaluation, and volunteer recruitment forms; (4) types of publicity…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Guides, Library Services

ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1977
The annotated bibliography contains approximately 90 citations (1972-1976) on early childhood programs for handicapped and disadvantaged children. Entries are arranged by accession number and usually include the following information: title, author, source, date, pagination, availability (including Educational Resources Information Center number…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Handicapped Children
McLean, Mary; Odom, Sam – 1988
The paper recommends that young children with disabilities be placed in preschool classes with normally developing children whenever possible. Significant benefits are cited in the areas of social, emotional, and communication development when children with handicapping conditions are educated in settings with their nonhandicapped peers. Four…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Mainstreaming, Preschool Children, Preschool Education
Cohen, Meryll J.; Sprince, Leila J. – 1994
The 1994 Florida Library Youth Program is an extension of the successful and long-running Florida Summer Library Program to help librarians provide programs for school-age children, aged 6 through 12, throughout the year. The emphasis is primarily recreational. This manual for program coordinators and library users amplifies a theme called…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Library Services, Program Development
Caruso, Joseph J., Ed.; And Others – 1989
Forum participants met to assess Connecticut's progress in providing services to 4-year-olds and their families, and to discuss the relationship between young children and public schools. Discussion explored these questions: (1) What are the roles and responsibilities of public schools in supporting 4-year-olds and their families? (2) What do high…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cooperation, Day Care, Models
Evans, Joyce; And Others – 1982
The fifth of seven modules designed for teachers, supervisors, and other professionals working with young (birth to age 3) handicapped children presents resources for program planning and curriculum selection. Program considerations and decisions are introduced, and distinctions between the terms "program" and "curriculum" are set forth. The bulk…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities
Wadham, Tim – 1999
This book is both a reference tool for locating high-quality Latino children's literature--rhymes, fingerplays, poetry, stories, plays, and books--available in the United States, and a resource guide containing successful ideas for using this literature with children of all cultures. Particular emphasis is placed on books by Latino authors,…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Information Sources, Latin American Literature
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