Text Box: The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.”  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Mary McLeod Bethune

Text Box: The library is open Monday through Friday, 7:50—3:25 during regular school days.  The Dowling library serves Pre-K through 5th grade.  Students, teachers, staff, and parents are encouraged to visit. 

Text Box:   Be A Book Buddy 1.      Always make sure your hands are clean before you read a          book. 2. Keep books away from food and drinks. 3. Turn pages carefully from the top corner. 4. Never write or draw in a book.  Use a separate piece of paper. 5. Always use a bookmark or a small piece of paper to mark your place. 6. Always protect your books from the weather. 7. Keep books in their proper place.           * Never leave them on the floor or where babies and pets can              reach them. 8. Never throw your books or balance them on your head —          carry them. 9.      Happy Reading — Visit Your Library soon.

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Text Box: Library & Media Resources:  Mrs.Crisenda Joseph  

Text Box: Dowling Elementary  School

Text Box: “...where the future of America is in training.”

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Text Box: Tips  For Sharing Books ♥       Find a comfortable place to sit. ♥       Turn off other distractions —               television, radio or stereo. ♥       Hold the book so that your child can see the pages                clearly. ♥       Involve your child by having him or her point out     objects, talk about the pictures or repeat common          words. ♥       Read with expression. ♥       Vary the pace of your reading. ♥       Have your child select books to read. ♥       Reread your child’s favorite books whenever asked. ♥       Recite or sing rhymes from your favorite books. ♥       Make reading a habit — before bedtime, after lunch,          After nap.   Suggstions of the American Library Association   www.familyreading.org    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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