I Spy...Back to School!

It seems way too early to start thinking about heading back to school...but it's just three weeks away for children in Bellevue Public Schools (first day of school--Tuesday, August 13th).

Starting school can be an emotional roller coaster ride for children.  There are usually feelings of anticipation, excitement, fear and a myriad of other emotions. Books can help address these feelings and aid in helping children get ready emotionally for school to start.  Stop by the library to pick up some books to help ease your child into another school year.  We have many on display so you can quickly choose a few!

Children can also stop by the "I Spy" Back to School table display.  There are lots of school supplies and some special things to find among it all.  Here is the poem that tells about the game.  (I adapted it from this poem).

What a lot of things to see,
When it’s time for school!
Rulers, markers, and pens for me.
When it’s time for school.
Scissors, pencils, crayons too
Lots of paper and a bottle of glue!
What a lot of things to see,
When it’s time for school!

What a lot of things to find 
When it’s time for school!
Five gold stars, four paper clips;
Three letter Bs are cool.

A rubber band, there’s one or two

Finally, one eraser, blue.

What a lot of things to find,

When it’s time for school!