Everyday Heroes - Astronauts: June 8-9, 2015

Books:
Astro Bunnies by Christine Loomis
Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy *
I Want to Go to the Moon by Tom Saunders
If I Were an Astronaut by Eric Braun
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly *
Zoom, Rocket, Zoom! by Margaret Mayo

Craft: Floating Astronaut
Our craft was based on the picture above.  The kids colored a paper plate to make it into a planet or a moon.  They then colored an astronaut cutout.  The astronaut was attached to the plate by a piece of yarn.

Literacy Extensions:
- Learn more about the different astronauts and animals that have been to space.  There are many books at the library that will give information on the space program and its participants.
- After reading the Astronaut Handbook, have your child attempt some of the activities the astronauts must do (i.e. survival training, swimming, freeze-dried food, etc.)

Everyday Heroes - Parents: June 1-2, 2015

Books:
Meet the Parents by Peter Bently *
My Dad Is Big and Strong, But . . . by Coralie Saudo
My Father the Dog by Elizabeth Bluemle *
My Mom by Anthony Browne
Ol' Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein *

Craft: Superhero Mom and Dad
Kids were each given two small gingerbread person cutouts to color and glue on capes to make into a superhero mom and superhero dad.


Literacy Extensions:
- Talk with your child about heroes.  What makes someone a hero?  Superpowers?  Bravery?  Who are their heroes?
- After reading My Father the Dog pick a different animal and have your child find ways that animal is like mom.