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- Level 2 Reading
Olathe Public Library Summer Reading Program
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Sign Up for the 2024 Summer Reading Program!
Sign up to be part of the Olathe Public Library's 2024 Summer Reading Program! There will be challenges, programs, and prizes for all ages. The Library link below provides details on all the events, and reading recommendations for kids, teens, and adults! Get the activities on your summer calendar so you don't miss out, and sign up now!
2024 Featured Events:
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- Summer Reading Kickoff May 28, Johnson County Square
- Sticker and Bookmark Contest May 20 - June 28
- Teen Beach Party at Lake Olathe June 13
- Sunken Treasure Scavenger Hunts (at various city pools) June 18, July 18, August 1
- Get a discount at the pool this summer with your Library Card!
Click here to visit the Olathe Public Library website and sign up
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Level 2 - Reading Rockets
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Here are some fun ways to read this summer
Read outside with a favorite book.
Grab a flashlight, a book and turn out the lights.
Read to your favorite pet or favorite stuffed animals.
Ask a grown-up to read to you
Listen to your favorite actor read-aloud a picture book. Click here to access read-aloud books at storylineonline.net.
Level 2 - Writing Warriors
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Here are some fun ways to write this summer
Start a summer journal and write about any vacations you take, your outdoor adventures, or everyday things that you notice and want to write about.
Grab some sidewalk chalk and write outside.
Write or draw signs/posters to hang up in your room.
Write a book, make up a story, write an informational book.
Write letters or cards to family members, write thank you cards.
Level 2 Word Power
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Play fun phonics games and activities
Starfall has fun phonics games and activities.
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Phonics and spelling activities - Word Ladders
What are Word Ladders?
Word ladders are an activity where a word is changed by trading one sound for another sound to create a new word. Each new word is a rung on the word ladder.
Preparation
You will need:
- Something to write on.
- Something to write with.
- List of words (from sample list or create your own).
Click here to watch an Olathe teacher video on making Word Ladders
Click here to view a YouTube video lesson for this activity
Now draw your ladder and start filling in words to make your own word ladder. You may make your own word list or download sample lists at the link below.
Click here to download word ladder lists organized by phonics skill
You can do this fun activity multiple times to make many word ladders!
