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September Timely Topics
The September Kit arrives in libraries early September and will be in your library until October 3-10.
D2702 Do Unto Otters
P 10 min Weston Woods 2008
When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, he does not know how to act with them. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule! |
D2136 Safety First! Rules Have a Reason
P 14 min SUNBURST 2004
Using music and realistic scenarios, this program shows children the reasons behind the safety rules adults ask them to obey. Situations include using a seatbelt while riding in the car, caring for a pet, and observing playground safety rules. |
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V6534 Getting to School Safely is Your Job
P 13 min Altschul 1998
Designed especially for primary grades, this program models the do’s and don’ts of being safe in various situations.
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D2894 First Grade Stinks!
P 17 min BFA 2008
Haley and her friends are excited about the start of the school year. On her first day of first grade, Haley discovers that the routines are much different and decidedly less fun than kindergarten. |
V15337 Good Conduct Action Pack
I 18 min HRM 2000
Short, humorous, memorable lessons teach courteous behavior such as listening, saying please and thank you, complimenting others, and respecting other’s property. |
D1055 Keeping Clean: Hand Washing For Health
P 17 min 100 1999
Encourages good hygiene by illustrating how keeping clean and avoiding harmful germs promotes good health.
Explains what germs are, how hands pick up germs from the environment, and how bacteria enters the body. |
V5741 Respect: I Was Just Kidding!
IJ 15 min United 1995
Students will observe and learn the keys for respecting the feelings of others; being sensitive and careful about the words said to others; and respecting the appearances and features of others.
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D2603 The Librarian From the Black Lagoon
P 9 min Weston 2006
When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst -a dark dungeon of rules and misery, run by creepy monster-like creatures who laminate children if they even whisper. |
V10099 More Than Manners
PI 14 min FIDEA 1994
Manners are much more than etiquette, they can also show our concern and respect for others. Viewers will see examples of Do and Don’t manners. They will understand the importance of using Do manners to show that we consider other people and their feelings. |
D2893 Hooray for Reading Day!
P, 12, 2008
When Jessica tries to read aloud in class, she stumbles over the words and everyone laughs. Now the upcoming Reading Theater day has her more worried than ever. What if she makes a mistake in front of the parents?
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D2104 Ella the Elegant Elephant
P 11 min Spoken Arts 2006
The littlest elephant in Little Village is also just a little bit shy. She's moved to a new neighborhood and has to start at a brand-new school. Good thing she has her Grandma's lucky hat to take alo |
D3148 Goodnight Moon
PI 18 min WESTON WOODS 2010
First published in 1947, everyone's favorite bedtime book still works its magic on babies and toddlers everywhere. Brought to life by original music, voice and sign language, the Sign Language Storytelling Series helps all children appreciate the richness of visual language.
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If you cannot find what you are looking for in the Timely Topics Kit, listed below are some additional resources that are available from the Media Library (order here) :
V18858 Buy Me That 3!
PI 30 min GPN 1993
A collection of short segments focusing on the tricks and techniques used in food commercials. Includes a cola taste test, what's really in sports drinks plus a humorous vignette on the ingredients that go into Twinkies. An excellent resource for integrating media literacy in health or nutrition classes. |
V14502 And If the Moon Could Talk
PI 7 min Spoken Arts 2001
A child getting into bed imagines what might come out if the moon could talk. He believes it could tell about the many different nighttime activities it sees from its unique vantage point.
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D3148/V19202 Goodnight Moon
PI, 18 min, Weston Woods, 2010
First published in 1947, everyone’s favorite bedtime book still works its magic on babies and toddlers everywhere. Story signer Missy Keast will lull you to sleep with her wonderful ASL translation of this classic bedtime story. |
D2143 Emily’s First 100 Days of School
P 35 min Weston Woods 2006
With so much to do when school starts, Emily feels like it will take forever to reach the 100th day, when the class will have a party. One day at a time, Emily and her new classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together. |
D597 Back to School Stories: Chrysanthemum; Monty; and the Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash.
PI, 27 min. , Weston W, 2001
Chrysanthemum is a little mouse who thinks her name is perfect until her classmates make fun of her. Monty, the dependable and considerate alligator taxi for three schoolchildren, decides he needs a vacation when their back-seat driving becomes unbearable. The Day Jimmy's Boa At the Wash was the day his class took a field trip to a local farm. |
D2827 Alexander, the Elephant Who Couldn’t Eat Peanuts, Goes to School.
PI, 10 min. , ANAPHYLAXIS CANADA, 2007
Alexander faces his first day of kindergarten with trepidation, but thanks to his bus driver, Mariel, who also has an allergy, he is encouraged to tell his new classmates about his peanut allergy. |
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D3061 RIDERS MILLS SCHOOLHOUSE
PIJS, 20 min. , RIDERS MILLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, 2009
The Riders Mills schoolhouse was built in the late 1790's, and is one of our nation's oldest public school buildings still in existence. It was also one of America's last single-room schoolhouses in operation; classes were held every school year until its closing in 1953.
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V5067 Playground Safety
P 11 min Churchill 1994
Discusses safe play when playing team games and using swings, slides, and climbing equipment. Also covers the importance of respecting others when playing together, and why it’s important to respect your own limits and talents.
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The October Timely Topics Kit #301 arrives in your library September 18-21. |
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| Last updated on 10/17/2012 |
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