It’s only Monday, but it feels like Friday. It’s just one of those weeks. Busy today, no time to think today, first storytime tomorrow, first tutoring of the school year tomorrow, regular work on Wednesday, second storytime on Thursday, 3 Apples Storytelling Thursday night, regular work on Friday, family reunion for Jim’s family in New Hampshire on Saturday.
The book groups start next week, and I came up with a great idea today. I always send each book group member a reminder postcard a week or so before the meeting. Since our book groups are called “Bagels n’ Books,” I’ve created a cute postcard that I use each time that has a photo of bagels, an ampersand, and a pile of books. Very cute, the kids love it, and it’s a good reminder. BUT this month I did something a little different. Since we’re discussing The Diamond in the Window, Jim and I drove to Concord yesterday and took some photos of the house. I had planned on printing a large copy of the best photo for display on my desk, so the kids could see what the house looks like, but I had an “Ah-a!” moment this afternoon. I took the best photo of the house and used it as the graphic for the reminder postcard, along with a caption that reads: “The Diamond in the Window House, Concord, MA.” On the back of the postcard I typed a note to the kids saying “I look forward to discussing one of my favorite books with you!” I love the finished product, and am proud of myself for coming up with this idea in the midst of a crazy day. Yay me.
Hopefully there will be other creative moments this week…
I’m sure you will have many more creative moments this week. I am in awe of the energy and creativity you put into your job every day. How many librarians are there who would look at reading time with a child as an opportunity to help her read better??? You are amazing. I wonder how many field trips will be inspired by your reading of the Diamond in the Window and the reminder postcard you sent out? Keep it up Abs. The world needs people like you (and Jim).
ah, gee, gosh, golly… I’m blushing!!
(Thanks, Liz!) 🙂
I found your blog in a search for the Diamond in the Window house location–would you mind giving me the address? I’m planning a trip to Concord. Looking forward to reading the fifth-graders’ comments…
Hi Wendy,
I’m not sure of the house’s exact street address, but it’s on Walden Street in Concord, very close to the center of town. You can’t miss it, since it looks almost exactly the drawing on the cover of the book, and has been recently repainted and spiffed up.
It is not open to the public (it’s privately owned), so a drive-by is all that can be done.
Have fun in Concord! Be sure to visit the Toy Shop and the Concord Bookstore!