Snack and Story Time: ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE

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by Marci Whitehurst As the last threads of summer weave into autumn, it’s fun to savor some of our favorite summer activities. Without question, one of our favorite activities is eating ICE CREAM! With so many different flavors and toppings, it’s a treat to be enjoyed by all. Of course, ice cream can be eaten all year long, but with the hottest temperatures of the year waning, we’re enjoying this cool treat with the last of our hot temps. Did you know that ice cream is eaten all over the world and can even be eaten at breakfast?! Plus, it has different names in a variety of countries. How do I know? I read a book, of course! Books take us on journeys—including ones with ice cream. READ : ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE: Sweet Stories from Around the World , by Judy Campbell-Smith, Illustrated by Lucy Semple. Gather with various cultures around the world as they celebrate sharing ice cream together—and the traditions surrounding this treat! DISCUSS : What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Why? W
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Summer Challenge End-of-Summer Party!

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Do you have your party hat on? It may be the end of the End of Summer Challenge, but the fun isn't quite over! We've got some fun stuff planned for the next several days, with a GIVEAWAY as the grand finale. 

In case you've missed out on the Summer Challenge, it's not too late to check out the themes and join in the fun with your own little readers. But don't worry. Participation is not required in order to enter the giveaway. 

If you did participate in the challenge, even if you didn't get through all the themes, we'd love to know about it! And to thank you, we'd like to offer you a printable certificate. You can download a blank one here or email us (readdiscussdo@gmail.com) to request a personalized PDF!

And now for a round-up of all of the themes. We hope that you will continue to use these as inspiration for discussion and connection in the future. 



   








If you enjoyed all of these story time ideas, check back regularly for more great Read, Discuss, Do! ideas. Or better yet, sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss a thing. We have so much planned for the next several months, including author interviews, reading tips, book lists, and, of course, simple story time ideas to help you connect with the young readers in your life. In the mean time, enjoy the celebration! Here's a schedule of events:

Saturday, August 21: Summer Challenge highlights from around the web
Monday, August 23: 12 Easy Art Projects with author/illustrator Patricia Keeler
Tuesday, August 24: Tips for connecting with kids through books beyond the summer
Wednesday, August 25: GIVEAWAY! 

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