Special Events in the Lives of Children

Week of October 16—Finding Hooks to Inspire Your Books

Wednesday, October 19—Special Events in the Lives of Children

When I visited Barnes & Noble on Saturday there was a display with books about new babies and becoming a big brother and big sister. This caught my eye since my great-niece has just “welcomed” a twin brother and sister into her family. Many of the “starting school” books that had been featured back in August and September have found their way onto shelves—but at least they're still in the store! When thinking of hooks, we can think beyond seasons and holidays. We can think about the lives of children, issues they face, events in which they participant on a regular basis, and more.

School Events, Activities, and Happenings

First Day of School

School Supply Shopping

Media Center Orientation

Touring School

Red Ribbon Week—Say No to Drugs (October)

Great American Teach-in (November)

Picture Day

Science Fair

Spelling Bee

Christmas Party (Holiday Party)

Winter Break

Book Fair

Field Trips

Tests, Tests, Tests

Assemblies

Talent Shows

Fire Drills

Valentine Party

Spring Break

Last Day of School

Family Events

New Baby

Moving

Divorce

New House

Visiting Grandparents

Celebrating Holidays

New Pet

Childhood Development/Stages

First Tooth

First Steps

First Haircut

Becoming a Big Sister/Brother

Visiting Doctor

Visiting Dentist

Going to Preschool

Going to Kindergarten

Going to School

Sleepovers and Homesickness

Summer Camp