Story Sacks
The big hungry bear Mrs Honey’s hat Old Macdonald had a farm #1 Our cat Cuddles The princess and the dragon There was an old woman #1
A Storysack (Pakenham literacy story sack) is a library bag containing a picture book with supporting materials to stimulate reading activities. To bring the book to life, soft toys of the main character, props relating to items in the story, a non-fiction book related to the story, a CD and a language game based on the story are included. A guide booklet and tip sheet are included, suggesting ways to develop listening, reading, & writing skills using the contents of the Storysack.*
Pakenham Library
Cnr John & Henry Streets Pakenham Phone 5940-6200
Opening Hours Monday
10-8
Tuesday
10-8
Wednesday
10-8
Thursday
10-8
Friday
10-6
Saturday
10-4
Sunday
2-5
For more details or to make a booking contact Jo-Anne Hansford Library has Legs P 5940-6204 M 0409-356-967 E jo-anne.hansford@cclc.vic.gov.au
* adapted from A guide for parents by Neil Griffiths
Library has Legs is funded by the Australian Government. 10-9-15
Cardinia Story Activity Boxes and Story Sacks
What is a Story Activity Box? Our Story Activity Boxes (Pakenham literacy box) have all the resources and information required to make reading fun.
Australian Animals #1 (Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan)
Australian Animals #2 (Owl babies by Martin Waddell)
Each box contains Books to read and enjoy Supporting materials eg: puppets or puzzles Reading tips for parents Music CDs and musical instruments to encourage dance and movement
Australian Animals #3
Each box Supports the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework Has been developed to cater to the needs of 4-6 year olds; younger children will require stricter supervision
Construction
Borrowing is FREE and available to those working in Cardinia Shire with children aged 0-8yrs. (Includes family day carers and early years professionals)
Families
REGISTRATION and Casey-Cardinia LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP is essential before borrowing a Story Activity Box or Story Sack. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Library has Legs at Pakenham Library. Only two resources may be borrowed at the same time. Cardinia Story Activity Boxes are available for loan from Pakenham, Emerald & Cardinia Mobile Libraries for a four week period, and may be placed ‘on hold’ or renewed once, if not on hold. Late returns will incur the standard late fee of 10 cents per box or sack per day overdue. Any lost or damaged items need to be paid for.
Mini Story Sacks
Story Activity Boxes
(Ruby roars by Margaret Wild)
Bugs Community Helpers Dinosaurs #1 Dinosaurs #2 Emergency Services Feelings Indigenous Culture Jungle Animals Many Languages Our Diverse Community Outback Australia Outer Space Pets Safety Traditional Tales
Five cheeky monkeys Five little ducks #1 Five little ducks #2 Five little men in a flying saucer Five little monkeys The gingerbread man Goldilocks and the three bears The huge bag of worries Old Macdonald had a farm #2 Nursery rhymes
The three Billy goats Gruff The three little pigs There was an old woman who swallowed a fly #2 There was an old woman who swallowed the sea #1 There was an old woman who swallowed the sea #2 Mini Story Sacks (Pakenham literacy mini-story sack) are a library bag containing either finger puppets or hand puppets, and a book of the story to read and share.