November: India

Theme: India

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Book themes for storytimes and displays: tigers, elephants, etc.; Diwali; folk tales; kids’ travel books

Lapsit theme(s): tigers, elephants, etc.

Book club: Boys without Names by Kashmira Sheth ($6.99 per copy on Amazon.com)

Science Saturday: Learn about pH and write secret messages/make paintings on goldenrod paper. Materials: goldenrod paper, paintbrushes, powdered laundry detergent, baking soda, vinegar, white crayons (American Chemical Society, 2012).

Art Saturday: Diwali lamps. Materials: homemade modeling clay, tealights.