Library vist

My den went to the library tonight and I really expected it to be a tough den meeting. But the boys loved going, getting their cards and picking out a book. Isn't it interesting that the things I think will be boring to them are the things that they enjoy the most? I guess it just goes to show you that you never know what boy these age like.

Adventures in Books activities

This week we are going to the library to complete some electives that go with our monthly theme "Adventures in Books".


Elective 6A~ Go to the Library and get a library card
Elective 6B~ Choose a book
Requirement 10D~ Read a book with your family
Elective 6C~ Make a book cover

Don't know what to use for your book cover paper? How about old wrapping paper that is turned backwards giving you a white cover? Or you can buy brown butcher paper rolls at your local office supply store. We plan on precutting the paper before the meeting.

Read a book to your boys

Tonight I tried something that really was not part of my den meeting plan. I found a book with a Pirate theme in my son's room, so I thought that since we're doing books and a Pirate theme in our den, I would take the book and read to them. We were in the sanctuary practicing our color guard ceremony for the next Pack meeting and I sat down on the altar stairs and had the boys sit around besides and behind me while I read the book to them. It was the first time my boys were quite. They sat attentively as I read to them.

What a nice surprise. Quality quiet time with all my boys. I wish someone had taken a picture.