Jan Brett Author Study

Students in K-2nd grade are participating in an author study about author/illustrator Jan Brett. Through this study, students are learning about what inspires authors and illustrators to write and draw, how to identify parts of a book, and about how readers read favorite stories over and over again. Students have enjoyed reading Jan Brett's books so far!

First Grade Collaboration

First grade students are learning about Past and Present by comparing Colonial times to today. During library lessons, students are learning how to conduct research using the SUPER 3 Method by Bob Berkowitz. We work together to PLAN our past and present research, then we DO the research using PebbleGO!, then we REVIEW our findings. Students bring the chart of research notes back to class with them. It has been fun learning to research in first grade!

Kindergarten Collaboration

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Shorter's and Mrs. Segers' classes visited the library last week to go on a Fairy Tale Field Trip. We used Google Earth to take a tour of where various Fairy Tales originated. Students have been studying Fairy Tales in class for the past several weeks.

Looking for a New Book?

This search engine will help you find your next book! Just type in your favorite title, and it will pull up other books that are similar. A book lover's dream!

Scary Story Writing Center

This month, students in grades 3-5 wrote Scary Stories during library center time. They loved it! Many students asked to bring their library notebooks home with them to continue writing their stories. I was impressed with the quality of the stories and the excitement of our young writers!

Skyping with Author Michael Shoulders

Two Kindergarten classes Skyped with author Michael Shoulders last week. Students in Mrs. Shorter's class and Mrs. Segers' class prepared questions and asked Mr. Shoulders about being an author. We learned so much from this outstanding author!

Global Read Aloud Update

We are finishing up the Global Read Aloud! K-2 grade students have been participating in the Global Read Aloud for the past 5 weeks. Students have been learning about Lauren Castillo during library classes and during art! We received post cards from classes in Maine, South Carolina, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Through the Global Read Aloud, students not only connected with classes across the globe, they were able to learn many important reading skills, including:

- Making personal connections to books

- Author and illustrator roles

- "Reading" details in pictures

- Showing preferences for favorite books and preferences of how to read

Would you like more information about GRA? Click Here!

Phenomenal Historical Fiction

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http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/02/03/new-historical-fiction-books/

How to Read With Your Child Productively

Many parents wonder how to help their child read at home. Click the picture below to read a great article about how parents can read with their children productively.

Library Center Fun!

After each library lesson, students can select a library center to visit. All of the centers promote literacy and a love of reading! Students have been enjoying the library centers.  
                         

Here's what some students have said about centers:

“I like the Puzzle Center because it works my brain and it’s fun to do.” –Tate

“The News Center is my favorite because I like to read about marine biology and check for new fish and animals that have been discovered.” –Nathan

“I like the Book Wish List center because now I know what books to read next time I come to the library- I can just look at my wish list!” –Brecken

“The Book Wish List center keeps you organized and helps you remember which book you want to read next” –Addie 

ABC Book Center

Independent Reading Center

Magazine Center

Independent Reading Center

Puzzle Center- They finished the puzzle!

Independent Reading Center

Shelver Center

Library Center

Library Center

Read with a Friend Center

Read with a Friend Center

Puzzle Center

Read with a Friend Center

Read to Yourself Center

Library Center