Week of September 8-12

Second Grade - Fiction, Non-Fiction, Dewey Decimal System.

We will review these different sections of the library and focus a lot more on the Dewey decimal system this school year.  Another goal is for students become more independent when searching for a book and using the computer's online catalog system to find the book and call number.  Students will practice this skill for a number of different lessons.  As students show me success, they will earn a paw!  Students of course will be checking out books!

First Grade - How to choose a right fit book.  

This is something the first grade teachers focus on as well.  As first grade students are still emerging into stronger readers it is very important they pick the right book for them.  Many times students feel they need to pick the "biggest" book, but it doesn't mean it has the right material for them.  This guide is helpful and you may want to use it when you visit your own public library.

Finding the Right Fit Book

Kindergarten

Kindergartners will work on alphabetical skills. This is something we will on for a while as it will help them find books in the library and remember where letter "fall" in the alphabet.  Of course, we have to make sure we have a lot of fun and students enjoy singing the "ABC Song."  I will also be reading books about the alphabet to reinforce this skill.

Students will also be bringing home their FIRST book from the IMC.  Remember students can keep books for up to 1 week, but many like to bring them back so they can check out a new book the second time they visit the library.