Tokeneke Library
“The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.”
-Albert Einstein
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End of the Year Approaches
End of the Year Approaches
As we approach the end of the year, there are important dates to know listed below:
All library books are due by June 7, 2023
Darien Public Library presentations about the summer reading program will take place in school for students on May 30th and 31st. Any questions related to the summer reading program should be directed to the Darien Public Library
If you have any questions about lost books you can contact Ms. Choiniere at nchoiniere-kroeker@darienps.org
203-655-9666 ext. 4189
2nd graders Complete Research Projects and Make Graphic Novels with Pixton
2nd graders Complete Research Projects and Make Graphic Novels with Pixton
2nd graders completed a research project during library classes. In connection to learning about library locations and types of books, students selected a nonfiction book of interest. Then they learned how to take notes and record citation information for the resource. Using the tablets and Chromebooks, students learned how to take pictures and upload to PixtonEDU, a graphic novel creation program. Students created their own avatars. They used the avatars, the notes and the photos to tell you what they learned.
Click the links below to view the projects on the class Padlet. Use the link for directions for how students can access PixtonEDU from home.
Coding All Year Long
Coding All Year Long
After the launch of Tokeneke's first Hour of Code event in December 2015, students now see December as the START of our yearlong work related to coding and computer science at Tokeneke School. Kindergarten was introduced to coding by programming Botley through the maze they created. Each student either built the maze or had a command card. They worked as a team to create the code for Botley. You can see the excitement when the code was a success. They will transition to using CodeMonkey for programming instruction during the month of December. The rest of the school will begin computer science work with the review and re-introduction to the CodeMonkey program which has block coding, script coding and a creative aspect for advanced coders to create games and challenges for their classmates. Our access to CodeMonkey is due to the generous support of our Board of Education. On the Coding page you will find directions for how you can access CodeMonkey from home as well as information about Botley the Coding Robot (many students asked about where they could get one).
Our Beautiful Library
Our Beautiful Library
The students and I are so excited to be back in the library. I like to think that the library is full of treasure. The definition of treasure depends on the person. The treasure could be books or new technologies or an oasis for learning. What will the 2022-2023 school year bring? What memories will we make? I know that students will read new books that allow them to use their imaginations. They'll ask questions and dig for answers. Let's set out to take some risks this year. We will learn to "try again" and celebrate each person's success. At Tokeneke, we are a community of wonderers, learners and readers.
Epic! Read
Epic! Read
Are you looking for some new books to read? Go to the library's account for Epic! Read. Follow these directions:
Go to www.getepic.com/students
Log in with the class code iip7025
Select your name and start reading.
If your name isn't listed, read as a guest.
You can search for your name in the Search for Student box.
**This access is only available during typical school hours M - F from 6 AM - 4:30 PM. If you are interested in accessing Epic! Read during after hours please click this link for more information.
Don't forget to check out Tokeneke's collection of eBooks and audiobooks that you can access through OverDrive's Sora app. The new ebooks purchased will be sure to keep readers entertained. If you need information about using this collection contact Ms. Choiniere, Tokeneke School's librarian. Information about logging in is available in the guide below.
Here is an interesting article regarding the benefits of listening to audiobooks. The author, Daniel Willingham, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. He has written numerous articles about education. In the past his research has included studying the brain with a focus on learning and memory.
How to access Sora for 2nd graders.pdfDigital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
As part of the library program of study, students participate in lessons that connect the Tokeneke Kid's Code to digital citizenship. The activities and lesson plans were developed by the organization, Common Sense. "Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century." The goal of these lessons is to help students be Kind and Accepting, Honest and Responsible, Safe and Peaceful, Respectful to All, while working in a digital environment. You might find the information on the Common Sense site help. The link below will take you to the Parent Concerns page. From there you can access all that Common Sense has to offer.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns
"Our Mission." Common Sense, Common Sense Media, www.commonsensemedia.org/reviews. Accessed 27 Sept. 2017.
Searching for Images
Searching for Images
The Internet makes searching for images very easy but not all images have been added to sites with the rights for people to use. Part of being a good digital citizen is knowing how to find images you are allowed to use and how to provide the proper citation for the images. Below is an instructional video that I created to help students learn how to change their search settings when using Google. The video is also available under the Online Resources tab as well as the Tokeneke Library Google Site for Students
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