Introductions, procedures, and expectations
Book care and shelf care
Library locations - finding books
Select “Just Right” books – purpose and five finger rule
Review call numbers - put in correct order using http://www.mrs-lodges-library.com/play-shelver
Introduction to beginning chapter book series - Washington State Otter Award nominees
Towner Nonfiction book award nominees - Highlight fiction vs. nonfiction
Bill Peet author study
Caldecott Medal and Honor books
Internet Safety – “Digital Trails”
Nonfiction text features - table of contents, glossary, index, diagram, caption, bold print
Note-taking practice
Insect Research – locate and use information to take notes about an insect (books & websites)
Read some Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award nominees and vote for favorite
Fairy Tales - Compare and contrast Cinderella stories (Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: a worldwide Cinderella, Yeh-Shen, The Egyptian Cinderella, and Interstellar Cinderella)
Scholastic Book Fairs
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Summer Reading program (www.fvrl.org)
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program (www.bn.com and search for Summer Reading)
Share about next year's book award nominees for Washington Children's Choice Award, Otter Award and Towner Award