Manning Library
2nd-3rd Quarter Highlights
Literacy * Enrichment * Engagement
Building Literacy Skills in the Library
Reading & Writing
Students work on building literacy by writing backstories based on books they love to read in preparation for their board game project.
Peer Read Alouds
Students develop literacy skills in the library by reading out to their peers. Literacy is also developed through small & whole group discussions.
Game Day
Students develop spatial literacy skills through games that promote the use of pattern recognition and memory. Spatial literacy helps students with organization, planning, and creating mental maps.
Collaboration & Team Building
Students work together to develop characters for their board game projects. Students learned about various archetypes and adapted characters from their favorite books in their games.
Independent Reading
Students are encouraged to read independently during book check out. Whisper phones are offered to help students improve fluency, comprehension and pronunciation.
Family Engagement
Family engagement is a priority at Manning, as students shared their gameboards with their families at the CUSD201 STEM night.
Let the Games Begin - A SPIN on the Traditional Book Club
Theme
During 3rd Quarter, students in 3-5th grade studied board game design and worked in groups to create board games based on their favorite novels.
Character
Using characters from their favorite novels, students wrote back stories to provide the foundation for their baord games.
Setting
Students studied theme and setting from and principles of game board design to create uniqe boards.
Mrs, Torrise, Manning Librarian * Mrs. Stange, Library Assistant