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During the month of February, we will be celebrating Black authors, illustrators and stories as we learn celebrate Black History Month in the Library. Students will also be studying books in our Biography section and reviewing the Dewey Decimal System, its classifications and how to find non-fiction books in the library.
During the month of February, we will be celebrating Black authors, illustrators and stories as we learn celebrate Black History Month in the Library. Students will also be studying books in our Biography section and reviewing the Dewey Decimal System, its classifications and how to find non-fiction books in the library.
We will be completing an Author Study on Vashti Harrison and highlighting some special book series in addition to promoting our February Reading Challenge.
We will be completing an Author Study on Vashti Harrison and highlighting some special book series in addition to promoting our February Reading Challenge.
Happy New Year! We will start the new year off by completing new Reading Resolutions and continuing our Holidays Around the World study by learning about how the New Year is celebrated throughout the world in many different ways and at different times, learning about MLK Day and the Lunar New Year that begins on January 29th.
Happy New Year! We will start the new year off by completing new Reading Resolutions and continuing our Holidays Around the World study by learning about how the New Year is celebrated throughout the world in many different ways and at different times, learning about MLK Day and the Lunar New Year that begins on January 29th.
This month students will also learn about the Winter Season with research studies and non-fiction read alouds on Artic Animals, the Science of Snow and Wilson Bentley, also known as "Snowflake Bentley" - who was the first known person to take detailed photographs of snowflakes and record their features. We will be completing an Author Study on one of our favorite authors and illustrators - Jan Brett and begin our January Reading Challenge.
This month students will also learn about the Winter Season with research studies and non-fiction read alouds on Artic Animals, the Science of Snow and Wilson Bentley, also known as "Snowflake Bentley" - who was the first known person to take detailed photographs of snowflakes and record their features. We will be completing an Author Study on one of our favorite authors and illustrators - Jan Brett and begin our January Reading Challenge.
Working on New Year's Goals in 1st and 2nd grade.
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students worked on "Reading Resolutions" and Finding Books they want to Read in 2025!
During December students will be conducting research on reindeers, learning about how holidays are celebrated around the world, studying authors and book series, completing our genres study, and discussing fact and opinion, OPAC searching and reading some fun seasonal books - both fiction and non-fiction, holiday classics and new books along with a fun December Reading Challenge.
During December students will be conducting research on reindeers, learning about how holidays are celebrated around the world, studying authors and book series, completing our genres study, and discussing fact and opinion, OPAC searching and reading some fun seasonal books - both fiction and non-fiction, holiday classics and new books along with a fun December Reading Challenge.
During December and January we are studying Holidays Around the World and learning about how many different cultures celebrate holidays and traditions.
During December and January we are studying Holidays Around the World and learning about how many different cultures celebrate holidays and traditions.
READ! READ! AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
READ! READ! AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
Students also received their December Reading Logs. Students can record their reading and return for a special prize and reading certificate.
Students also received their December Reading Logs. Students can record their reading and return for a special prize and reading certificate.
Here is a copy of our December Reading Log to download.
During the first week of December, we began our 25 Days of Magic Book Calendar where we will read a seasonal book each day.
During the first week of December, we began our 25 Days of Magic Book Calendar where we will read a seasonal book each day.
During Non-Fiction November, students will be voting for their favorite book character while learning about the election process and the electoral collage vs. the popular vote, we will begin our November Reading Challenge, celebrate Veteran's Day and its history and make cards for veterans, Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and research about different cultures and some of the holidays they celebrate, explore more of our Fiction Genres, learn how to use our Destiny catalog to find books in the library and researching turkeys and life in Colonial America.
During Non-Fiction November, students will be voting for their favorite book character while learning about the election process and the electoral collage vs. the popular vote, we will begin our November Reading Challenge, celebrate Veteran's Day and its history and make cards for veterans, Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and research about different cultures and some of the holidays they celebrate, explore more of our Fiction Genres, learn how to use our Destiny catalog to find books in the library and researching turkeys and life in Colonial America.
November Reading Challenge
November Reading Challenge
Students will receive copies of our November Reading Challenge to record their reading minutes during the month of November. All students who complete the challenge and return a signed copy to Mrs. Bailes will earn a certificate and special bookmark as a reward for their reading!
Riverview's Library will be participating in National Non-Fiction November by studying many non-fiction topics and learning how to conduct research.
One of my favorite ways to teach nonfiction (and get students interested in nonfiction books!) is to pair them with fiction books. Another way I use book pairings is to teach students about cause and effect. During November we will be reviewing nonfiction text features, researching special topics and comparing the the differences between fiction and nonfiction.
National Non-Fiction November is the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual celebration of all things factual. Born out of National Non-Fiction Day, the whole month now celebrates all those readers that have a passion for information and facts and attempts to bring non fiction celebration in line with those of fiction.
National Non-Fiction November is the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual celebration of all things factual. Born out of National Non-Fiction Day, the whole month now celebrates all those readers that have a passion for information and facts and attempts to bring non fiction celebration in line with those of fiction.
Click here to learn more about National Non-Fiction November and how to promote non-fiction reading for your students and family.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month, which pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. We will be celebrating by reading the works of Native American authors whose works shine a light on Native American experiences and issues. In addition, we will be researching and learning about Native American folktales, history and customs.
Fun Family Activities Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
The South Carolina State Library has many resources available for South Carolians to discover more about Native Americans in South Carolina. Click on the links below to discover books to read with your family, research SC Tribes and Trace Your Native American ancestry.
This illustrated children’s book tells the story of fry bread and its importance to Native American families across North America. It includes a recipe and a history note by the author that delves into the many facets of this post-colonial food.
Click on the picture above to hear a read aloud of this inspirational book.
Non-Fiction Favorite:
Non-Fiction Favorite:
Thank You Sarah, The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
Thank You Sarah, The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
By Laurie Halse Anderson
By Laurie Halse Anderson
The main character, Sarah Hale, is one bold, brave, stubborn, and smart woman who saved Thanksgiving! Hale used her persuasive writings to support the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Beginning in 1846, she charged the president and other leading politicians to push for the national celebration of Thanksgiving, which was then only celebrated in the Northeast. This story is inspirational, historical, and teaches perseverance. Students love reading about how Sarah Hale's influence created the national holiday of Thanksgiving.
Students voted for Riverview's Favorite Book Character in our School-Wide Election
Students voted for Riverview's Favorite Book Character in our School-Wide Election
Harry Potter was the winner of Riverview's First Annual Book Character Election!
Harry Potter was the winner of Riverview's First Annual Book Character Election!
Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades voted using the Popular Vote format, while 3rd, 4th and 5th graders voted in using an Electoral Collage format. This allowed older students to experience how the Electoral Collage works in Presidental Elections.
Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades voted using the Popular Vote format, while 3rd, 4th and 5th graders voted in using an Electoral Collage format. This allowed older students to experience how the Electoral Collage works in Presidental Elections.
During the first two weeks of November, students made thank you cards and letters for our veterans during their library time as we learned about the history of Veteran's Day.
During the first two weeks of November, students made thank you cards and letters for our veterans during their library time as we learned about the history of Veteran's Day.
Mrs. Bailes sent cards and letters to the Veteran's Hospital and through Operation Gratitude. If you would like more information about how to send letters to deployed troops through the Operation Gratitude program, please click here.
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