Hello, Cook Cubs! How do you kids like my library picture? It is kind of like the Cook library isn't it? I know I am not actually sitting in my rocking chair reading to you all, but I created a picture that can remind us of what our library time is like. I will post a book every week so that we can still read together. I hope you kids have been doing some of your own reading too! I miss you!
Love, Mrs. Metzger
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BOOK VIDEO READ ALOUDS ON THIS WEBPAGE WERE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR USE LIMITS ON COPYRIGHT LAW FOR THE TRANSFORMATIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO OUR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 CLOSURE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
1/17/2022
THE LITTLE BUTTERFLY THAT COULD
Have you ever felt like giving up or like you just can't do something? Did you know when you push through hard times to accomplish something without giving up it's called perseverance? Let's read THE LITTLE BUTTERFLY THAT COULD together and see if butterfly has perseverance?
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AR Quiz No. 510929
1/17/2022
Have you ever wished for a snow day? Would you do a silly dance or put a spoon under your pillow if it helped you get a snow day? Do you think Willow wants a snow day? Click on the book and read it with me to find out.
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AR Quiz No. 142700
Click on the link above and listen to some fun Thanksgiving read alouds. I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving break. Love, Mrs. Metzger
1/18/21
Did you know that Humpty Dumpty is an egg? Do you know the nursery rhyme about Humpty Dumpty? Read it with me -
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again
That's where Humpty Dumpty's story ends. That is, until now. After the Fall takes place right where this nursery rhyme ends. Humpty Dumpty has fallen, he is in a million pieces, and the king's men couldn't put him back together again. Click the book and let's find out what happens to Humpty Dumpty now.
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Click here to get to Flipgrid - Remember to click on the view topics and then click on the book that you are answering the questions for.
1/11/2021
Meet Monkey and Cake.
They are silly and they are curious.
Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they do not.
But Monkey and Cake are always best friends.
Click on the book to read My Tooth Is Lost with Mrs. Metzger.
GET READY TO LAUGH!
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Click here to get to Flipgrid - Remember to click on the view topics and then click on the book that you are answering the questions for.
Wishing you a Happy New Year with the hope that you will have many blessings in the year to come.
Love-
Mrs. Metzger
1/4/2021
Squirrel knows that New Year's Day is a great day for making resolutions! But what does it mean to make a resolution, anyway? As she makes visits around the forest she learns about New Year’s resolutions and helps her friends get started on theirs. If only she can think of a resolution of her very own. Click here to read Squirrel's New Year's Resolution with Mrs. Metzger.
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AR Quiz No. 138947
12/14/2020
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with the ones you love!
Christmas Kwanzaa
Hanukkah Winter Solstice
Las Posadas Diwala
Chinese New Year
12/14/2020
GREAT JOY is a wonderful story of a child experiencing the real spirit of Christmas. Click on the book to read along and find out what this child does to experience this.
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AR Quiz No. 119066
12/08/2020
VIRTUAL MAKERSPACE
If you like to create, imagine, read, learn, discover and more then you need to check out this virtual makerspace. You can build, code, design, read books, listen to music, and more.
12/7/2020
Who knew that cakes were so rude?! In this deliciously entertaining book, a not-so-sweet cake never says please or thank you or listens to its parents--gets its just desserts. Will this rude cake be able to change his ways? Click on the book to read the story and find out.
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AR Quiz No. 176701
Remember to click on the View 15 Topics to see all the different books.
12/01/2020
LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET is a wonderful story about a little boy who learns a very important life lesson while spending time with his Nana. No matter where you are at in your life, you can find beautiful things if you look hard enough. Click on the book to read the story.
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AR Quiz No. 171387
Remember to click on the View 14 Topics to see all of the different books.
10/7/2020
Why does the pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Sounds like pigeon has a lot of questions. Click on the book to read this story with me. Let's find out if pigeon ends up liking school!
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AR Quiz No. 502048
Do you like my back to school bitmoji? I am very excited to see you all again. I hope if you have a lot of questions about school like pigeon did that this story helped you to realize that it's okay to have different feelings about coming back to school. Other kids and adults at school are having the same feelings as you. We will practice things and learn together. Looking foward to seeing you all!
9/30/2020
A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER is a story about a family who's house is destroyed by a fire. Read along with me if you would like to see a good glimpse of city life, working hard for something, and the beauty of a strong community.
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AR Quiz No. 9761
9/23/2020
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST is a young girl with a passion for science. She is always investigating the world around her. Her family tries to support her curiosity but it isn't always easy. Especially when she tries to put their cat in the washing machine. OH NO! Why would she do that? Let's find out. Click on the book to read it with me.
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AR Quiz # 185856
9/16/2020
Hi kids! I hope you are all getting into a nice school routine including reading with me once a week. YAY! This week our positivity character trait is having a mindset that other people matter. What do you think this means? I have a good idea of what this means and I bet you do too. Let's read The Invisible Boy and see if we are right. Go grab your furry friend and let's have storytime! Click on the book to get started.
AR Quiz No. 161744
9/9/2020
Hi Kids!! Welcome to 2020/2021 school year. I hope you all had an awesome summer and are ready to get back to learning. I know I am looking forward to our weekly readings. This week I have picked a few quick stories that have to do with how we are living as we shelter at home. We all have different feelings about being home and that is okay. There are also things we can do to let people know we still care even though we haven't been able to see them. I hope you enjoy the stories. Click on either of the books to hear both of the stories. No flipgrid or ar tests this week. We will start that next week. Everyone have a great first week back!!!
Love,
Mrs. Metzger
6/3/20
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6/3/20
ICE CREAM SUMMER is a story about a grandpa who writes to his grandson ,Joe, to find out about his summer. His grandson writes him back and tells him all about his summer fun. See if you enjoy any of the same things.
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AR Quiz No. 175073
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER AND EAT LOTS OF ICE CREAM!!
5/27/20
POE WON'T GO is a story about an elephant who plants himself in the middle of the road and won't move for anyone. Well almost anyone. Click on POE WON'T GO to find out what happens in this story and if somebody can actually get an elephant to move. Sounds a little tricky.
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AR Quiz No. 501261
5/22/20
ESCAPE ROOM
Click on Cinderella to solve the clues and puzzles and help Cinderella get her happily ever after. Have fun!
5/22/20
ESCAPE ROOM
Click on Dog Man and help him get out of the escape room. He can't do it without your help. Have fun!
5/20/2020
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story is a story about a little boy named Louie who's story keeps getting messed up, and he's not happy about it! What's the point of telling his tale if he can't tell it perfectly? But when he stops and takes a deep breath, he realizes that everything is actually just fine, and his story is a good one--imperfections and all.
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AR Quiz No. 170605
Click here to get to Flipgrid Once you are on Flipgrid click on the 6 topics on the right side to see all the different book questions.
5/18/2020
Book adventure with Mrs. Metzger!
Come along and join the fun! Click on either of Mrs. Metzger's pictures to download and print on your home computer and take her on a book adventure. You could read with her in your backyard, your favorite spot in your house, take her on a bike ride or a picnic and read to her. Use your imagination! When you have a photo, please email it to Mrs. Metzger at smetzger@gbcs.org. Photos will post to the Cook/Mason Facebook page and everyone who participates will receive a Ziggy's gift certificate compliments of Mrs. White, our district librarian. The gift certificates will arrive in your email as a reply to receiving your photo. I hope you have a lot of FUN with this!! Can't wait to see where your imaginations take her.
5/13/2020
Babysitting Marvin's Sister is a story about how much mischief a little sister can get in. Click the link to find out what kind of trouble Marvin's little sister finds.
No AR quiz this week.
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5/6/2020
Bedtime Is Canceled is a story about a brother and sister that want to cancel bedtime for the whole world. Imagine what that would be like. NO BEDTIME EVER!! Read this story with me to find out if the kids succeed at making this happen. What do you predict will happen in this story? Remember, a prediction is what you think will happen in the story before reading any of it.
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AR Quiz No. 154691
4/29/2020
Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies - With perfect page-flipping claws and super snouts to sniff out amazing adventures, bears really do make the BEST READING BUDDIES...but can Adelaide convince Mrs. Fitz-Pea?
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AR Quiz No. 179779
Don't forget to answer my questions in Flipgrid!
4/22/2020
Meet Monkey and Cake. They are silly and they are curious. Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they do not. But Monkey and Cake are always best friends. Read this story and you will definitely giggle.
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AR Quiz No. 501533
4/15/2020
Happy Dreamer is a story about a boy who loved to dream. While the world tells him to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines, Happy Dreamer celebrates all the moments in between when your mind and spirit soar and you are free to become your own true dreamer maximus. I hope you enjoy this story as much as Mrs. Metzger enjoyed reading it to you. Don't forget to go to flipgrid and answer my 2 questions. I would love to hear about your dreams. Also, don't forget to take the AR Quiz.
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AR Quiz No. 188772
Hi kids!! Do you like my Bitmoji? What are you reading this week? You can e-mail me and let me know at smetzger@gbcs.org
4/8/2020
Can I Be Your Dog is a story about a dog named Arfy. He is looking for a forever home. He lives all alone in a box in an ally and he's lonesome. Arfy decides to write letters to families who live on Butternut Street asking them to adopt him.
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