Library Class + Research

What do students do during Library Class? The 21st century library is an active place where learning takes lots of different forms. The Library is the place where children can explore, find answers, and have the time to follow their interests. In our Library, you will see students working together, having conversations, sharing insights or solving problems.

Choosing Books to Check Out: All kindergarten, first and second grade classes are scheduled to come to the Library once per week. "Reader Advisory" is where we help students who need support in choosing a "just right" book as they learn their way around the Library and develop of love of reading.

Information Literacy Lessons based on AASL Standards: All lessons generally start with a book that has been chosen to support learning followed by related activities. Students may also have interactive learning on the Smartboard, work on laptop computers, learn about media literacy through high quality audio books or videos, and begin to develop evaluative skills on using the internet.

Activity Centers: The Library is the best-equipped classroom in the school; puzzles, paper, crafts, manipulatives, technology equipment and of course, LOTS of books! It makes sense that we use these resources to engage and excite students to pursue self-directed learning. All activities are based on standards and help to reinforce the expectations in the classroom. Carefully planned centers give children a chance to be self-motivated learners who can take charge of their behavior and actions as they pursue their interests while connecting with books. Centers are changed monthly so students stay interested and engaged while using a variety of skill sets.

Do the students come to the Library to do research? All students come to the Library to work with Mrs. Pyles on projects as a whole class or in small groups throughout the school year. This is a meaningful way for students to integrate library and literacy information skills with 21st century learning strategies. I also support research, reading and writing in the classrooms by collaborating with teachers. Our students are practicing important research skills they can use for lifelong learning.