Second Grade

by, Katie Gillespie

Published by Lightbox

by, Samantha Bell

Published by Lerner Publishing

By, Katie Gillespie

Published by, Lightbox

Check out the live cams for the elephants at the zoo!

Published by Dial Books for Young Readers

Published by, Dial Books for Young Readers

Published by, Dial Books for Young Readers

Told by, Dianne Ferlatte

Drawn by, Jerry Pinkney

How are these stories the same and different?

Which animal do you think it is?

They do a great job giving reasons to explain their opinions!

Check out these cool illusions

By, Jacob Kramer

Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

The author and illustrator of the book!

Read these cool turtle facts to learn more about these awesome animals!


Illustrated by, Sydney Smith

Illustrated by, Sydney Smith

An Oakland girl and daughter of immigrant parents, Kamala is the first African American and first Asian woman elected to the White House.

Illustrated by, Rafael López

Published by, Penguin Young Readers Group

What Makes You Fabulously Different?

What can you write, draw, sing, dance, create, cook, sew, play, remember, or share?

Published by, G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

How is the classic version of this fairy tale the same or different from Jan Brett's version?

Written and illustrated by, Jan Brett

Published by, Puffin Books

Come play this easy online holiday game!

There's read-alouds, songs, games, and traditions from around the world!

Written and illustrated by, Jan Brett

Published by Puffin Books

Make your own snow dough out of corn starch and oil.

by, Jan Brett

Published by, Scholastic Inc.

with Jan Brett

Learn how Jan Brett got the idea for this classic story

Watch this video to learn how to cut a snowflake out of a single piece of paper!

By, Traci Sorell

Illustrated by, Fané Lessa

Published by, Charlesbridge

By, Eileen Spinelli

Illustrated by, Archie Preston

Published by, Zonderkids Press

Make a Thankful List!

Write down all the things you are thankful for and share it with your family

by, David Alexander Robinson

Illustrated by, Julie Flett.

Published by Highwater Press

Rainsticks are instruments made by Native Americans. Check out this video to learn how to make one at home!

Click on the link to learn a game played by the Miwok Natives

Written by, Jan Zauzmer. Illustrated by, Andrew Roberts. Published by, The Experiment

Written by, Deborah Chandra. Illustrated by, Brock Cole. Published by, Square Fish

Click on the link to cast your vote for our next president!

by, David A. Carter

Published by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustrated by, Jason O' Malley

Engineered by, Bruce Foster. Published by, Jumping Jack Press

Make a ghost out of a single piece of paper

Written by, Jeanne Willis. Illustrated by, Tony Ross. Published by Anderson Press

Click on the lockers to be part of our digital bulletin board. We will model being kind and responsible online by adding an anonymous compliment for your class

Read with permission of Philomel Books

Written, illustrated, and read by Patricia Polacco

Read with permission by, Scholastic Books

The Thunder Cake recipe is special to Patricia Polacco's family. Talk to a family member about a recipe that is special for your family.

GJL [DA] News & Media Literacy - K-2

Watch at least one of the videos on the t.v. Then, watch the "internet safety" video in the bookcase on the left side of the t.v. and watch the video below it, with the picture of a girl's face. Finally, pick two other things in the room to watch or read on your own.

Look at this slideshow and point to the title, author and website address for each article.

Watch one of the Sesame Street videos on the left side of the white board. Read one of the books on the right side of the white board. Click on the poster on the right side of the bookcase. It will take you to a place with more books-- read one of those. Then, click on the big, white pillow on the floor under the white board to listen to "Kindness is a Muscle".

Watch this video. Then think of two adults you trust and would talk to if something you saw online made you feel uncomfortable. Talk to one of them about this video.

[Digital Citizenship] Relationships & Communication-K-2

Watch one of the two videos on the right side of the white board. Read two books on the left side of the white board.

See how many acts of kindness you can do this week!

[DA] Digital Footprint - K-2

Watch "Follow the Digital Trail" ( the video with the four different colored monsters) on the right side of the white board. Then watch the Wild About Safety video with Timon and Puumba to learn how to be Safety Smart. Finally, read one of the books from the bookshelf.

Talk with your family about what you can do to keep your digital footprint safe!

[DigCit] Privacy & Security-K-2

Read the 3 Safety Rules on the Poster next to the whiteboard. Talk about it with a family member. Then, watch one of the videos on the right side of the poster. Read one book from the bookcase. Click on the headphones and listen to one song.


[DigCit] Media Balance_K-2

Media Balance

Listen to one of the songs on the whiteboard, watch two of the videos on the right side of the whiteboard, and read one of the four books on the bookshelf next to the two blue pillows.

A Light in the Attic and Where the Sidewalk Ends

Read with permission of Harper Collins