Library 3-5

Hope to see you all out and about this summer!

Are you a "Purple Person"?

Listen to your fellow classmates read this week!

Best of luck to our High School Graduates of 2020! Come back and visit us at Jeffery!

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Library activity #9

After researching in Britannica School...

See if you can answer these questions:

  1. To what family of mammals does the llama belong?

  2. What areas of the world are they most commonly found?

  3. What is the alpaca valued for?

Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse

By Jonathon StutzmanIllustrated by Heather Fox

In Classlink:

  • Find "Library Resources"
  • Click on Britannica School
  • In the elementary setting, type "llama" into the search bar
  • Do the same with "alpaca"
  • How are they different? How are they the same?

Britannica School offers many resources, such as images, videos, and higher level articles. Now search for other animals. What did you learn?

Library activity #8

Use this week to make a plan for summer reading.

Jeffery Summer Reading Grid

Summer reading

Check out these links (or use the QR codes for easy access on the go!). If you have trouble accessing any of the sites, please email me at ksporer@kusd.edu. Also, you may prefer to use the class code for Epic! that your teachers have assigned you instead of the code I have here.

get those brain waves flowing and keep reading!

Library ACtivity #7

Follow the Neat Line through some familiar Mother Goose Rhymes and see how it saves the day!

Think of a familiar nursery rhyme, or fairy tale. How could the Neat Line save the day and change the outcome of the story?

Here's something NEW!

Wow your family with this neat trick!
Reading Lounge

Click to open my virtual reading lounge, and see how many hidden links you can find! Each week, I'll update it so you can have one place to find all of my videos, and more!

Mrs. Sporer's Reading Lounge

Library activity #6

Everyone loves something NEW, right? Come see the new books I've just received at my house!

Stick around and listen to Unplugged Ninja, by Mary Nhin.

In this story, Ninja realizes he does not like the way he acts when he spends TOO much time on his electronics. He learns that, as long as he remembers to do the "3R's", he feels much happier, sleeps better, and isn't so angry. What do you do for your "3R's" (Reset, Reconnect, Relax) to keep your mind and body healthy?

Please send responses to: ksporer@teachers.kusd.edu

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"Fun for One"!

This week: Make your own ice cream!

Don't forget those extra tasty toppings and add-ins for your favorite bowl of YUMMY!

Grab these ingredients and get ready!

1-Gallon ziploc baggie

1-quart ziploc baggie

1 Cup milk*

1 Tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 Cup salt

Ice (about 4 cups)

*heavy cream makes a tastier dessert!
Star Wars Library Lesson

library activity #5

It's the week of May 4, so we celebrate all things Star Wars by saying, "May the 4th be with you!". Try many of these cool games, challenges, creations to get in the mood! And if you're like me, and not totally up on "Star Wars" history, don't worry! You'll figure it out, and have a great time!

Introducing....

Hey! "Fun for One" has something I can do by myself!
Jeffery Library Choice Board Week 2

Library activity #4

The Choice Board is back! All new activities to choose from makes these Library-related suggestions worth checking out!

Big news!!

Coming soon...

Look here for a brand new series of videos that show you fun and creative ways to have "Fun for One"!

Sourdough Starter

Have you tried your starter yet? It's easy, and I'll bet you have all the ingredients at home already! Join my on this journey to bread making!



STEM #3

Library activity #3

Many families are struggling right now, having to balance work with kids at home. In the story, The Paper Kingdom, by Helena Ku Rhee, Daniel sees how hard is parents work all night long. Ask the adults in your home what they remember about their parents or grandparents going to work. Did they ever get to watch them work? What do you think Daniel will do differently, now that he's seen how messy the Paper Kingdom is? What have YOU learned?



STEM Activity #3: Make a Paper Airplane, with love!

This was originally a Valentine project, but I think adding something heartfelt to your airplane makes it special! Write a nice message, include a drawing, or just sail it off to someone you love!

Jeffery Library Choice Board Week 1

Library activity #2

Reading at home can be fun, but not to everybody. Take a look at the Choice Board and try something different this week!

STEM Activity #2: Create your own bread starter!

See how you can make delicious bread and other baked treats with just two easy ingredients to get started! Making Sourdough Starter


Bread Lab by Kim Binczewski and Bethany Econopouly; illustrated by Hayelin Choi (read by Mrs. Sporer)

Library Activity #1

  • Listen to "Planting the Trees of Kenya" by Claire Nivola and "The Tree Lady" by H. Joseph Hopkins

  • Compare the two main characters in these stories; how are they alike and how are they different? Make a list or a venn diagram comparing both. Send me a picture of your work, if you'd like, at ksporer@teachers.kusd.edu

  • These two women made the world a better place through the planting of trees. What can you do to make a difference in your community? Your city? Your country? Send me a picture of something that represents this idea.

STEM Activity #1: Create a Cottonball Launcher!

Grab those toilet paper tubes, some rubber bands, and that unsharpened pencil to shoot those cottonballs. And, of course, send pics!!!