Lessons 2022-23
June
June 9 - 15
All: What is Juneteenth?
Kindergarten:
Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McCloskey
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16AatmAoHIEQGz2TrWZViM_zhI4LRkYdm/view?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PbDctfOPt3QU006rxEAVDp9aYLn05uiBWRd6H6cf1y4/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy classic children's stories and learning about bears!
First Grade
Pebble Go! Online Encyclopedia
Learning Target: Students will learn how to access and use Pebble Go! to look up information on topics of personal interest.
Second Grade:
How to Make a Bouncing Egg, by Jennifer L. Marks
We will complete our "eggsperiment"
Students will have time to experiment with paper bridges and other engineering activities and free choice in the makerspace area.
Third Grade
All Different Now, by Angela Johnson
Juneteenth for Mazie, by Floyd Cooper
More time with: AI for Oceans https://studio.code.org/s/oceans/lessons/1/levels/1
Learning Target: I can read interesting books for information purposes and
learn about people's lives around the world.
Fourth Grade:
Review Sora - give all students SORA Card
Review Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
Activities - students will have time to use our activity books to learn various
skills. Crafting, drawing, origami, magic.
June 2 - 8
Kindergarten
Eric Carle Author Study:
Cosmic Kids Yoga - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by Eric Carle. I understand the
difference between fiction and non-fiction books on various topics.
First Grade
Another and You Matter, by Christian Robinson
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by author and illustrator Christian Robinson
Second Grade:
How to Make a Bouncing Egg, by Jennifer L. Marks
We will begin our "eggsperiment"
Students will have time to experiment with paper bridges and other engineering activities
Third Grade
One Plastic Bag, Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia, by Miranda Paul
https://www.facebook.com/okayafrica/videos/1508386899179803/
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=3RLrTCVmLCc
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=XH4BxPasz70
AI for Oceans https://studio.code.org/s/oceans/lessons/1/levels/1
Learning Target: I can read interesting books for information purposes and
learn about people's lives around the world.
Fourth Grade:
Two Bad Ants, by Chris Van Allsburg
Activities - students will have time to use our activity books to learn various
skills. Crafting, drawing, origami, magic.
May
May 24 - May 31
Kindergarten
Eric Carle Author Study:
Ten Little Rubber Ducks, by Eric Carle
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin
The Art of Eric Carle
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjxLIMF2Fq0
Ever Laurel Container Ship https://www.vesselfinder.com/ship-photos/476630
Whale Song https://youtu.be/WabT1L-nN-E
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by Eric Carle. I understand the
difference between fiction and non-fiction books on various topics.
First Grade
Gaston and Antoinette, by Kelly DiPucchio
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvOM6cJt46-z818AVQ8QSbLJbDkB9vzG/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3F5OyPTn3MIu0eUaybVelhVmQ_YEYK3/view?usp=sharing
Make Gaston and Antoinette puppets and color the Eiffel Tower
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by author Kelly DiPucchio and enjoy sweet dog stories!
Second Grade:
Rosie Revere, Engineer, by Andrea Beaty
Learning Target: I enjoy reading fiction books, and learning about engineering, technology, and inventions!
Make Rosie Copters https://longwoodgardens.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/rosie_revere_event_kit_v2.pdf
Introduce other Andrea Beaty Books... Questioneers Series
Third Grade:
Maya Lin, Artist Architect of Light and Lines, by Jeanne Walker Harvey & The Wall, by Eve Bunting.
Discuss Memorial Day
https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm play video
https://www.mayalinstudio.com/memory-works/vietnam-veterans-memorial Show the images of The Vietnam Veterans memorial wall.
Fourth Grade:
The Sweetest Fig, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: Chris Van Allsburg author study, I am familiar with the books and art of Chris Van Allsburg.
May 16-23
Kindergarten
Eric Carle Author Study:
A House for Hermit Crab, by Eric Carle
Crab shell exchange video https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=f1dnocPQXDQ
Crab with anemones video: https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=dYFALyP2e7
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by Eric Carle. I understand the
difference between fiction and non-fiction books on various topics and I enjoy
learning facts about animals.
First Grade
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon, by Dean Robbins
Share any of the following if time:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-d1CvzZxdIk9dhNLnQxObVhj66OUdzP1Ax1tQq1MCTA/present?usp=sharing (Google Slideshow)
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=YJR6gj2y7Eg (Author Dan Robbins video about his book)
https://www.alanbean.com/ (Alan Bean's website if you want to show his paintings)
Learning Target: I enjoy narrative non-fiction and learning about space and astronauts.
Second Grade:
The Glorious Flight, by Alice and Martin Provensen
A Daring Flight - PBS
Learning Target: I enjoy reading narrative non-fiction books, and learning about engineering, technology, and inventors!
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking long ship https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/professions/education/the-longships
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Norse Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
Fourth Grade:
Tales from the Odyssey, by Mary Pope Osborne
The Adventures of Odysseus, by Hugh Lupton
https://www.barefootbooks.com/uk/odysseus
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit#slide=id.p
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
May 9-15
Kindergarten
Eric Carle Author Study:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring, by Eric Carle
Variety of non-fiction books about caterpillars and butterflies.
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=7ED2FcOOYEU
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=xhWDiQRrC1Y Video of Eric Carle with Mr. Rogers
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=7ED2FcOOYEU&t=2s
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15VF9QoGbYEI1HkvLKwlIj_gCzctxH0xL/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bww0K4VlIc9LGnAlz3UV1KeR045Owi11/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1La__OvzqfDcAJiX2D_744sD_Uw1N44-9/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GgDVZxp3HG6nw-cMiZjKF2JDBrLSaZy9/view?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by Eric Carle. I understand the word
metamorphosis and that caterpillars turn into butterflies.
First Grade
Astronaut Handbook, by Meghan McCarthy
http://www.meghan-mccarthy.com/astro_shuttle.pdf
http://www.meghan-mccarthy.com/astronaut.pdf
Learning Target: I enjoy narrative non-fiction and learning about space and
astronauts.
Second Grade:
Twenty-one Elephants and Still Standing, by April Jones Prince
Then Play these videos:
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=XggxeuFDaDU (Tacoma Bridge)
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=dyckL6HuLRU&t=9s (Brooklyn)
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=qFZGmHbjLSM&t=8s (Design)
Learning Target: I know about the Brooklyn Bridge and how suspension bridges
are designed. I enjoy reading narrative non-fiction books.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking long ship https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/professions/education/the-longships
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Norse Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
Fourth Grade:
Tales from the Odyssey, by Mary Pope Osborne
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
May 2-8
April
Sub Plans for Wednesday, April 26th
10:00 - 10:45 Third Grade: Do this same lesson for 2nd Grade @ 1:05 - 1:50
Ask students if there is anything they are afraid of... let a few students answer
the question,
then read: Kaia and the Bees, by Maribeth Boelts
If Time read some fun facts from: You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Bees, by Alex Woolf
Show: How Do Bees Make Honey? https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=AECtOFpbgVs&t=261s
If time, have students complete the sheet to make their own book cover with something they
are/were afraid of. They can take these home, no worries if you don't have time.
Allow 10-15 min for checkout
10:50 - 11:35 First Grade:
Ask students if they ever had (or have) an imaginary friend - call on a few students to answer.
Read: The Adventures of Beekle, the Unimaginary Friend, by Dan Santat
Let students know this book won the Caldecott Award in 2015. Explain that the Caldecott Award
is given for best illustration. Tell the students that Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of
Beekle. Review some of the illustrations of the imaginary creatures. Have students draw their
own imaginary creatures and list 3 things they would like to do with them. They can take these home.
Allow 10-15 min for checkout
11:40 - 12:25 Kindergarten
Ask students if they know what the word onomatopoeia means.
Explain: an onomatopoeia word suggests the sound it describes... "bang", "meow" etc.
Show: Onomatopoeia video https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=f1b5kCvVBo8
Read: Muncha, Muncha, Muncha, by Candace Fleming (look for onomatopoeia words while reading... let students repeat the
phrases after you... "tippy-tippy-tippy, pat"...etc)
Do the Onomatopoeia worksheet together under the document camera
If you have extra time you can also read: Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, HIde!, by Candace Fleming
Allow 10-15 min for checkout
1:05 - 1:50 2nd Grade: Do same lesson as 3rd Grade Kaia and the Bees.
2:05 - 2:40 4th Grade:
The Picture Book Biography of Harry Houdini
April 25 - May 1
Kindergarten
Muncha!, Muncha!, Muncha!, by Candace Fleming
Learning Target: I know what onomatopoeia means and can identify onomatopoeia words.
First Grade
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books and the Funny Fiction genre.
Second Grade:
Pebble Go - Students will use Pebble Go to research endangered animals and
make informational trading cards.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking long ship https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/professions/education/the-longships
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Norse Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
Fourth Grade:
Tales from the Odyssey, by Mary Pope Osborne
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
April 18 - 24
Kindergarten
How to Find a Fox, by Nilah Magruder
How to Find a Fox, by Kate Gardner
Google Slide Clues to find the Fox :
Clues:
Clues: The fox is not behind a tree that stays green all winter (click on evergreen on bottom row)
The fox is not behind a tree in the fall (click on that tree)
The fox is not behind a tree that has evidence of a bird (3 trees, click on the nest one)
The fox is not behind a tree at night
The fox is not behind the tree in the top row
The fox is not behind the tree that has evidence of digging
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=D2SoGHFM18I - Fox diving in the snow for prey
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qy5Xt5LzxB-jqh2cSXjcHWiHKdlvxXMawDkiUQKClsg/edit?usp=sharing
How to Draw a Fox: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DtlCbvO_gImO065_wwnbr2WDZxbDNnLRPD7IbrrstNs/edit?usp=sharing
Students will hear 2 stories and compare how are these stories similar and different? We will look at red foxes
in Pebble Go, and learn about the real animals.
Learning Target: I know the main characters of a story, and I can compare fiction and non-fiction. I know how
to use Pebble Go to learn about animals.
First Grade
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books and the Funny Fiction genre.
Second Grade:
Pebble Go - Students will use Pebble Go to research endangered animals and make informational trading cards.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking long ship https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/professions/education/the-longships
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Norse Mythology and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
Fourth Grade:
Tales from the Odyssey, by Mary Pope Osborne
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
April 11 - 17
Kindergarten - 4th Grade:
Digital Citizenship Week! All grades will learn about being kind and staying safe online.
Learning Target: I enjoy using the Internet safely and appropriately.
Grades 2-4
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/104DTltEF2UFGvvQbQfflRGd13Uunkqn6UkjvonX-YaU/edit?usp=sharing
Grades K-1
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S2d68rk_RkLkrCAziB02YXeVZD_byalMF9urN4KYLow/edit?usp=sharing
(Beth's)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bWY5ThohMr6LaG2nc4bYhe5Xr1wRDNmEtjiRkh93TgQ/edit?usp=sharing
(Maria's)
March
March 27 - 31
We will read a variety of Women's History Books and articles from our school databases!
Kindergarten
I Am a Cat, by Galia Bernstein
Non-fiction books about house cats and large wild cats, Pebble Go
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=wezuTAsb
Learning Target: I enjoy reading books about real animals and learning facts and information about
them.
First Grade
The Little Rabbit, by Nicola Killen
How to Catch the Easter Bunny, by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
Pebble Go! - Instruction using "rabbits" as example. If time, students will look up animals of their
choice.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading seasonal stories. I can do research about real animals using
Pebble Go!
Second Grade:
Ivan, the Remarkable True Story of Shopping Mall Gorilla, by Katherine Applegate
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories and learning about real-life events and researching
more about them.
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=yjdhcn0oI0M
Third Grade:
Lailah's Lunchbox a Ramadan Story, by Reem Faruqi
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about different cultures.
Fourth Grade:
Students will learn how to write book reviews in Destiny Discover.
Learning Target: I enjoy sharing reviews and recommendations of my favorite books.
Book Trailers!
Last Kids on Earth https://yout-u.be/u8JNxF7lg4k (3rd and 4th)
Ivy and Bean https://yout-u.be/nmMWa4qMqDM (2nd and 3rd grade)
Notebook of Doom https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=5z3neFTlvwY (2nd-4th)
Front Desk https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=--sDoefzSrY (4th Grade)
Keeper of the Lost Cities https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=_E6SCx41Iis (4th)
Dragon Masters https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=kPFFfBF468M&t=24s (2nd and 3rd)
Eerie Elementary https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=MfERum4bbZI (1st and 2nd)
March 20 - 24
March Madness Final Championship!!!!!
All grades will hear 2 books and vote on their bracket!
If additional time after the March Madness picks, a variety of Women's History Books will be reviewed!
Kindergarten
The Day the Crayons Quit vs The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
First Grade
The Day the Crayons Quit vs The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
BrainPop Jr - select a women's history video
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Second Grade:
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors vs The Day the Crayons Quit
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Third Grade:
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors vs The Day the Crayons Quit
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books biographies.
Fourth Grade:
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors vs The Day the Crayons Quit
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture book biographies.
Book Trailers!
Last Kids on Earth https://yout-u.be/u8JNxF7lg4k (3rd and 4th)
Ivy and Bean https://yout-u.be/nmMWa4qMqDM (2nd and 3rd grade)
Notebook of Doom https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=5z3neFTlvwY (2nd-4th)
Front Desk https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=--sDoefzSrY (4th Grade)
Keeper of the Lost Cities https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=_E6SCx41Iis (4th)
Dragon Masters https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=kPFFfBF468M&t=24s (2nd and 3rd)
Eerie Elementary https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=MfERum4bbZI (1st and 2nd)
March 13 - 17
March Madness Final 4!
All grades will hear 2 books and vote on their bracket!
If additional time after the March Madness picks, a variety of Women's History Books will be reviewed!
Kindergarten
You Don't Want a Dragon vs. The Day the Crayons Quit
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
First Grade
You Don't Want a Dragon vs The Day the Crayons Quit
BrainPop Jr - select a women's history video
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Second Grade:
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors vs Bear Came Along
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Third Grade:
Bear Came Along vs The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi_5xbd5xdE
Nadia, The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still, by Karlin Gray
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books biographies.
Fourth Grade:
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors vs Bear Came Along
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture book biographies.
March 6 - 10
March Madness Elite 8!
All grades will hear 2 books and vote on their bracket!
Google Slide Elite 8: If extra time - read last bracket! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18dQb3uT4ce0hmV3NicchCMfVi5Iu1yEsQrooU-g24a8/edit?usp=sharing
Kindergarten
You Don't Want a Dragon vs. This is Not My Hat
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
First Grade
This is Not My Hat vs You Don't Want a Dragon
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Second Grade:
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors vs Malala
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Third Grade:
The Shark Lady vs Bear Came Along
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books biographies.
Fourth Grade:
Malala's Magic Pencil vs The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture book biographies.
February 27th - March 3
March Madness Sweet 16!
All grades will hear 2 books and vote on their bracket!
Google Slide Sweet 16 : https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18dQb3uT4ce0hmV3NicchCMfVi5Iu1yEsQrooU-g24a8/edit?usp=sharing
Kindergarten
You Don't Want a Dragon vs. Dragon Was Terrible!
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
First Grade
I Want My Hat Back vs This is Not My Hat
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Second Grade:
After the Fall vs The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books.
Third Grade:
The Shark Lady vs The Tree Lady
https://www.travelinusa.us/things-to-do-in-balboa-park-san-diego/
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture books biographies.
Fourth Grade:
The Ocean Speaks vs Malala's Magic Pencil
https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-marie-tharp
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to and comparing picture book biographies.
February
February 8th - 14th
Today: February 14th: All classes will learn this Thursday February 16th we will have a special library class with visiting author Alicia Klepeis.
Alicia is a nonfiction author - review with students what nonfiction means.
There are several books by Alicia on my desk with a variety of nonfiction topics, you can show some to the students and read some excerpts, you do not need to read the entire book aloud.
Review the text features of a nonfiction book - Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Diagrams, Bold words etc.
Review this slideshow with students and discuss how we should behave during the presentation, and think about some good questions we may wish to ask her. Look at her website and show her "about me" section the link is in the slideshow.
Allow students to checkout, and return to their spots and read until everyone is checked out. If time - allow students to share their books if they wish to (they do not have to share). If I'm short on time I usually just have them hold their books up and announce what they have. If you have extra time they can come up and show their book under the document camera.
Kindergarten
The Year We Learned to Fly, by Jacqueline Woodson
Learning Target: I am familiar with stories by black authors and illustrators.
First Grade
The Day You Begin and The Year We Learned to Fly, by Jacqueline Woodson
Learning Target: I am familiar with stories by black authors and illustrators.
Second Grade:
Bread for Words, by Shana Keller
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories.
BrainPop Jr. Frederick Douglass
Third Grade:
Bread for Words, by Shana Keller
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories.
BrainPop Frederick Douglass
Fourth Grade:
Bread for Words, by Shana Keller
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories.
BrainPop Frederick Douglass
February 1st - 7th
All grades will hear a selection of Winter poems, and review February Holidays
Kindergarten
The Day you Begin, and The Year We Learned to Fly, by Jacqueline Woodson
Learning Target: I am familiar with stories by black authors and illustrators.
First Grade
Mae Among the Stars, by Roda Ahmed
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=EgOaIKshbIU
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories.
Second Grade:
Hot Dog, by Doug Salati The 2023 Caldecott Award Winner
Counting on Katherine, How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13, by Helaine Becker
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories.
Third Grade:
Henry's Freedom Box, by Ellen Levine
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories. I know how to locate information about black figures in history.
Fourth Grade:
Students will hear a selection of black history biographies from Little Legends and Little
Leaders, by Vashti Harrison. Students will have time to explore information about other black
leaders using the Black History Daily Inspiration Calendar and any of the Library Databases.
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and understand the importance
of learning their stories. I know how to locate information about black figures in history.
January
January 25th - 31st
Kindergarten:
A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett, and It's a Polar Bear!, by Kerry Dinmont
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories about Polar Bears and learning facts about them!
Pebble Go! Polar Bear Article
First Grade:
Bringing in the New Year, by Grace Lin, and Samson in the Snow, by Phillip G. Stead
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about the Chinese celebration of the Lunar New Year, and I enjoy listening to stories about friendship.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pfuWm96W-pf7QlqoJR8NCt9tLgY03VTG/view (coloring page)
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=may2s9j4RLk
https://static.macmillan.com/static/macmillan/2020-online-resources/downloads/samson-in-the-snow-activity-kit.pdf (Samson Activity Kit)
Samson Coloring and Fact sheet
Second Grade:
Mel Fell, by Corey Tabor
We will look at a variety of previous award-winning books and currently nominated books, and
cast our own ballots!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RgWD8hc2Dj4zS9uQ9V8mZiBD3m_tiVAvLvrX9j6hlc/edit?usp=sharing
https://kidadl.com/free-coloring-pages/caldecott-medal Caldecott Coloring Page
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10bagufdLoQ6mtFndyTJqXoLUxINZR7h8/view Caldecott Bookmarks
by year.
Learning Target: I understand what the Caldecott Award is and I am familiar with award-winning
books. I can judge books using the Caldecott Criteria.
Third and Fourth Grade
Website Scavenger Hunt
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvnEKTQm36u1gDkn6DBX5r1EDkbpB_tTtdZVs15HG74/edit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqAsMe1eRlOm2aS9A2bpidYYcrD92HsPEZQLGVw_8zw/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know how to navigate the library website.
January 18 - 24th
Kindergarten:
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page, Polar Animal Adaptations,
by Lisa Amstutz, if time, we will look at Pebble Go to learn about arctic animals.
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to non-fiction books and learning about animal adaptations.
First Grade:
Whistle for Willie, and Peter's Chair, by Ezra Jack Keats
Learning Target: I am familiar with classic books by author Ezra Jack Keats. I can make a picture using collage art from colorful scraps of paper, similar to Keats' illustration style.
Second Grade:
Hello Lighthouse & Farmhouse, by Sophie Blackall
Learning Target: I understand what the Caldecott Award is and I am familiar with award-winning
books.
Third and Fourth Grade
Website Scavenger Hunt and Sora Lesson
Sora ID Cards:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvnEKTQm36u1gDkn6DBX5r1EDkbpB_tTtdZVs15HG74/edit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqAsMe1eRlOm2aS9A2bpidYYcrD92HsPEZQLGVw_8zw/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know how to navigate the library website, and borrow books using Sora
January 10 - 17th
Kindergarten:
Katy and the Big Snow, by Virginia Lee Burton
We will share our books and articulate why we chose them, we will show the parts of our books front cover, spine, back cover title, etc.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading stories about the season of winter. I like to share about my reading and I know the parts of a book. *Note: Students are not required to share their book, it is a choice.
First Grade:
Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats
BrainPop Jr. - Ezra Jack Keats
Martin Luther King Jr. BrainPop Jr.
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about people's lives and I know what the word "biography" means.
Second Grade:
Martin's Big Words, by Doreen Rappaport
Hello Lighthouse & Farmhouse, by Sophie Blackall
Learning Target: I understand what the Caldecott Award is and I am familiar with award-winning
books.
Third Grade
Snowflake Bentley, by Jaqueline Briggs Martin
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=AjDA4QCA8rI
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=-6zr2eLpduI
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's lives.
Fourth Grade
Sora - Martin & Anne, by Nancy Churnin
Learning Target: I enjoy reading and learning about people's lives. I know what a biography is, and I know who Martin Luther King Jr. and Anne Frank were.
January 3 - 9th
Kindergarten:
Best in Snow, by
Over and Under the Snow, by Kate Messner
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=D2SoGHFM18I
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about how various animals survive during the winter.
First Grade:
Arctic White by Danna Smith
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=nHn5OO1t1yc
Learning Target: I am familiar with the Aurora Borealis and enjoy listening to stories. I can make my own Northern Lights project!
Second Grade:
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, by Mac Barnett
Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell
Learning Target: I understand what the Caldecott Award is and I am familiar with award-winning
books.
Third Grade & Fourth
Blizzard, by John Rocco
We will also look at a variety of blizzard-themed books.
(the pictures at the very end are from the Blizzard of '77 in Buffalo NY) This is the 45th Anniversary of the
Blizzard of '77. This story depicts John Rocco's experience in the New England Blizzard of '78.
Play: Mystery Science Video
Learning Target: I enjoy reading and learning about blizzards
December
December 20th - January 3
All Classes: Roll out Winter Break Reading Challenge!
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 7: The Musicians of Bremen Additional Holiday Books if time
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting. I can retell a story.
First Grade:
The Little Reindeer by Nicola Killen
Learning Target: I enjoy holiday stories and making directed drawings
Second Grade:
Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares
Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell - Caldecott Book
Rockefeller Center Live Tree-cam
Rockefeller Center Tree lighting
http://matttavaresbooks.blogspot.com/2017/10/making-red-lulu-part-1-few-things-you.html
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxMuHcb-LDBxvPS6A6egMNc2pNt1aXSLgr 2022 tree lighting
Learning Target: I enjoy holiday stories and learning about the tradition of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Third Grade:
Winter Reading Challenge, book Talks - ideas for reading over break and online winter break activities.
Learning Target: I read for pleasure in my free time.
Game: On the Spot - Winter Edition
Fourth Grade:
Winter Reading Challenge, book Talks - ideas for reading over break and online winter break activities.
Learning Target: I read for pleasure in my free time.
Game: On the Spot - Winter Edition
Chess - learn how to play correctly! We will use Chesskid.com and look at our Chess books for instruction
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HVSX7VbsH7xtYg6C-zd5dFCTDN1IV1dlFIYv_Q-VsVs/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I can use books and media to learn a new skill!
All Classes: Winter fun activities, access to gift-making supplies (bookmarks, origami paper, etc.)
December 13th - 19th
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 6 The Little Red Hen, and The Three Little Pigs
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting. I can retell a story.
First Grade:
Little Red Ruthie, a Hanukkah Tale, by Gloria Kloster
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=4EkgtbMzphw
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=GciZTJL0JBE
Learning Target: I can compare different versions of a classic fairy tale and I enjoy learning
about Hanukkah.
Second Grade:
The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg
Introduction to The Caldecott Award
Learning Target: I know what the Caldecott Award is. I understand that illustration is important to a story, and I'm familiar with some Caldecott Award-winning books.
Third Grade:
All of a Kind Family Hanukkah, by Emily Jenkins
Make your own bookmark to give as a holiday gift
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=4EkgtbMzphw
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=GciZTJL0JBE
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories about Hanukkah and comparing this holiday to other holiday traditions with which I am familiar.
Fourth Grade:
Chess - learn how to play correctly! We will use Chesskid.com and look at our Chess books for instruction
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HVSX7VbsH7xtYg6C-zd5dFCTDN1IV1dlFIYv_Q-VsVs/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I can use books and media to learn a new skill!
December 5th - 12th
Computer Science Education Week!
We will participate in the Hour of Code and learn some coding skills, younger students will try Hour of Code Unplugged and learn that coding is a sequence of specific, tiny, instructions!
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 5 The Tale of Henny Penny, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_p6Zp1AphUSnSkedEdo-3609o_EO30agg6jZYHLYBJ4/edit
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting. I can retell a story
First Grade:
How to Code a Sandcastle, by Josh Funk
BrainPop Jr. - Coding! Then code your classmate!!
Hour of Code Dance Party Unplugged
Spotify Hour of Code All Ages Music Playlist
Learning Target: I know that coding is a set of specific instructions, sequenced in tiny chunks.
Second Grade:
Hour of Code Activities - Dance Party
Learning Target: I know that coding is a set of specific instructions, sequenced in tiny chunks.
Video: NASA Astronauts and the Hour of Code
Third Grade:
Hour of Code Activities - Hello World - Make a Sprite and code an emoji
Learning Target: I know that coding is a set of specific instructions, sequenced in tiny chunks.
Fourth Grade:
Hour of Code Activities - We will review options and have time to explore!
This time YOU are the computer! Read and interpret Python programs to find the right trajectory and win the challenges.
Try "Compute it" to learn Python!
Learning Target: I know that coding is a set of specific instructions, sequenced in tiny chunks.
November 28th- December 2nd
November is Native American Heritage month.
Throughout the month all classes will look at a variety of books by and about Native Americans.
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 4 - The Enormous Turnip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ww4Vf-I6u_ZYV0nk2FSvYPs0wFMtA0sy/view?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting. I can retell a story.
First Grade:
Rabbit's Snow Dance, A Traditional Iroquois Story, by James Bruchac
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to traditional Native American stories.
Second Grade:
Sacagawea, by Christine Platt
Learning Target: I know who Sacagawea was, and why she was important. I also understand that
biographies are a type of non-fiction book about a person's life.
Third Grade and Fourth Grade:
We Are Grateful, by Traci Sorell
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories and learning about Native Americans.
Coloring Pages:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTdwT9dys6FFHm96L5Anq3_6uFFvvSr9/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlkfKpdIVXX2RfDXdwCjDP5bD6ToDrkN/view
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 4 - The Enormous Turnip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ww4Vf-I6u_ZYV0nk2FSvYPs0wFMtA0sy/view?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting. I can retell a story.
First Grade:
Rabbit's Snow Dance, A Traditional Iroquois Story, by James Bruchac
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to traditional Native American stories.
Second Grade:
Sacagawea, by Christine Platt
Learning Target: I know who Sacagawea was, and why she was important. I also understand that
biographies are a type of non-fiction book about a person's life.
Third Grade and Fourth Grade:
We Are Grateful, by Traci Sorell
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories and learning about Native Americans.
Coloring Pages:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTdwT9dys6FFHm96L5Anq3_6uFFvvSr9/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlkfKpdIVXX2RfDXdwCjDP5bD6ToDrkN/view
November
November 18th-22nd
November is Native American Heritage month.
Throughout the month all classes will look at a variety of books by and about Native Americans.
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 3 - The Enormous Turnip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ww4Vf-I6u_ZYV0nk2FSvYPs0wFMtA0sy/view?usp=sharing
The Thankful Book, by Todd Par
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting. I can retell a story.
First Grade:
Run Turkey Run, by Diane Mayr
Bear Says Thanks, by Karma Wilson
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to Thanksgiving stories and I understand the concept of
gratitude.
Second Grade:
Balloons Over Broadway, by Melissa Sweet
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/search?q=balloons%20over%20broadway
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16c-B8dnSRTmHdUxu22v90LVRa2KM7mWyTV2DcR6PIvo/edit#slide=id.p
Learning Target: I know about Tony Sarg and the history of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Third Grade
Thank You Sarah, The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving, by Laurie Halse Anderson
Learning Target: I know about the history of Thanksgiving
Fourth Grade:
The Mayflower, by Mark Greenwood
Learning Target: I understand why the Puritans came to the "New World", and what their journey on The Mayflower was like.
Coloring Pages:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTdwT9dys6FFHm96L5Anq3_6uFFvvSr9/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlkfKpdIVXX2RfDXdwCjDP5bD6ToDrkN/view
November 10 -17th
November is Native American Heritage month.
Throughout the month all classes will look at a variety of books by and about Native Americans.
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 2 - Three Billy Goats Gruff
Learning Target: I Know classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
Turtle's Race with Beaver, Retold by Joseph Bruchac
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FywyC9uczLyhDt_EZP5y40pZ5QPVDtDIMPCXtNVMg7o/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I am familiar with some Native American Folk Tales
Second Grade:
We will continue to practice using the library's online catalog - Destiny Discover!
Learning Target: I can log myself into the catalog, place books on hold, check my account, and change my avatar.
Third Grade and Fourth Grade:
We will continue to practice using Destiny Discover to look up books, find their call number, and locate the book
on the library shelves! We will also learn about Veterans' Day and The Navajo Code Talkers.
Learning Target: I understand know how to look up books using Destiny Discover and then find the book on the shelf.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fU1bKRsEQ0zNWPIxZxgYgVJHnmna_6fahwt5hHLGs6I/edit?usp=sharing
November 3rd -9th
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 1 - Little Red Riding Hood
Learning Target: I Know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
Pumpkin Jack, by Will Hubbell
https://mysteryscience.com/lessons?query=decomposers
Learning Target: I understand that living things like pumpkins will decompose!
Second Grade:
We will practice using the library online catalog - Destiny Discover!
Learning Target: I can use the library catalog to look up books.
Third Grade and Fourth Grade:
We will practice using Destiny Discover to look up books, find their call number, and locate the book on the library shelves!
Learning Target: I understand know how to look up books using Destiny Discover and then find the book on the shelf.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fU1bKRsEQ0zNWPIxZxgYgVJHnmna_6fahwt5hHLGs6I/edit?usp=sharing
October
October 27-November 2
Kindergarten:
Give Me Back My Bones!, by Kim Norman
The Little Kitten, by Nicola Killen
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween story and play "Simon Says" using the proper names for the bones in my body. I can find my own book in the library.
First Grade:
Mouse and Mole a Perfect Halloween, by Wong Herbert Lee
Stumpkin, by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween chapter book story and find other 1st-grade level chapter books in the library!
Second Grade:
Creepy Crayon, by Aaron Reynolds
The Dark, by Lemony Snicket
Learning Target: I can listen to fun Halloween stories, and find other stories in the library. I am familiar with the Aaron Reynolds Jasper Trilogy and I can draw the characters.
Third Grade:
The Houdini Box, by Brian Selznick (we will finish the book!)
Learning Target: I understand what Historical Fiction means, who Harry Houdini is, and learn about
the author/illustrator Brian Selznick.
Fourth Grade:
The Stranger, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories. I can draw a conclusion about what happened in the story.
October 20-26th
Kindergarten:
Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat, by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween story and I can find my own book in the library.
First Grade:
Mouse and Mole a Perfect Halloween, by Wong Herbert Lee
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween chapter book story and find other 1st grade level chapter books in the library!
Second Grade:
Creepy Carrots, and A Creepy Pair of Underwear, by Aaron Reynolds
Learning Target: I can listen to fun Halloween stories, and find other stories in the library. I can draw the characters.
Third Grade:
The Houdini Box, by Brian Selznick (we will finish the book!)
Learning Target: I understand what Historical Fiction means, who Harry Houdini is, and learn about
the author/illustrator Brian Selznick.
Fourth Grade:
The Widow's Broom, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
October 13 - 19
We will all review October Holidays, Events and Poems on the Library Website. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will hear a story and continue to learn about using the library and finding the books you love! 3rd and 4th grade students will review using the Online Catalog and placing book holds.
Kindergarten:
What do Animals Do in the Fall?, by Rebecca Felix
Little Tree, by Loren Long
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=EGO-s7XMFxk
Mouse's First Fall, by Lauren Thompson
Learning Target: I understand what happens during the fall season. I know the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
First Grade:
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, by Julia Rawlinson
The Little Yellow Leaf, by Carin Berger
Learning Target: I understand what happens during the fall season. I can find books about fall/autumn.
Second Grade:
Animals Nobody Loves, by Seymour Simon
Who Am I?, by Tim Flach
Learning Target: I can find non-fiction books
Third Grade:
We will complete an online scavenger hunt to find information on the library website.
Mrs. Roy will also book-talk some great books you may wish to check out!
We will also make some beautiful bookmarks to use this year :)
Fourth Grade:
We will read some excerpts from scary books as well as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, we will design our own wands!
Keeper of the Lost City video book trailer - https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=IvuFCtxs7lE
Coloring Pages:
https://www.doodle-art-alley.com/uploads/2/6/1/6/26162462/monthoctober.pdf
October 4 - 12
We will all review October Holidays, Events and Poems on the Library Website. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will hear a story and continue to learn about using the library and finding the books you love! 3rd and 4th grade students will review using the Online Catalog and placing book holds.
Kindergarten:
Cat's Colors, by Airlie Anderson and Where are My Books?, by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
We will walk around the picture book section to learn where our favorite books are!!
First Grade:
The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn and Where are My Books?, by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Second Grade:
Biblioburro, by Jeanette Winter
https://www.pbs.org/video/pov-a-visit-from-biblioburro/
Third & Fourth Grade:
We will be on the Chromebooks and will review and practice how to use the library online catalog and place books on hold. We will also complete an online scavenger hunt to find information on the library website.
Mrs. Roy will also book-talk some great books you may wish to check out!
We will also make some beautiful bookmarks to use this year :)
Coloring Pages:
https://www.doodle-art-alley.com/uploads/2/6/1/6/26162462/monthoctober.pdf
September
September 27- October 3
Kindergarten:
Owl Babies, by Jonathan London & See How They Grow: Owl, by Mary Ling
We discuss how it can be hard to leave our family to go to school and ways to make it feel ok! We will also look at some books about real owls and learn the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
How to draw an owl: https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=J4KCCwd2wF4
First Grade:
The Leaf Thief, by Alice Hemming, and Pete the Cat Checks out the Library, by James Dean
We will discuss the changing season, and learn about using the library.
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=xB2DiiAOpCg
Second Grade:
If I Built a School, by Chris Van Dusen
We will imagine building the most amazing school ever!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18eXKf-jw4X1gtlhdGmCroSuAR2EpWo0BScChu3tASSw/edit?usp=sharing
Third & Fourth Grade:
Endlessly Ever After, by Laurel Snyder
We will talk about books with "choose your own ending" formats and find some others in the library using Destiny Discover, the online library catalog. Search using the term "choose your own adventure"
September 20-26
Kindergarten:
The Kindness Book, by Todd Parr and Todd Parr art!
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ROEHNonQuKY
First Grade:
The Shelf Elf, by Jackie Mims Hopkins
Second Grade:
Library Scavenger Hunts!
Week 2 Non-Fiction
Third & Fourth Grade:
Library scavenger hunt! Fiction and Non-Fiction (flip students)
September 13-19
Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt2022 revised Copy of Can you find it? 3rd and 4thRevised 2022 Copy of Can you find it? 1st and 2ndCan you find it?Kindergarten:
Safety Routines, Book Care & Library Scavenger Hunt!
First Grade:
Safety Routines & Library Scavenger Hunt!
Second Grade:
Safety Routines & Library Scavenger Hunts!
Week 1 Fiction
Third & Fourth Grade:
We will finish our 9/11 discussion and have a library scavenger hunt! Fiction and Non-Fiction
September 6-12
We will all hear a story and learn about using the library!
Kindergarten:
It's OK to Make Mistakes, by Todd Parr
We will take a tour of the library and look at some books by Todd Parr
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ROEHNonQuKY
First Grade:
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
We will discuss book care!
The Apple Orchard Riddle, by Magaret McNamara
What is a riddle?
Vocabulary: Riddle, orchard, varieties, ripen, pulp, cider.
Let's start with a riddle: Show me a little red house with no windows and no door, but with a star inside.
Teaching Books (Book Connections) Resources
Curious George's Apple Picking Game
PuzzleMaking Cider PBS video - Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Second Grade:
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, by Mordicai Gerstein
https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/tribute-light
Third Grade:
This Very Tree, by Sean Rubin
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=Xcrt1MNSgFw
(Video about the Survivor Tree)
https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/tribute-light
Fireboat, by Maira Kalman
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=MEjRFAckjjM (Sunday Morning Video)
Fourth Grade:
We will discuss the special role that 4th graders have in the library - "Book Ambassadors"
Kindergarten
Tippy, Tippy, Tippy Hide!, and Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash by Candace Fleming
Learning Target: I know what onomatopoeia means and can identify onomatopoeia words. I am familiar with books by author Candace Fleming.
First Grade
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books and the Funny Fiction genre.
Second Grade:
First - read, then play the 2 starred videos:
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel, by Kathryn Gibbs Davis
The Ferris Wheel - Where did it come from? (2 min)
*https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=T3slE2LZQIY (1 min) play this video!!
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=vYoWCn5r3rQ (6 min)
*https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=rtzw_CruDyU (High Roller 4 min) Play this video!!
Learning Target: I know about the invention of the Ferris wheel, and I
understand how wheels and axles work.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking long ship https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/professions/education/the-longships
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Norse Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
Fourth Grade:
Tales from the Odyssey, by Mary Pope Osborne
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.