Lessons 2023-24
June 13th - 24th
All: What is Juneteenth?
All: We will discuss the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Summer Reading!
Kindergarten
Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Cosmic Yoga https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y-PY863KAWcl3xjvNhByWilvKCsnP6hxMiyJurZlh5Y/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy comparing different versions of the same story, and learning movement to go with a story.
First Grade
Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn't Sorry., by Fausto Gilberti
https://www.jacksonpollock.org/
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LQJiRiDSa6GJpHRdkWo7ENjEjtxLVuw5K7QYDbC-SbM/edit#slide=id.p
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about famous artists.
2nd grade
Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn't Sorry., by Fausto Gilberti
https://www.jacksonpollock.org/
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LQJiRiDSa6GJpHRdkWo7ENjEjtxLVuw5K7QYDbC-SbM/edit#slide=id.p
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about famous artists.
Third and Fourth Grade:
We will discuss summer reading, Internet Safety, and the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library!
June 6th - 12th
Kindergarten
Days with Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel
Learning Target: I enjoy early reader chapter books, and non-fiction books.
First Grade
Sparky! and Let's Look at Sloths!
Learning Target: I enjoy comparing Fiction and Non-fiction
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rNVEeu-1iGZbS-fz77RGFK1ayVbnIpUuQfbYZBh_DEM/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hncO1sGzfS_S-cYrg1AMD1AqZ2luJbx8/view?usp=drive_link
2nd grade
Iggy Peck Architect and Rosie Revere Engineer, by Andrea Beaty
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about careers in the STEM fields.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xYXg9NYzVSPyFK5vE5hgoqugsdnRXCGm/view?usp=drive_link
Third Grade:
Yours 'til Niagara Falls, by Brenda Guiberson
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about New York State Landmarks.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rZ7NgyJ8Hpd6O0k_tFvMMvz73xccf0ayPon49CRHlmQ/edit?usp=sharing
Fourth Grade:
We will review how to use Sora and spend time browsing the catalog.
Learning Target: I know how to use Sora for digital and audio books.
May 30th - June 5th
Kindergarten
Days with Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel and Frog or Toad?, by PebbleGo
Learning Target: I enjoy early reader chapter books, and non-fiction books.
First Grade
Everyone Loves Cupcake and Everyone Loves Bacon, by Kelly DiPucchio
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by the author Kelly DiPucchio
Activity Sheets: https://images.macmillan.com/folio-assets/activity-guides/9780374302931AG.pdf
2nd 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)
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=vYoWCn5r3rQ (6 min)
*https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=rtzw_CruDyU (High Roller 4 min)
Learning Target: I know about the invention of the Ferris wheel, and I
understand how wheels and axles work.
Third Grade:
The Book That Can Read Your Mind, by Marianna Coppo
Learning Target: I enjoy reading interactive/choose your own adventure-style books.
Fourth Grade:
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, by Chris Van Allsburg & 14 famous Authors
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
May 22-29
Kindergarten
Pebble Go! We will continue using Pebble Go to research and draw an animal.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1STZJx2u8HAeOxZ35VHo671onvPdIvlLHSf3QG2tA4qI/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know how to use the online encyclopedia Pebble Go to learn new information. I can draw a
picture of something that I look up using Pebble Go
First Grade
Antoinette by Kelly DiPucchio
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by the author Kelly DiPucchio
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3F5OyPTn3MIu0eUaybVelhVmQ_YEYK3/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvOM6cJt46-z818AVQ8QSbLJbDkB9vzG/view?usp=sharing
2nd grade
Twenty-one Elephants and Still Standing, by April Jones Prince
We will build our own paper bridges and design the for strength!
Then Play this videos:
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:
Review Sora: We will review how to use Sora with a focus on audiobooks
Students will have time to use Sora and borrow some digital/audio books.
SORA link: https://soraapp.com/welcome
Learning Target: I know how to use SORA and enjoy listening to audiobooks.
Fourth Grade:
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
May 14 - 21
Kindergarten
Pebble Go! We will learn how to use the online encyclopedia Pebble Go
Learning Target: I know how to use the online encyclopedia Pebble Go to learn new information.
First Grade
Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by the author Kelly DiPucchio
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TvXm36yGnN64sEwQ-spe16jmaQXKXIhRydI9JMjDrYg/edit?usp=sharing
2nd 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:
Review Sora: We will review how to use Sora with a focus on audiobooks
SORA link: https://soraapp.com/welcome
Learning Target: I know how to use SORA and enjoy listening to audiobooks.
Fourth Grade:
The Sweetest Fig, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
May 7 - 13
Kindergarten
Hotel Bruce, by Ryan T. Higgins
https://books.disney.com/book-author/ryan-t-higgins/
Watch Ryan T. Higgins draw Bruce! https://books.disney.com/book-author/ryan-t-higgins/
Learning Target: I enjoy reading series books and becoming familiar with recurring characters.
First Grade
Hi, Jack! and Jack Blasts Off! by Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli
Learning Target: I enjoy series books and becoming familiar with characters in a series.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TvXm36yGnN64sEwQ-spe16jmaQXKXIhRydI9JMjDrYg/edit?usp=sharing
2nd grade & Third Grade:
Prairie Boy, Frank Lloyd Wright Turns the Heartland Into a Home, by Barb Rosenstock
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EvQhD2G6lmI1Vu35IVyE9lglhmb7IsHcxeq1QExTdN4/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know what a biography is. I can read interesting books for information purposes and
learn about people's lives around the world.
Fourth Grade:
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, by Chris Van Allsburg
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15OexErwsfEe-JdSVTO25wVcusQQcbArZbiUTJLCrohw/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
April 30 - May 6
Kindergarten
Mother Bruce, and Spring Stinks, by Ryan T. Higgins
Learning Target: I enjoy reading series books and becoming familiar with recurring characters.
First Grade
Moonshot, by Brian Floca
How we Are Going to the Moon? and the support systems behind the astronauts!
Learning Target: I enjoy narrative non-fiction and learning about space and astronauts.
2nd grade:
Who Am I?, by Tim Flach
We will finish our presentations!
Learning Target: I can find information and turn it into a riddle.
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://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PRAFMU0i_kK0LFljXo3xNo78Nnrl3bITlz31AergUxc/edit?usp=sharing
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:
Building and Orchestra of Hope, by Carmen Oliver
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16n_c0IjqxghU-h-i-mPqwZT0rPgYPqPm1voH28M7SyI/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy hearing true and inspiring stories about people's lives.
April 23 - 29
Kindergarten
Tippy, Tippy, Tippy, Splash! by Candace Fleming
Learning Target: I enjoy reading books with onomatopoeia
information about them.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1INZesxAGa0b6fBoDMi_PdonUSAkHwfddgUEZ1PfOZPo/edit?usp=sharing
First Grade
Moon! Earth's Best Friend, by Stacy McAnulty
We will look at all the McAnulty books
Learning Target: I enjoy narrative non-fiction and learning about space and astronauts.
2nd grade:
Who Am I?, by Tim Flach
We will finish our project and present our riddles!
Learning Target: I can find information and turn it into a riddle.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
We will finish - and discuss "A Hero's Journey"
We will look at Sora - and talk about audio books
Viking longship 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
We will finish and listen to the Adventures of Odysseus
Debate... Is Odysseus a hero? Why or Why not?
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.barefootbooks.com/uk/odysseus (Audio for the Adventures of Odysseus)
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
April 16 - 22
Kindergarten
Tippy, Tippy, Tippy, Hide!, by Candace Fleming
Learning Target: I enjoy reading books with onomatopoeia
information about them.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1INZesxAGa0b6fBoDMi_PdonUSAkHwfddgUEZ1PfOZPo/edit?usp=sharing
First Grade
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon, by Meghan McCarthy
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.
2nd grade:
Who Am I?, by Tim Flach
We will continue our research and creating our riddles.
Learning Target: I can find information and turn it into a riddle.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking longship 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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.barefootbooks.com/uk/odysseus (Audio for the Adventures of Odysseus)
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
April 9 - 15
Kindergarten
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!, by Candace Fleming
Learning Target: I enjoy reading books with onomatopoeia
information about them.
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.
2nd grade:
Who Am I?, by Tim Flach
Learning Target: I can find information and turn it into a riddle.
Third Grade:
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
Viking longship 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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
March 26-29
Kindergarten
What About Worms!?, by Ryan T. Higgins
Learning Target: I enjoy comparing fiction and nonfiction books about real animals and learning facts and
information about them.
First Grade:
Finish: Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yLkimaRwU95KWgFX6ScAidMvPUyuzPMIyk6OzFfrdCs/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books.
2nd grade:
Extra Yarn, by Jon Klassen
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EEiLDwLvNEI4PouIoPsZb1U15Jo219QcbKBcKo9UAIw/edit?usp=sharing
(Need large ball of yarn and finish slideshow!!)
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter 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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
March 20 - 25
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:
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books.
2nd grade:
Vote for SOAR Medal Design https://forms.gle/qCkvb3xFDgYAoFLy9
Pebble Go - Research endangered animals and make trading cards.
Learning Target: I know how to do research using PebbleGo
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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
March 12 - 19
Kindergarten
See the Cat, by David LaRochelle
Learning Target: I understand that illustrations should match the text. I know the difference between and author and an illustrator.
First Grade:
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books.
2nd grade:
Pebble Go - Research endangered animals and make trading cards.
Learning Target: I know how to do research using PebbleGo
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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
March 4 - 8
Kindergarten
Christian Robinson Author/Illustrator Study
Another, by Christian Robinson
Learning Target: I am familiar with prominent Black authors and their works. I can "read" a wordless book.
First Grade:
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books.
2nd grade:
Pebble Go - Research endangered animals and make trading cards.
Learning Target: I know how to do research using PebbleGo
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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
February 12 - 16
Kindergarten
Christian Robinson Author/Illustrator Study
Another, by Christian Robinson
Watch Christian Robinson Video
Make collage art
Learning Target: I am familiar with prominent Black authors and their works.
First Grade:
Mae Among the Stars, by Roda Ahmed
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lDKkgGoQdFI_gpXLV1UAPYBwrSTzw-zISoohQq06S_c/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know about important figures in Black History.
2nd grade:
Pebble Go - review and research trading cards
Learning Target: I know how to do research using PebbleGo
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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SEqXSesxZEhBjDXip3v9v3ElWq_KCJ_nrcx5fHdxk_U/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, learning about Greek Mythology
and learning about the Fantasy Genre.
February 12 - 16
Kindergarten
Christian Robinson Author/Illustrator Study
You Matter, by Christian Robinson and Just in Case You Want to Fly, by Julie Fogliano
Learning Target: I am familiar with prominent Black authors and their works.
First Grade:
Counting on Katherine, by Helaine Becker
Learning Target: I know about important figures in Black History.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lp7eHEP6pM6GMgz5cUE1MqW5CoWlokALDgP1OmamIHc/edit?usp=sharing
Second Grade:
And the winner is... Evergreen! by Matthew Cordell
Students will design their own version of the CP SOAR Medal
.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLbh2hZwkhThng5yZmTN4MLBxrBKKtbIZpJJzOKX_pc/edit?usp=sharing
We will also read: Caldecott Honor-winning book Henry's Freedom Box, by Ellen Levine
Third Grade
Bread for Words, A Frederick Douglass Story, by Shana Keller
Learning Target: I know about important figures in Black History.
Fourth Grade:
Jacqueline Woodson Author Study
Read: Coming on Home, by Jacqueline Woodson
Learning Target: I am familiar with prominent Black authors and their works.
February 5 - 9
Kindergarten and First Grade:
Move seats
Boy on the Hill, by Daryl Cobb
We will learn about visiting author Daryl Cobb and discuss his upcoming visit!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jnj5dAOIfg5A4jpC2v9av9rk5ZnknpA3OpyluB6O2-w/edit?usp=sharing
Second Grade:
Move seats
Final Caldecott vote: Evergreen vs. Twenty Questions! Which book will win the CP SOAR Medal?!
We will discuss the upcoming author visit with Daryl Cobb
Third Grade & Fourth Grade:
Move seats
Continue to read Pirates: The Ring of Hope, by Dary Cobb
We will continue to discuss the upcoming author visit with Darty Cobb.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1D-S9wifiWSvBZIzHSF95Hla8X87dqJodwP3ketBCV4U/edit?usp=sharing
January 29 - February 2
Kindergarten:
Do Pirates Go to Country Parkway Elementary School?, by Daryl Cobb
We will learn about visiting author Daryl Cobb, read his special Country Parkway book and make a Pirate Craft.
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ZKOWNBEnRNw
First Grade:
Do Pirates Go to Country Parkway Elementary School?, by Daryl Cobb
We will learn about visiting author Daryl Cobb, read his special Country Parkway book and make a Pirate Craft.
Learning Target: I am interested to learn about different authors and the opportunities to meet them in real life.
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ZKOWNBEnRNw
Second Grade:
Introduce visiting author Daryl Cobb Show his books and the website.
Continue Caldecott Award Unit:
Big, by Vashti Harrison and Twenty Questions, by Mac Barnett
We are comparing some Caldecott 2024 contenders.
We will cast our ballot for the CP SOAR Award!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n4789pRx4rDOF8B25p_AbRC5AUFMRSa8nPUOZ-BlhQU/edit?usp=sharing
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 Grade & Fourth Grade:
Introduce visiting author Daryl Cobb Show his books and the website.
We will continue to practice locating books on the shelves using the catalog and call numbers.
We will learn about author Daryl Cobb and look at some of his books.
January 21-25
Kindergarten:
Winter Dance, by Marion Dane Bauer
Learning Target: I know what different animals do to prepare for winter, I can compare fiction and nonfiction
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M04wE0JEt7sdlqk-CIqRaaHJWgCH0yYVnZJTCYCcxkY/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=D2SoGHFM18I
First Grade:
Pebble Go! We will do polar bear research together, and then have time to explore on our own.
Learning Target: I enjoy learning how to research at Pebble Go!
I know where to find non-fiction books in the library
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1edFCFEHtdlV-VmM952LdMZhaQfcg869r0ZJFxwyrTR0/edit?usp=sharing
Second Grade:
Evergreen, by Matthew Cordell, and Night Garden, by Carin Berger
We will learn about the Caldecott Award and look at a variety of previous
award-winning books and currently nominated books.
We will cast our ballot for the CP SOAR Award!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n4789pRx4rDOF8B25p_AbRC5AUFMRSa8nPUOZ-BlhQU/edit?usp=sharing
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 Grade & Fourth Grade:
We will review how to use the catalog, place holds ourselves, and how to find books on the
shelves using the call number.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fU1bKRsEQ0zNWPIxZxgYgVJHnmna_6fahwt5hHLGs6I/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know how to use the library catalog and find books by myself.
January 9-16
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 - we will find some facts together!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rkg4mSEKuwtyYIMb8yHekKQ7HgV8J3mB5x180Qv1bAw/edit?usp=sharing
First Grade:
Arctic White by Danna Smith
https://youtu.be/nHn5OO1t1yc?si=X3hOdi-xfytHaTgS
Learning Target: I am familiar with the Aurora Borealis and enjoy listening to stories. I can make my own Northern Lights project!
Second Grade:
Hot Dog, by Doug Salati, and Knight Owl, by Christopher Denise
We will learn about the Caldecott Award and look at a variety of previous
award-winning books and currently nominated books.
We will cast our ballot for the CP SOAR Award!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n4789pRx4rDOF8B25p_AbRC5AUFMRSa8nPUOZ-BlhQU/edit?usp=sharing
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 Grade & Fourth Grade:
The Indestructible Tom Crean, by Jennifer Thermes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXZOckp6rEY&t=49s
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's lives.
January 2-8
Kindergarten:
Days 3-5 Finish: Yummy - The Musicians of Bremen
Day 1 Begin: 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
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rkg4mSEKuwtyYIMb8yHekKQ7HgV8J3mB5x180Qv1bAw/edit?usp=sharing
First Grade:
Samson in the Snow, by Phillip G. Stead and Woolly Mammoth, by Gerry Bailey
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories about friendship, I like learning facts about Woolly Mammoths and I can tell the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
activity-kit.pdf (Samson Activity Kit)
Samson Coloring and Fact sheet
Second Grade:
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, by Mac Barnett
We will learn about the Caldecott Award and look at a variety of previous award-winning books
and currently nominated books.
We will cast our ballot for the CP SOAR Award!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n4789pRx4rDOF8B25p_AbRC5AUFMRSa8nPUOZ-BlhQU/edit?usp=sharing
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 Grade
Snowflake Bentley, by Jaqueline Briggs Martin Caldecott Winner 1991
https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=AjDA4QCA8rI
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=-6zr2eLpduI
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's lives.
Fourth Grade
Jon Klassen author/illustrator study
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YhwrAw3kcHC4b0xlSoBS-8g9UHwJQITlkJywkPp21vY/edit?usp=sharing
The Skull, a Tyrolean Folk Tale, by Jon Klassen
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about successful authors and illustrators.
December 18-22
All Classes: Roll out Winter Break Reading Challenge!
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 6/7: The Little Red Hen and 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:
A Thing Called Snow, by Yuval Zommer
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 11-15
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 6 Goldilocks and the Three Bears and
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:
The Little Reindeer, by Nicola Killen
Learning Target: I enjoy hearing holiday stories
Second Grade:
Learning Target: I understand basic block coding
Third Grade
Hour of Code Dance Party with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Learning Target: I have a basic understanding of how Artificial Intelligence works
Fourth Grade:
Compute it! Python Can you complete all 59 levels?!
Learning Target: I understand basic Python concepts
December 4 - 8
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:
Little Red Ruthie, by Gloria Koster
Celebrating Hanukkah, by Rachel Grack
Learning Target: I enjoy hearing holiday stories, I know some facts about Hanukkah
Second Grade:
The Hanukkah Bear, by Eric A. Kimmel
Learning Target: I enjoy hearing holiday stories, I know some facts about Hanukkah
Third Grade
All of a Kind Family, by Emily Jenkins & Paul O. Zelinsky
Celebrating Hanukkah, by Rachel Grack
Learning Target: I enjoy hearing holiday stories, I know some facts about Hanukkah
If Time non-fic scavenger hunt
Fourth Grade:
Pearl Harbor BrainPop
Review books about Pearl Harbor and Holiday books
Book talks
If time Non-Fiction Scavenger Hunt
Learning Target: I know what Pearl Harbor was.
November 27 - December 1
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 4 - The Enormous Turnip /Week 5 Henny Penny
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
Compare with non-fiction rabbits, show World Book Kids Online, show non-fic rabbits catalog
Show other Native American Myth/Legend/Pourquoi tales
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to traditional Native American stories. I know the difference
between fiction and non-fiction.
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.
New Seating ?
Show how to place holds/paper hold list
Show paper wish list
Non-Fiction Scavenger Hunt
Learning Target: I know that Native American People are still here and I am familiar with some of the Cherokee traditions.
November 17-21
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
Squanto's Journey, by Joseph Bruchac
Native American Traditons BrainPop
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 9 - 16
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 - The Three Billy Goats Gruff
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k8A3X4H6nYOczpPD_lK_ZrqZ1oz0Xt77/view?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I Know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
Turtle's Race with Beaver, 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:
The Rough-Face Girl, by Rafe Martin
We will look at books by and about Native Americans.
We will have a non-fiction library book scavenger hunt.
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by and about Native Americans. I can locate nonfiction books in the library.
Third Grade and Fourth Grade:
Maiden of the Mist, A Legend of Niagara Falls, by Veronika Martenova Charles.
Learning Target: I am familiar with books by and about Native Americans. I can locate nonfiction books in the library.
November 2 - 8
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/ecosystems/mystery-3/decomposers-matter-cycle/95
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 26 - November 1
Kindergarten:
Give Me Back My Bones!, by Kim Norman
A Spoonful of Frogs, by Casey Lyall
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:
Any Magic Tricks?
There's a Ghost in this House, by Oliver Jeffers and Name the Storybook Villains activity
Learning Target: I enjoy seasonal stories and activities!
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 19 - 25
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 12 - 18
Can you find it?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:
The Houdini Box, by Brian Selznick
Learning Target: I understand what Historical Fiction means, who Harry Houdini is, and learn about
the author/illustrator Brian Selznick.
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!
https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=1xaKLbHzyIY
Keeper of the Lost City video book trailer - https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=IvuFCtxs7lE
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about Fantasy Books and using my imagination to create my own unique magical wand!
Coloring Pages:
https://www.doodle-art-alley.com/uploads/2/6/1/6/26162462/monthoctober.pdf
October 4 - 11
Kindergarten:
We will read "We Are in a Book" by Mo Willems, then
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 a quick non-fiction section scavenger hunt.
September 27 - October 3
Kindergarten:
Cat's Colors, by Airlie Anderson
We will walk around the picture book section to learn where our favorite books are!!
Learning Target: I know about authors and illustrators and the parts of a book. I can compare fiction and non-fiction.
First - Fourth Graders:
All classes grades 1-4 will participate in a library scavenger hunt to learn where their favorite books are located!
Learning Target: I can find my own books!
September 19-26
Kindergarten:
Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell & 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
Learning Target: I know how to take care of my library books.
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
Learning Target: I enjoy funny stories and using my imagination!
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"
Learning Target: I am familiar with "choose your own ending" stories.
September 12-18
We Are Reviewing Safety Procedures!
Kindergarten:
It's Okay to Make Mistakes, by Todd Parr
We will take a tour of the library and look at some books by Todd Parr
We will learn how to check out books!
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ROEHNonQuKY
Learning Target: I know how to take care of my library books.
First Grade:
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
We will discuss book care!
We will review safety procedures.
Learning Target: I know how to take care of my library books.
Second Grade - Fourth Grade:
We will review safety routines and checkout procedures..
September 5-11
We will all hear a story and learn about using the library!
Kindergarten:
The School Book, 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:
Todd Parr Books we will look at the illustration Mr. Asklar will do some Todd Parr artwork with you!
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
We will discuss book care!
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
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers/lesson-plans/paying-tribute-attacks
Fireboat, by Maira Kalman
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=MEjRFAckjjM (Sunday Morning Video)
Fourth Grade:
We will learn how to check out books ourselves! (4th Grade perk!!)
We will discuss the special role that 4th graders have in the library -
"Book Ambassadors" & "Library Tidy-ers"
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/115j8rt_jhqRdmd1qEOuxZ1iZ5l5lXkLaSr1eouGJSC4/edit?usp=sharing
