Lessons 2025-26
Lessons 2025-26
Embedded Files
March 2 - 6
Kindergarten
Pebble Go!
We will spend time exploring Pebble Go! with a partner and draw a picture
of something we learned about.
Learning Target: I know how to look for things that interest me using Pebble Go!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XQf9RgplfEp6GxtivJAdgPJclV2XxQOlbDML3yI7S9g/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpGkPuRQBR4YCJid7muBvr0CftJ7sl5pgCdCNR6qbH0/edit?usp=sharing
First Grade:
Lulu and the Brontosaurus, by Judith Viorst
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books and series books.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QqMQtm5LdHgXQCN-DBVTrog1ODnUsPSiJpcpQpRaBdw/edit?usp=sharing
Second Grade:
We will reveal the winning CP SOAR Book medal design!
Stalagtite and Stalagmite, by Drew Beckmeyer, 2026 Caldecott Honor Award winner.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DURieVIEdVG/
Learning Target: I know about the Caldecott award, and I enjoy reading and
comparing books with excellent illustrations. I understand the importance of
illustration.
Third and Fourth Grade
Who Would Win?, by Jerry Pallotta
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZTisrDgrZQIGL80r14DKeZeiMftGKQOzjPHICevl7ME/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about authors and the books they write.
February 23 - 27
Kindergarten
Pebble Go!
We will spend time exploring Pebble Go! Individually and draw a picture of something we learned about.
Learning Target: I know how to look for things that interest me using Pebble Go!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XQf9RgplfEp6GxtivJAdgPJclV2XxQOlbDML3yI7S9g/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpGkPuRQBR4YCJid7muBvr0CftJ7sl5pgCdCNR6qbH0/edit?usp=sharing
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.
Second Grade:
We will reveal the CP SOAR Book Award winner and vote for the best medal design!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DURieVIEdVG/
Learning Target: I know about the Caldecott award, and I enjoy reading and comparing books with
excellent illustrations. I understand the importance of illustration.
Third Grade
I am Pusheen the Cat, by Claire Belton (just for fun!)
Then we will review how to use SORA for digital books, and audiobooks.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading in various formats. I can use SORA to read digital books or
listen to audiobooks.
Fourth Grade:
Pebble Go Bingo
Learning Target: I can identify the keyword(s), and formulate an effective
search strategy.
February 13
All Grades: We will read Valentine stories, look up Valentine books in the catalog, and create homemade Valentines!
February 6 - 12
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:
Pebble Go!
We will learn how to search for animal information using Pebble Go! and learn where non-fiction
animal books are on the shelves. We will each work on our own chromebook, and write down one
fact about the animal of our choice.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpGkPuRQBR4YCJid7muBvr0CftJ7sl5pgCdCNR6qbH0/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know how to use Pebble Go!
Second Grade:
We will have our Final Vote for the CP SOAR Book Award
We will design our medals!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLbh2hZwkhThng5yZmTN4MLBxrBKKtbIZpJJzOKX_pc/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know about the Caldecott award, and I enjoy reading and comparing books with
excellent illustrations. I understand the importance of illustration.
Third Grade
Duke Ellington, by Andrea Davis Pinkney
We will look at the Biography section of the library and some of the biography series that are
available. We are focusing on Black History Makers
Play video of "Take the A Train" (link below)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13RmQgNQ7cTQwbRJY0BXL77CiUQDWvMgSRGQ5eFDnyYQ/edit?usp=sharing
Check-out time
Learning Target: I know information about black history makers and
understand the importance of learning their stories.
Fourth Grade:
Zathura, by Chris Van Allsburg
We will practice finding other Van Allsburg titles using the library catalog.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading picture books and learning about authors.
January 29 - February 5
Kindergarten:
Frog or Toad?, by Bullfrog Books
We will also look at Pebble Go! and learn how to look up animal information and learn where the non-
fiction animal books are on the library shelves.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rkg4mSEKuwtyYIMb8yHekKQ7HgV8J3mB5x180Qv1bAw/edit?usp=sharing (Polar Bear Facts Sheet)
Learning Target: I enjoy non-fiction books and learning about animals.
First Grade:
Pebble Go!
We will learn how to search for animal information using Pebble Go! and learn where non-fiction animal
books are on the shelves.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpGkPuRQBR4YCJid7muBvr0CftJ7sl5pgCdCNR6qbH0/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know how to use Pebble Go!
Second Grade:
Aggie and the Ghost, by Matthew Forsyth
Cranky, Crabby, Crow, by Corey Tabor
Learning Target: I know about the Caldecott award, and I enjoy reading and comparing books with
excellent illustrations. I understand the importance of illustration.
Third Grade
Bread for Words, by Shana Keller
BrainPop, Frederick Douglass
We will look at the Biography section of the library and some of the biography series that are available.
Ordinary People Change the World Series
Who Was (Is) Series
Narrative Picture Book Biographies
BrainPop - Frederick Douglass
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's
lives. I can use online databases like BrainPop to learn more.
Fourth Grade:
Jumanji, by Chris Van Allsburg
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1udl_XVkih2az2YJAm1SBWlY7S57-8ItgmU4Anknsouw/edit?usp=sharing
We will practice finding other Van Allsburg titles using the library catalog.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading picture books and learning about authors.
January 21-28
Kindergarten:
Days with Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel
Frog or Toad?, by Bullfrog Books
Learning Target: I enjoy early reader chapter books and comparing fiction and non-fiction books.
We will read and discuss our chapter book and look at other early reader chapter book ideas for
kindergarten.
First Grade:
Cornbread and Poppy, by Matthew Cordell
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qpLlt-koKVTK-clzQRj38-3mKLIxcnyhO2kqx8MLU50/edit?usp=sharing
Watch Matthew Cordell Draw Cornbread and Poppy!
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books and learning about series that are new to me.
Second Grade:
The Snowball Fight, by Beth Ferry
To See an Owl, by Matthew Cordell
Owl video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCxp_VKB0-b39qz-jyVs5V7RMCM6IDRu/view?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I know about the Caldecott award, and I enjoy reading and comparing books with
excellent illustrations. I understand the importance of illustration.
Third Grade
We will look at the Biography section of the library and some of the biography series that are available.
Ordinary People Change the World Series
Who Was (Is) Series
Narrative Picture Book Biographies
We will use Pebble Go to look at online biographies.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's
lives. I can use online databases like PebbleGo for biographies.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's lives.
Fourth Grade:
Cranky, Crabby, Crow, by Corey Tabor (just for fun!)
Then we will review how to use SORA for digital books
Learning Target: I enjoy reading in a variety of formats. I can use SORA to read digital books, or
listen to audiobooks.
January 12-20
Kindergarten:
Days with Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel
Frog or Toad?, by Bullfrog Books
Learning Target: I enjoy early reader chapter books, and comparing fiction and non-fiction books.
We will read and discuss our chapter book and look at other early reader chapter book ideas for
kindergarten.
First Grade:
Cornbread and Poppy, by Matthew Cordell
Watch Matthew Cordell Draw Cornbread and Poppy!
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books, and learning about series that are new to me.
Second Grade:
Learning Target: I know about the Caldecott award, and I enjoy reading and comparing books with
excellent illustrations. I understand the importance of illustration.
Third Grade
The Indestructible Tom Crean, by Jennifer Thermes
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1a67IFF1xJoJQQvzHJt788-9QKsjYoljEUZfFi62kN5c/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BbhSbfqhb0Nz1KOKKuo8VsXTFR45pVzu8JCz0kNO-H0/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy reading biographies and learning about people's lives.
Fourth Grade:
Bartali's Bicycle, by Megan Hoyt
Learning Target: I enjoy reading picture book biographies and learning about the lives of heroic people.
January 5-9
Kindergarten:
A Polar Bear in the Snow, by Mac Barnett & Visit Pebble Go!
Learning Target: I enjoy stories about animals, and comparing them to the real animals. I know how to use Pebble Go!
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
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n4789pRx4rDOF8B25p_AbRC5AUFMRSa8nPUOZ-BlhQU/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I am familiar with the Caldecott award.
Third Grade
Snowflake Bentley, by Jaqueline Briggs Martin
Learning Target: I enjoy reading picture book biographies
Fourth Grade:
We will work on our new book journals!
Learning Target: I enjoy keeping track of and reviewing the books I have read.
December 15-19
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 6 - The Three Little Pigs and The Musicians of
Bremen
Three Little Pigs Sequencing activity
Learning Target: I know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
The Mitten, by Jan Brett and The Mitten, by Alvan Tresselt
Learning Target: I am familiar with folk tales, and I can compare two different versions of the
same story.
Second Grade:
Learning Target: I am familiar with coding. This version will help me to understand the advanced AI
version.
Third Grade
Chess Kid: We will learn the basics of chess, then have time to play!
Learning Target: I know that the library has books that teach games. I enjoy learning new games.
Fourth Grade:
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about coding languages! (Python)
December 8 - 12
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 5 - Goldilocks and The Little Red Hen
Teach students about the non-fiction section of the library!
Learning Target: I know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
Little Red Ruthie, a Hanukkah Tale, by Gloria Koster
Learning Target: I am familiar with the holiday tradition of Hanukkah
Second Grade:
Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares
Wolf in Snow, by Matthew Cordell
Learning Target: I am familiar with American Christmas Traditions, and I know about
the Caldecott Award.
Third Grade
We will create our own main characters!
Kidlit TV, Storymakers with Mac Barnett
Create Your Own Main Character
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 1 - 5
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 4 - Henny Penny
Teach students about the non-fiction section of the library!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Py1MQ3PrKhPjFU_pX5__deZ6c_B46wU/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19fqkGBIHTalhyFIVCCDqUySdRm5NtX1K/view?usp=drive_link
Learning Target: I Know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
Rabbit's Snow Dance, by Joseph Bruchac
Learning Target: I am familiar with some Native American Folk Tales. I can compare some Native folktales with American Tall Tales, and Aesop's Fables.
Second Grade:
Ox Cart Man, by Donald Hall
Learning Target: I am familiar with some Caldecott award-winning books. I enjoy
historical stories and learning about life in the past.
Third Grade
Mystery Science, Can Animals be Friends?
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/animal-friends?code=601b5fa6bd2fcc6fce2c37d81895c905
Animal BFFs 12 Tales of Friendship, Scholastic
Owen and Mzee, The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
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.
Thanksgiving Lessons: November 25th and 26th
First Grade - Run, Turkey, Run! by Diane Mayr
Second Grade:
Balloons Over Broadway,
BrainPop Jr. Thanksgiving https://jr.brainpop.com/topic/thanksgiving/movie/
Learning Target: I am familiar with American Thanksgiving Traditions.
November 18 - 25
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 3 - The Enormous Turnip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ww4Vf-I6u_ZYV0nk2FSvYPs0wFMtA0sy/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. I can compare some Native folktales with
American Tall Tales, and Aesops Fables.
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
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.
Fourth Grade:
We will practice using Destiny Discover to look up books, find the call number, and locate the book on the library shelves! This week we will learn about call numbers and locating the book on the shelf.
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/1ABBTWfWu75MojUfHEo_As3azZ2uQR-5LFJNf6ldsaz8/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fU1bKRsEQ0zNWPIxZxgYgVJHnmna_6fahwt5hHLGs6I/edit?usp=sharing
November 10 - 17
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 2 - The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Learning Target: I know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
First Grade:
Butt or Face?, Can You Tell Which End You're Looking at?, by Kari Lavelle
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19JCV_Xy6YnBY-8D5E-qcoSggRSkcIsqQPT31NJeG9Yg/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy learning things with non-fiction books, and I know that non
fiction books can give me facts and also be funny!
Second Grade:
Our Friend Hedgehog the Story of Us, by Lauren Castillo
Learning Target: I like finding new chapter books and can select a "just-right" book. We will learn strategies to decide if a book is right for us, and where to find them in the library.
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
November 1 - 5
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:
Our Friend Hedgehog the Story of Us, by Lauren Castillo
Learning Target: I like finding new chapter books and can select a "just-right" book. We will learn strategies to decide if a book is right for us, and where to find them in the library.
Third 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
Fourth Grade:
The Stranger, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about successful authors and illustrators. I am familiar with the writing and illustration style of Chris Van Allsburg.
October 27-31
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.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading seasonal holiday books.
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!
Learning Target: I enjoy reading seasonal holiday books.
Second Grade:
Leo the Ghost, by Mac Barnett
Link to Leo the Ghost Google Slide:
Learning Target: I can listen to fun Halloween stories, and find other stories in the library. I can draw the characters.
Third Grade:
There's a Ghost in This House, by Oliver Jeffers
Are Haunted Houses Real?
Learning Target: I enjoy seasonal/spooky stories!
Fourth Grade:
The Widow's Broom, by Chris Van Allsburg
Did you spot Fritz? What do you think really happened?
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
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.
Learning Target: I enjoy reading seasonal holiday books.
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!
Learning Target: I enjoy reading seasonal holiday books.
Second Grade:
Leo the Ghost, by Mac Barnett
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 17 - 24
Kindergarten:
The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn
Students will continue to learn how to browse the library shelves, use a shelf marker, and borrow books without disturbing the shelves.
Learning Target: I enjoy animal stories, and can tell the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
First Grade:
New York State 3 Apples Award Nominations
Learning Target: I can discuss some of my favorite books!
Mouse and Mole a Perfect Halloween, by Wong Herbert Lee
We will take a tour of our early readers chapter book section.
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween chapter book story
and find other 1st grade level chapter books in the library!
Second Grade:
New York State 3 Apples Award Nominations
Learning Target: I can discuss some of my favorite books!
Animals Nobody Loves, by Seymour Simon
Who Am I?, by Tim Flach
Learning Target: I can find and enjoy non-fiction books. I understand how
non-fiction books are organized. I'm familiar with non-fiction text features.
Third Grade:
New York State 3 Apples Award Nominations
Learning Target: I can discuss some of my favorite books!
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:
New York State 3 Apples Award Nominations
Garden of Abdul Gasazi, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I am familiar with the author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg.
October 9-16
Kindergarten:
The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn
Students will learn how to browse the library shelves, use a shelf marker, and borrow books from the shelves without disturbing the shelves.
Learning Target: I know how to borrow books from the library shelves using a shelf marker.
First Grade:
Common Sense Media Lesson: Fact or Fiction
Show this link first:
https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/meet-the-digital-citizens-head
Show this link 2nd:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TSHTgqM-hS5KLiXU4GDd3GQUYhM_5tpYhdpZen5oFc0/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-literacy/fact-or-fiction?check_logged_in=1
Learning Target: I understand the difference between fact and fiction. I can practice finding facts and spotting fiction in the media.
Second Grade:
Using Tech to Learn New Things
Show this slideshow 1st
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dz8gnMfVOX01xgbUv2yxeEMu1d-b7L-dEudUV58FSWk/edit?usp=sharing
Show this link 2nd!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1D-i-79tWWLAfd2eOvr1jChJeLUFdjldw7WJz7cVvvP8/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target:
I understand the importance of checking information before believing it. I know three tips to use when looking up information online.
Third Grade:
Common Sense Media Perfectly Altered
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M4xe-VWodPGr14gsssf3moIuhR1KcoN7h75YT_tHtb4/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target:
I can recognize that photos and videos can be digitally created or altered.
Understand different reasons why someone might alter a photo or video.
Fourth Grade:
Commons Sense Media: S.I.F.T. for Sources
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GDJySd5nx4uw0lfKJ3UhFUbNeHXeG37-LqRc9TaxEsc/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target:
I can understand why it's important to check information before believing or sharing it.
Identify credible sources of information using the S.I.F.T. method.
October 1 - 8
Kindergarten:
Little Tree, by Loren Long
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=EGO-s7XMFxk
Mouse's First Fall, by Lauren Thompson
Pebble Go - Animals, Animal Behavior, Hibernation
Learning Target: I understand what happens during the fall season. I know the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
First Grade:
The Book Hog, by Greg Pizzoli
Leif and the Fall, by Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant
Non-Fiction scavenger hunt!1
Learning Target: I can find my favorite non-fiction books in the library by myself!
Second Grade:
Biblioburro, by Jeanette Winter; Country Explorers - Colombia, by Cheryl Blackford
Google Slide: Video of Biblioburro
https://www.pbs.org/video/pov-a-visit-from-biblioburro/
Learning Target: I understand the importance of reading and books, and how that looks in different parts of the world,
Third Grade:
Endlessly Ever After, by Laurel Snyder
Learning Target: I know about "choose your own
ending stories", and can find them on the shelves in
the library. I know where the "Adventure Fiction" section is.
Fourth Grade:
Greek Myths Three Heroic Tales, retold by Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden - the story of autumn/winter...
Demeter and Persephone.
We will be on the Chromebooks and will review and practice
how to use the library online catalog and place books on hold.
Learning Target: I know how to use the library catalog and place my own holds.
September 24-30
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 16-22
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
We will discuss the changing season and learn about using the
library.
How Does and Acorn Become an Oak Tree?
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 and Fourth Grade:
We will learn why it is important to keep our personal information
secure online. We will learn how to make effective passwords.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1riuk2vSHXpF4o_a_yTp93P8QF3ylduSVmiE2jVnyiVc/edit?usp=sharing
September 9-15
We will practice emergency procedures
K & First: Both book care coloring page.
Kindergarten:
Pete the Cat Checks out the Library, by James Dean
We will learn about libraries and how to use ours at CP, as well as how to care for our books.
First Grade:
The School Book, by Todd Parr
We will review how to use the CP library and how to care for our books.
We will take a tour of the library and look at some books by Todd Parr
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ROEHNonQuKY
Second Grade:
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, by Mordecai 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
Fourth Grade
We will learn how to check out our own books
https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/tribute-light
September 2-8
We will all hear a story and learn about using the library!
Library Book Care Coloring Page
Kindergarten:
There's a Bird on Your Head, and We Are in a Book, by Mo Willems
We will practice checking out books, and how to line up at the circulation desk and at the end of the class.
We will take your picture to get to know you!!
We will take a tour of the library and look at some books by Mo Willems.
First Grade:
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
We will discuss book care!
We will check out!
Second - Fourth Grade:
Sound of Kindness, by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
We will make Kindness bookmarks and check out.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ydd7GRv_t7clmmLk7VCmndnMOlWKWfbs/view?usp=sharing
Fourth Grade:
We will discuss book care and talk about the special role of 4th-grade students in the library. We are the caretakers of the library at the end of the day, we tidy everything up and get it ready for the next day.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/115j8rt_jhqRdmd1qEOuxZ1iZ5l5lXkLaSr1eouGJSC4/edit?usp=sharing
We also get to check out our own books! I will teach you how next week!!
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