encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
A new shipment of library books came into the library this week! I felt as giddy as a kid on Christmas as I unpacked the two giant boxes of gorgeous books and placed them on the shelves for the students to enjoy. Of course the first thing I said to the 4th graders that came... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it is really hard to write this blog. I feel like I should be posting at least three times a week if not more. But you and I both know, I don't usually make my three times a week goal 😦 Anyway, I have been thinking all day, "what to write, what to write,... Continue Reading →
This day in age, when everything seems to rely on technology, problems arise that cannot be prevented or fixed immediately. We are fortunate to have an online catalogue and management system but, unfortunately it is down. I don't know when it will be back up but I hope it is before Christmas break. As of... Continue Reading →
The 2nd grade class is starting to learn the difference between fiction and non-fiction books. Most of the students already know that non-fiction books are "real" and fiction books are "make believe". The question is how can they tell which type it is just by looking at the book? You have all heard the phrase... Continue Reading →
As your child gets older you will notice they are required to do more and more research projects. This can be daunting for both parents and children unless you are a member of the rare few who take to research like a pig to mud. I confess I belong to this piggy little group. I... Continue Reading →
You may have already noticed library books coming home. By now I have seen all K through 5 classes and given them an opportunity to take home their first library book of the school year. The past week and a half has been spent going over library rules and book care. While each student is... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of things in store this year for the SP Library. As I look around our space I am happy to see full shelves with books just waiting to be opened. Three short years ago our little library hardly existed and now there are books on every shelf. As the students start... Continue Reading →
Today I am going to get a little personal. To start with, I am currently taking a Reference Librarian class. When I accepted the job of SP Librarian I didn't know much about running a library. Last year found me learning how a library truly works. For the most part I am self taught. I quickly realized... Continue Reading →
I thought I would share with you some interesting SP Library statistics.First, here are the top ten homerooms. These classes have checked out the most books this school year.4B with 489 books.4A with 364 books.3A with 286 books5B with 238 books.2B with 229 booksKA with 217 books1B with 212 books5A with 212 books2A with 206... Continue Reading →
Often we find it difficult to read books because they are assignments and not subjects that interest us. While these books are important to read they can be daunting. Don't let them scare you from reading. Just as each of you is an individual unlike any other so are books. While they may have similar... Continue Reading →
Some of you out there might be confused about the difference between fiction and nonfiction. It is easier to remember than you thought.Fiction = FakeNonfiction = Not FakeAny time you read a fiction book you are reading a story that is pretend or make believe. Most of the time we read fiction books for fun.... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 