After discussing appropriate Library behavior today with my students, I began thinking how awesome librarians are! They are such a great source of information and are always willing to help you find what you need. Librarians ROCK (especially our own Mrs. S. here at FMS)!
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Finding new books to read can be a daunting task. Thankfully our friends at Scholastic have made this easier than ever! Their online database of age-appropriate texts is organized by reading level and searchable by topics! Just type in something that your child is interested in (penguins, for example) and a list of books will appear. You can even type in the title of a book your child loves and the Scholastic Book Wizard will search for similar books your child will enjoy. Try out the Book Wizard search engine below or click on the orange button to head directly to their site.
Looking for a new book to read? Don't forget students can check out what their friends are reading on our online reading log at ReadingRewards.com!
~ Mrs. D :-) Bedtime stories are a great way to connect with your child and build on basic literacy skills. Reading closely with your child provides the perfect opportunity to build on classroom skills. Below are some suggested questions to ask your child during and after reading:
Happy Reading ~ Mrs. D :-) It's Book Fair time again!
The book fair will be visiting our school this week starting today and continuing through Thursday. To help your child choose books that are "just right", try the Five Finger Rule:
There are some GREAT selections at the book fair this year! Come check it out at Open House on Wednesday September 19th from 6-7pm. Hope to see you there! ~ Mrs. D Now that we have gotten the first day of school under our belts, here are some tips for a fantastic school year:
* Links provided by kidshealth.org The holiday hustle and bustle is in full swing! It is a time of year when children are full of anticipation. The thought of presents, snow, and time off from school make it almost impossible for kids to be patient. When I was a kid, my mom made us candy ribbons to help us count down the days to Christmas. Every night after dinner we got to untie a candy from the bottom of the ribbon. At the top of the ribbon was a bell and a poem that ended with "Christmas Eve will be here by the time you reach the bell." I really looked forward to getting my candy each night and watching the progression of days pass by till Christmas. Now, I have two boys of my own, an almost 4 year old and a 2 year old. This year I thought of hanging candy ribbons for them (which my mom made for each of my boys, thanks mom!) but didn't like the idea of giving them candy each night. This might not be true of all kids, but the effects of late night sugar on my boys is catastrophic! It becomes full blown wrestle-mania! While searching for a new, less sugary advent calendar for the holidays I stumbled on an idea posted on Facebook.
Gather 24 holiday picture books, wrap them, and place them under the Christmas tree on December 1st. When your children wake up, tell them that Santa dropped of special gift for them for each night to help them count down till Christmas. Then every night, let your child choose a book from under the tree to unwrap and read together. What better way to count down the days till Christmas than by reading with your children! I missed the beginning of December, but I plan to count down the 12 days till Christmas this year with some books I ordered from Scholastic Book Clubs (I got several holiday titles for $1 each!) I can't wait to start a new tradition with my family! How does your family count down the days till the Holiday season? Welcome to the Educator's blog! Use this forum to post questions and helpful resources. I will be updating frequently with useful links and tips for working in the classroom and at home with your children. I look forward to being able to communicate freely as a partners in your child's education.
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