Third Grade Studies the Dictionary!

One of our third grade library skills is to alphabetize and learn how to use a dictionary.  Each 3rd grade student received their own dictionary from a local service group, so this was a perfect time to practice our dictionary skills in the Library.  Each child wrote their own entry for the dictionary. They were to write their name, dividing it into syllables, then write their name phonetically,  then write 2 definitions that would describe them.  After we had all 120 entries, we made a life size dictionary that we hung in the hallway.  It was fun to see the students standing in the hallway, looking for their own name and reading about their friends.  We spent the next 2 class periods using our dictionary to answer questions such as: What are the guide words on page 4?  What is one definition of the entry Brock?  Does the entry Luis come between the guide words of Manuel and Taylor?  It was great hands on practice for the students.  Here are a few pictures of our dictionary unit. 

Creepy Carrots!

Kindergartners had a great time with the book "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds.  This is a new book for our library and was a huge success.  This was one of our October books!

                      

 

We read the story, did a flannel board carrot poem and then each child created their own creepy carrot.  They turned out super cute.  Some had wiggley eyes, some had teeth and some didn't.   So as you walk into the library you are greeted by many carrots, and as you wander around there are creepy carrots everywhere.  Even the older students have had fun looking for the creepy carrots!

CHOOSE KIND!

Where has the time gone! It seems like school just began, yet Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  The Elementary Library has been as busy as usual.  Here is a quick look at what is happening in the library.  One of the themes in the library this year is "Choose Kind" from the book "Wonder" written by R.J. Palacio.  What a wonderful story as well as motto that all students need to remember.

Our outside cases include "Characters Welcome" and "Lasso up a Good Book".  After we celebrated Western day at the Elementary we realized how many good cowboy books that we needed to display.  Many students have commented on Woody being in the case HOWDY PARTNER!