Read "Mo" Books

Read "Mo" Books

 I have decided to start the library year off with one of my favorite authors - Mo Willems.  Mo's books are perfect for the 2nd grade reader.  Students are able to read his books independently and they have just the right humor for a 7/8 year old.   So for the first visit of the year for both the 1st and 2nd graders I decided to share the book "We Are in a Book" by Mo Willems.  I partner read it with my aides. I read the Gerald (the elephant's part) and Michelle or Gloria read Piggie's part.  It was a blast.  The children truly enjoyed Mo's humor.  After the story, I partnered the students up with a Piggie and Elephant book and they spread out in the library to read together.  I also had a life size book that the students were able to get in and we took their picture.  It was a fun way to start the year.  My prediction is that even though I have close to 20 Elephant and Piggie books, they won't stay on the shelf long. 

Back to School 2015

Back to School 2015

The first week of school flew past, just like usual.  It was a blast to see all the children's smiling faces.  I decorated the primary case just like I did  the summer school theme "I Read, What is your Superpower?  

 Our 3 school rules continue to be a constant for the children.  "Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible"  Most children at the Elementary would be able to name those 3 school rules for you.  We are continuing to give Cardinal Compliments to those children who are following the school rules.  I have them posted in the library using the book character Pete the Cat.

In the upper case I have chosen the theme "Dear Diary". I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought I had quite a few diary books so decided to encourage students to read a few.  Mr. Shestak was gracious enough to write in cursive the Dear Diary page.  

I also bought quite a few new books over the summer and decided to display them on on the bookshelf inside.  "New and Hot" is the shelf title.  Third graders had time to browse them last week and were already excited and ready to check them out.  

 I am looking forward to a productive school year!  Books will be flying off the shelves starting tomorrow!  Happy School Year!