Future Authors and Illustrators

Have you ever read: From Head to Toe, written and illustrated by Eric Carle? We share this book with our kindergarten students during our author/illustrator study of Eric Carle. It is impossible to sit when reading this book!  One just wants to do exactly what the book is depicting; it is a favorite of our […]

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Chat with Sculptor

On March 4th,  we had an amazing experience. Ms Wood’s 3rd grade class chatted with a sculptor, Meredith Bergmann, via a Google Hangout!  Ms Bergmann created the wonderful Boston Women’s Memorial, which is installed on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.  She graciously agreed to ‘meet’ the students so that they could interview her about her experience […]

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Paleontologists at Work

Over the past two weeks, the second grade paleontologists have been busy researching a particular dinosaur.  We have a fabulous new database with great information about the dinosaurs, which once roamed the earth.  It can be accessed from anywhere in the world, 24/7! The above QR code, which links automatically to the YouTube link, shown […]

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The Power of Reading Aloud

I don’t know why I am so surprised but I love how students love being read too! But, when I think about it, doesn’t everyone? Look how recorded audio books are selling and how many titles are available to listen to now. Last Friday, two third grade classes came into the library to check-out books. […]

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