January was a good month in the Reading Center! We talked a lot about the differences between the fiction and nonfiction sections of the library and ended the month with the Book Fair! The students were great shoppers and very respectful to our parent volunteers.
In the month of February, grades 3-5 will be learning about Tall Tales. Some titles were will enjoy will be Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyon and John Henry. We will discuss features of a Tall Tale and identify the use of hyperbole, similes, and metaphors in these stories. Tall Tales are always a favorite topic for the students!
Additionally, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, grades K-2 will be listening to stories that support the idea of empathy. There are some wonderful books that include empathy as a theme including A Sick Day With Amos McGee, Zen Ties and and Chrysanthemum. We will do fun activities that reinforce this idea as well.
Please continue to remind your child to return their library book weekly. I want them to always have the chance to pick out a new book! Thank you!