Just like athletes warm up their bodies before a game, we too need to warm up our voices to get ready to read. Warming up and concentrating on one part of the body at a time is called isolation. We will use “Tongue Twisters” as the isolation activity to warm up our voices! “Tongue Twisters” are… Read More Twisting Your Tongue
In order to get the word out about a product, there are millions of informational television, radio, magazine and newspaper messages! We learn about the many goods and services because of their messages! The books at the Library are the goods and allowing students to borrow the book is a service. There are approximately 28,000… Read More Book Care
I have been joining first grade classes during their morning meeting. One of the conversations was about setting goals ….”What do you see as a goal for yourself?” Listen to the goals of students in Mrs. Schaefer’s class.
Having a growth mindset means that you know you can train your brain to get smarter. Let’s watch the video below to understand how we can train our brain! Often, we are much harder on ourselves than we are on other people. The power of positive self-talk is way for us to change our words… Read More Change Your Words….
This week in library we will read Penelope Popper, Book Doctor by Toni Buzzeo. The charming book trailer below features Penelope Popper who, despite her young age, longs to be a doctor. Not until her wise teacher and her savvy librarian join forces does Penelope get the opportunity, as a book doctor, to heal books that… Read More Penelope Popper Book Doctor
On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2… Read More September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right
Get ready for the 2015-2016 school year! Watch the video below to understand why we will be using many Google products in order to share our work and become better writers and communicators.
Some are already back to school. Most New Yorkers will be heading back this week! The Staples’ commercial below titled, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, can cause anxiety for teachers, students and parents! This year, the Holderness Family released, Parents vs Kids: Back to School Rap Battle, which is promoted by Target. Take a minute… Read More Forward To School