Knowles Library Learnings
October 2014
From Mrs. Sharp, Your Librarian
I'm excited to introduce Jazmin Ritchie, my library aide! She will be here every day from 9:45 am to 1:45 pm. She is a Leander ISD parent and already very familiar with our library. Stop by and say hi!
Please remember to use the Knowles LibGuide to view more resources, too! Check out the "Teacher Resources" tab for information, including a new "how to" video on requesting books from other schools.
Don't forget! The library is on Twitter (@KnowlesLibrary) and has a Facebook page, too!
3rd-5th Grade
So far...
- Introduced to the Bluebonnet Reading Program
- Adopt-a-Shelf program
- Explored Destiny Quest (like Goodreads + Facebook for students)
This month we will...
- Identify fiction genres and difference between fiction and non-fiction
- Explore databases for research
- Begin using Overdrive for online books!
Bluebonnet Reading Program
What: Read at least 5 of the 20 Bluebonnet Award nominees
Where: all over!
When: October- February
Why: Discover new great books and genres, vote for the Bluebonnet Award Winner
For more information, including the 20 award nominees, check out the Bluebonnet page on the Knowles LibGuide.
Using Student Google Accounts
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade
- Explored the parts of a book
- Practiced returning books and checking out new ones independently
- Learning "library numbers" (student ID numbers)
- Discussed how a good readers' brain is always very busy while reading!
This month we will...
- Discuss the differences in fiction and non-fiction text
- Explore non-fiction books
- Beginning reading the 2x2 Books (20 books nominated to win the 2x2 award!)
Texas 2x2 Book Section
A Reader's Brain is Busy!
Bluebonnet Book Section
Give Me Your Feedback!
Coming Soon... PebbleGo!
Username: captivate
Password: 2014
Once our subscription is complete, I will ask Mrs. Maginel to put the permanent log-in information in the Wrangler Weekly!
*This subscription is for 6 months, so I will be asking for your feedback in April to decide if it's worth the money. Please give it a try!
Need a Book from Another LISD School? Watch This Video!
Becca Sharp
Email: becca.sharp@leanderisd.org
Website: http://elemlibguides.leanderisd.org/Knowles/Home
Location: 2101 Cougar Country Drive, Cedar Park, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 570-6248
Facebook: facebook.com/KnowlesElemLibrary
Twitter: @KnowlesLibrary