At the library
green pines library news
Welcome
At the library is a new publication provided by the Green Pines library staff. Our goal is to provide information about resources the Green Pines library has to offer. Each month we will highlight curricular connections, seasonal offerings, and new additions to our collections that support your classrooms. We are here to help!
Series Spotlight
For readers in first or second grade who are ready to bridge into chapter books, Sofia Martinez is an excellent choice. In this series, follow 7-year-old Sofia Martinez as she deals with her family and daily life. From a missing class pet to her grandma's birthday, Sofia's fiery passiong for everything she does makes every day an adventure. Titles in include: The Marigold Mess, The Missing Mouse, Picture Perfect, and Abuela's Birthday. The AR range for this series is 2.2-2.5.
Writing Works!
The Katie Woo series offers a wonderful group of books that take readers through the steps of creating various writing genre. They are perfect for introducing writing formats to your classes, especially in grades 1-3. Check out books from our library that show readers how to write a poem, how to write a letter, how to write a narrative piece, and how to write an opinion piece.
Technology Tips
Canva is a website that offers templates for creating just about any signage you need! Recently, many educators have endorsed its use. Canva offers thousands of professional templates to create beautiful designs. Go to:
www.canva.com and get started today!
New to the Green Pines Library
Check out some of our new books...
Snapsy the Alligator by Julie Falatko...The book's narrator follows Snappsy the alligator around and offers commentary about his daily activities. Snappsy, who does not want to be the subject of a book, protests and tries to have a normal day. He plans a party for his neighbors, and finally gives up and invites the narrator, a chicken, to the party. What Green Pines student would not enjoy a book about Snapsy the Alligator? Read this one for the fun of reading!
Small Wonders: Jean-Henri Fabre and His World of Insects by Matthew Clark Smith...Presents a picture book biography of naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre describing how his interest in insects and other small wonders as a child led to important discoveries as an adult. Talk about spark! This is a wonderful book for students to see how passions can lead to great success. It is also quite heartwarming.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark...Highlights the life of Ada Byron Lovelace and her mathematical contributions that were the base for computer science 100 years later. Includes a timeline. Girls really can do math! You likely did not know that an English woman was a pioneer in computer science and binary numbers. Your students probably do not know this either. Read this book for a lesson in women's history and the beginning of coding.
They both love ballet. Emma takes ballet lessons. So does Julia. Emma is learning to be a ballerina. Julia is a professional ballerina.They are both excited about the big performance in the theater tonight. Emma will be watching from the audience. Julia will be dancing onstage!
And afterward, Emma will go backstage to meet her ballet hero! A wonderful story to teach comparing and contrasting. It is also a great book for showing diversity with main characters.