ELV LIBRARY LESSONS
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Miss. and Mr. KSU read to classes at ELV
Get a book and read aloud
Reading aloud is more than saying words
- Talk about what you are reading—before, during, and after a read-aloud session. According to the IRA/NAEYC position statement (1998), “It is the talk that surrounds the storybook reading that gives it power, helping children to bridge what is in the story and their own lives.”
- Use the text to discuss real-life experiences and issues. Stories and books can be springboards to meaningful discussions about many different topics.
- Make the book come alive. Vary your expressions and tone of voice to fit the plot. Use a different voice for each character. Pause when appropriate to create suspense.
- Read for as long as children can pay attention.
- Gradually read for longer periods of time as their attention spans grow.
- Involve the listener in deciding what, when, and how long to read. Invite active participation during and after the reading.
- Follow up after reading a book. Offer materials for art projects and dramatics. Look for more books by the author or on the same topic. Plan an activity that builds on what you have read.
Some of our favorite resources at ELV
Pebble go.com
Students have home access to nonfiction information with pebble go.com username: ELV password: school This subscription database is paid for by ELV. Due to legalities please don't post username and password to Pinterest, Facebook etc. Safe and ad free!
Ebooks at ELV
To find ebooks you can read at home - on a computer or iPad- head to the ELV home page, library media center link, card catalog and search for ebooks or look at our extensive collection of books available in the library.
IXL.com/signin/elv
Use IXL to practice math skills by grade level. Check with your child's teacher to get their username and password. Student time is logged and the top 10 users will be awarded at our next assembly! This is another ELV paid subscription. Please do not share passwords and usernames with others online.
Cyber Safety...Talk to your kids
Cyber Safety
Tips to share with your kids:
- When you visit the Internet, you should always have a trusted adult helper. Your adult helper can find good sites that are fun for you, and not dangerous.
- Get your helper to show you how to use the back buttons on the browser.
- Ask your helper how to save some good websites in your browser's favorites or bookmarks.
- Choose a cool nickname to use online, and don't ever type in your real name or address. Superman didn't tell anyone he was Clark Kent and you shouldn't tell anyone your identity either.
- Tell your helper whenever websites or messages make you uncomfortable.
Ms. Hockensmith
Email: Christa.hockensmith@franklin.kyschools.us
Website: http://franklin.kyschools.us/elve.aspx
Location: 200 Laralan Avenue, Frankfort, KY
Phone: 502-352-2585