Friday, August 17, 2012
The primary goal of this program is to allow students the time to borrow a book from the school library. Additional goals include helping all students to become avid readers, encourage a love of reading, enhance their curiosity about the global world around them, and instill in them responsibility.
Each week grade-levels visit the library in 20 minute time slots. We begin each session with a mini-lesson reinforcing age-appropriate library skills. Some of these skills include how library information and books are organized, locating items using the author, title, and subjects, how to care for and respect library materials, and choosing “just right” books.
Each student has their own “bookshelf marker” stick. They use these markers when looking for a book. When a book is taken off the shelf, a marker is put in its place. If students decide to return this book, they can easily put the book back in its correct spot.
Student can then check books out of the library for one week. They are responsible for returning books on time in order to borrow another.
A quiet, learning environment is encouraged as students read quietly after choosing their book. The librarian and classroom teacher are available to assist students when locating a book and in making age appropriate reading choices.
Care of Library Books
- Wash hands before handling books
- Do not leave books outside
- Keep books away from water
- Keep books away from babies and pets
- Do not throw books
- Turn pages one at a time
- Use bookmark to "save" where you stop reading. DO NOT FOLD OVER A CORNER OF A PAGE!
- Do not draw or write in library books
- Please return books on time
- If a book is damaged, DO NOT REPAIR IT YOURSELF. Tell the people in the library what is wrong and let them fix it.
Using the Library, Be Considerate of Others
- Respect others using the Media Center
- Walk quietly, Don't run
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself so others can listen or work
- Read silently
- Talk with "inside voices"
- Keep materials where they belong
- Handle materials with care
- Operate equipment properly
Reading Links
There is a wonderful online world for readers. Check out one of the place below and find something fantastic!
The International Children's Digital Library is a library for the entire world!
Read fantastic and free books from all over the globe.
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Check out this site where the first lines of new books are “tweeted”
so that you can discover something new to read.
Kidsreads is a great place to explore books, read reviews, and maybe
contribute one of your own.
Click here to find book recommendations, book reviews,
author interviews, and much more!
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