It's hard to believe it's already that time of year! Where did the last few weeks, no...months go? Time flies when you're busy having fun in the Library!
Read below for a recap of this week's happenings:
First Grade: Project Blocks (week 3) is underway! We discussed building planning and construction (previewed text from Non Fiction, section 611 and a few others) and kids included signs and incorporated structures that would need signs – had to give evidence why. Did you know that Empirical studies show that constructive or block play supports mathematical learning and scored higher/performed better on standardized test of spatial intelligence (Caldera 1999).
More information to in a separate post, dedicated to Project Blocks, but here's a little background. The library wrote a grant, submitted and was awarded funds (from the Curriculum Enhancement Committee) to purchase sets of blocks to support STEM learning in the Library. By incorporating block investigating, students will be able to cooperate with others, develop problem solving skills as well as thinking critically and creatively. First Graders are using to many new skills from math to engineering even to social/emotional! Check out our cool STEM structures:
First Grade STEM Structures
Fourth Grade: This week concluded our month long focus on Pacific Northwest Coastal research. Throughout the past five weeks, students researched the daily lives of the first inhabitants of the PNW, created thoughtful notes and lastly recorded their findings on Flipgrid! #flipgrid
Fifth Grade: Check out as usual for these amazing school leaders! I'm excited to see how much they've accomplished over the break and their academic growth and success in the upcoming year!
From Mrs. Bethel:
Wishing you and yours a very happy (and healthy) Holiday! I am grateful to work with such talented and amazing teachers and for the dedicated volunteers in the Library!
Happy New Year!
