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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

6/2/2024

 
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Week of June 3, 2024 | TK | Chill Out with Summer Reading

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Can't Catch Me, by John Hassett
A sassy ice cube escapes from the freezer and runs away to sea.

Crafty Connection Draw the ice cube on blue construction paper and "color" it in with an ice cube

Summer Reading MBUSD reading lists and more

Week of June 3, 2024 | Kindergarten | Escape with Summer Reading

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Inky's Amazing Escape, by Sy Montgomery
When an octopus is whisked away to captivity in an aquarium, he manages to escape by squeezing out of his tank, sliding through the aquarium, and back out to sea, Based upon the 2016 escape from the New Zealand National Aquarium by an octopus named Inky.

Crafty Connection Draw Inky


Summer Reading MBUSD reading lists and more

Week of June 3, 2024 | First Grade | Happy Ends & Summer Reading

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The Three Little Gators, by Helen Ketteman
An adaptation of the traditional folktale in which three little gators each build a house in an east Texas swamp, hoping for protection from the Big-bottomed Boar.
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Noodleheads See the Future, by Tedd Arnold
Inspired by folktales about fools from around the world, brothers Mac and Mac Noodlehead exasperate Uncle Ziti, are fooled by their friend Meatball, and make a garden for their mother.

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Summer Reading MBUSD reading lists and more

Week of June 3, 2024 | Second Grade
Enjoy Your Public Library this Summer | Learn Facts & Have Fun

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The Man Who Loved Libraries, by Andrew Larsen
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835 and emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1848. Helping to support his family, Carnegie worked in a cotton mill. Later he became a messenger boy and then a telegraph operator. Always a hard worker, Carnegie saved and invested his earnings. By age 35 he was a very rich man, and over his lifetime was able to fulfill his lifelong desire to give away half a billion dollars. Much of the money went to the building of more than 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy revolutionized public libraries, which were not widespread at that time.

Video The Man Who Loved Libraries, an introduction by author Andrew Larsen

I Just Ate My Friend, by Heidi McKinnon
Having eaten his only friend, a monster seeks a new companion but each creature he meets has a good reason not to serve as a replacement. We've all been there.

Do Not Lick This Book (It's Full of Germs), by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost
Everything is full of germs, from your socks to the top of Mount Everest. The tour concludes with more formal introductions and profiles for E. coli, Streptococcus, and more. Science at its best: informative and gross.

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Summer Reading MBUSD reading lists and more

Week of June 3, 2024 | Third Grade | Summer Reading
Fill Your Home with Books to Have Fun and Learn

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My Brother Louis Measures Worms and Other Louis Stories, by Barbara Robinson
Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis in this collection of short stories. This week: The Adoption of Albert (part 2 of 2)

At-Home Connection Paint with coffee

My Pet Wants a Pet, by Elise Broach
A child's mother, reluctant to allow even one pet in the family, is increasingly unhappy as each new pet wants a pet of its own.


The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's, by Patrick McDonnell
A little red cat runs away from home and begins an alphabetical adventure. Because of its (nearly) wordless nature, readers can make up their own stories while also hunting for what represents the letter on the page. Although some are obvious, in some illustrations, there may be multiple answers, providing a great opportunity for vocabulary building.

Week of June 3, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Summer Reading
Keep Reading for Fun to Train Your Brain for Fall Learning

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, by JoAnn Deak
Introduces the anatomy and functions of the brain; describes how the the brain is able to stretch and grow; and explains how mistakes are an essential part of learning.
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Alex the Parrot, by Stephanie Spinner
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The story of an African grey parrot named Alex (1976-2007) whose intelligence changed the way scientists view the brain. 
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Video Scientist Irene Pepperberg and Alex

Summer Reading MBUSD reading lists and more

Week of June 3, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Summer Reading at MBMS
Later, Gators! Time Flies When You're Having Fun

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Mrs. Laurie Reiter, MBMS library specialist
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The End, by David LaRochelle
A princess starts a chain of events when she makes lemonade.

​The Night Before First Grade, by Natasha Wing

Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed in different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends.

Required Summer Reading at Manhattan Beach Middle School Entering 6th Grade 2024 Book List

Your Deep Doodles What do your doodles reveal about your character and your personality? Students will draw a few doodles and find out what they may represent.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

5/27/2024

 

Week of May 27, 2024 | TK | Vacation Plans

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Goldfish on Vacation, by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Three goldfish live in a small bowl, in an apartment building, in the middle of a big city, until one summer they get to go on vacation--in a fountain, with lily pads, and reeds, and other neighborhood goldfish. Based on true events in New York City.

The real Hamilton Fountain in New York City Named after Robert Ray Hamilton (1850-1890), the great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton. He gave the fountain as a place for city horses to have a drink. Located at Riverside Drive and 76th Street.
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Crafty Connection Goldfish coloring sheet and/or trace handprint onto a paper plate, color it like a goldfish and add plant shapes, sand, and other embellishments (see example above).

Week of May 27, 2024 | Kindergarten | We Love to Help at Home

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The Little Red Hen, by Paul Galdone
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes from it. Read by Ms. Andibeez, running time 3:39

Put it on the List, by Kristen Darbyshire
When family members see the consequences of forgetting to write things on the grocery list, they not only do better at keeping the list up-to-date, they also help with the shopping.

Kitchen Connection Basic vanilla butter cake recipe with coloring sheet

Week of May 27, 2024 | First Grade | Puppy Fun

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Videos Cuteness overload French bulldogs and toy poodles 

Gaston, by Kelly DiPucchio
A proper bulldog raised in a poodle family and a tough poodle raised in a bulldog family meet one day in the park.

Antoinette, by Kelly DiPucchio
Raised in a family of talented bulldogs, Antoinette the poodle wonders what makes her special. She gets the chance to prove herself and find what she's good at when puppy Ooh-La-La goes missing
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Crafty Connection Color and cut out dog ears to attach to hair with tape

Week of May 27, 2024 | Second Grade | Joy of Reading

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The Potato King, by Christoph Niemann
A bit of reverse psychology employed by King Frederick the Great of Prussia helped make the potato the fourth largest food crop in the world today. 

Legend of Spud Murphy, by Eoin Colfer When their mother drops them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread the overbearing librarian, but are surprised at what they discover. Conclusion: chapters 4 and 5

Video The Potato Song It is so nice, we play it twice!


At-Home Crafty Connection Video directions to make an owl using a potato stamp at home or create in the library using crayons and markers: play video to second 0:08 so students may copy the picture.

Week of May 27, 2023 | Third Grade | Fascinating Worms

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Earthworms, Kevin J. Holmes
An introduction to earthworms' physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and relationships to humans.

My Brother Louis Measures Worms and Other Louis Stories, by Barbara Robinson
Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis in this collection of short stories. This week: The Adoption of Albert part 1 of 2

Crafty Connection Directions to fold a corner bookmark 

Week of May 27, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Kindness Goes Around Again

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Video Kid President explains how to change the world with kindness 

Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed, by Emily Pearson
A young girl's good deed is multiplied as it is passed on by those who have been touched by the kindness of others. Reflect how this book connects to Tucky Jo and Little Heart, by Patricia Polacco.

Video Actions have consequences: PBJ machine 


At-Home Crafty Connection Rock painting how-to with suggested supplies and simple designs

Week of May 27, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Kintsugi
Celebrating Mental Health Month and AAPI Month in Art

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Kintsugi
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that by embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. Every break is unique and instead of repairing an item like new, the 400-year-old technique actually highlights the "scars" as a part of the design. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing things that have broken, we actually create something more unique, beautiful and resilient.

Golden Threads, by Suzanne Del Rizzo

A tale inspired by the Japanese art form of kintsugi follows the experiences of a beloved stuffed fox that is swept from its young owner by a storm and lovingly repaired by a girl who is recovering from an injury before she endeavors to return the toy to its home

Video The art of kintsugi 

Crafty Connection Decorate bookmarks to pass on incoming TK and Kindergarten students

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

5/13/2024

 

Week of May 13, 2024 | TK | Insects

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Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, by David Soman and Jacky Davis
Lulu and Sam know how to include some new friends when they play Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, saving the playground from hairy monsters and big mean robots.

Crafty Connection Students create their own picture book with a prepared red, yellow and black construction paper booklet

At-Home Craft Story Extender Video Step-by-step instructions to make a paper ladybug 
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Week of May 13, 2024 | Kindergarten | Curriculum Connection Frogs

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Froggy Fable, by John Lechner
A little frog is upset when his simple life is changed by such things as other animals moving in nearby, but during an unexpected adventure away from the pond he learns that change can be good, after all.

I Don't Want to Be a Frog, by Dev Petty
A frog who yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers that being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.

Frog on a Log? (also published as Oi, Frog), by Kes Gray
n rhyming text, cat explains why frog has to sit on a log, even if he finds it uncomfortable.
Froggy dot-to-dot and frog song to sing

Crafty Connection Froggy dot-to-dot and frog song to sing​

Week of May 13, 2024 | First Grade | A World of Worms

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Worm Gets a Job, by Kathy Caple
Worm attempts various jobs for his animal friends so that he can buy painting supplies and enter the art contest.

I Can Only Draw Worms, by Will Mabbitt
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Teaches the reader to count to ten using worms that have great adventures or everyday experiences, described but not illustrated due to the author/illustrator's inability to draw anything but worms.
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Video I Can Only Draw Worms (abridged)  presented by Puffin Books (running time 1:58)
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Crafty Connection Students cut out a wiggly worm friend

Week of May 13, 2024 | Second Grade | Books and Reading

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A Library, by Nikki Giovanni
In this ode to libraries where everyone who loves stories is welcome, a world-renowned poet captures the magic of libraries for imagination, exploration and escape.

Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian, by Jessica Spanyol
Carlo the giraffe and his cat, Crackers, learn that the library is a friendly place--even if the librarian is a crocodile.

Legend of Spud Murphy, by Eoin Colfer
When their mother drops them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread the overbearing librarian, but are surprised at what they discover. Chapter 1 and 2 of 5.

Crafty Connection Crocodile-shaped bookmark to color

Week of May 13, 2024 | Third Grade | Responsibility

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Video Click here to see Mo Willems stage the scenery for Nanette's Baguette.

​Nanette's Baguette, by Mo Willems
Complications ensue when a young frog's mother gives her the responsibility of buying the family baguette.

At-Home Connection Create a paper village of your own, inspired by buildings from your town​.
Ideas at petitarchitect.com

My Brother Louis Measures Worms and Other Louis Stories, by Barbara Robinson
Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis in this collection of short stories featuring two very responsible children who somehow find themselves at the center of chaos.
​This week part 1 of 2: Louis at the Wheel.


Crafty Connection Fill out and color your License to Read 

At-Home Connection Make a race car from a juice or milk carton 

Week of May 13, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Memorial Day

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Capital of Philippines, Manilla, Luzon
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Battle of Luzon, March 1945
Background The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia made up of more than 7,000 islands that are categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visaya, and Mindanao.

Tucky Jo and Little Heart, by Patricia Polacco
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A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation. Many years later she returns his kindness. Part 1 of 2.

Week of May 13, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Summer Reading Teaser

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The Three Sillies and Ten Other Tales to Read Out Loud, by Anne Rockwell
In this collection, "The Old Woman and Her Pig" is an example of an awesome folktale.

A Tale Dark and Grimm, by Adam Gidwitz

Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales as the siblings learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

Video A Tale Dark and Grimm may be awesome and a little gross... but what if I told you that you have mites living on...your FACE?! Ewww! Now THAT'S gross! 

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

1/8/2024

 

Week of January 8, 2024 | All Grades | Youth Media Awards and
MBEF Library EXPO | Parents Invited to Experience the Library
Program with Their Child | Click for Info and Schedule

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American Library Association Youth Media Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.
Time and Place
The 2024 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at 8 a.m. EST in Baltimore, Maryland. Fans can follow the action live at 
http://ala.unikron.com​.

Week of January 8, 2024 | TK | Caldecott Medal
​Curriculum Connection: Empathy

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A Ball for Daisy, by Chris Raschka Caldecott Medal 2012
In this wordless picture book, Daisy learns a valuable lesson when her favorite ball is ruined by another dog.

Kitten's First Full Moon, by Kevin Henkes Caldecott Medal 2005
Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk and ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.

One Red Dot, by David A. Carter
Each of the pop-up sculptures challenges readers to find one red dot. Looking for a good book? Look for a red dot on the book spine. The red dot sticker denotes a book that is a Caldecott Medal winner/nominee.

Crafty Connection 
Kitten and Daisy coloring sheet

Week of January 8, 2024 | Kindergarten | Caldecott Medal
​Curriculum Connection: Friendship

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The Lion and the Mouse, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney Caldecott Medal 2010
In this wordless retelling of the fable by Aesop, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

My Friend Rabbit, by Eric Rohmann Caldecott Medal 2003
Something always seems to go wrong when Rabbit is around, but Mouse lets him play with his toy plane anyway because he is his good friend.

Video Eric Rohmann explains how he printed then painted his artwork, and had to change the technique in the middle of the process because he had the use of the printing equipment for only a short time.


​One Red Dot, by David A. Carter
Each of the pop-up sculptures challenges readers to find one red dot. Looking for a good book? Look for a red dot on the book spine. The red dot sticker denotes a book that is a Caldecott Medal winner/nominee.

Crafty Connection My Friend Rabbit coloring sheet

Week of January 8, 2024 | First Grade | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Perseverance

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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, by Simms Taback Caldecott Medal 2000
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.

The Good for Nothing Button, by Charise Mericle Harper
Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. And that is something!

Crafty Connection Ideas Embellish a paper bookmark with a good for nothing button on it: use a hole puncher and a brad. Or, embellish a piece of bookmark-sized plastic craft mesh with a craft button attached with a chenille stem, and weave other pieces of stem into the mesh.

Week of January 8, 2024 | Second Grade | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Family Stories

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Winnipeg with Harry Colebourn
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Christopher Robin combines the bear's name with the name of a friend's swan and names his own teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh
Finding Winnie True Story World's Most Famous Bear, by Lindsay Mattick Caldecott Medal 2006
The author's family ties to Winnie-the-Pooh form the backbone of this story-within-a-story. In 1914 in Canada, veterinarian Harry Colebourn (the author's great-grandfather) sets off to join the war in Europe. A whistle-stop encounter with a gentle bear cub begins an historic friendship when the bear becomes the division's mascot and travels to England. Colebourn eventually takes Winnie to the London Zoo where Christopher Robin Milne meets her.

Video The author talks about the book's origins

Learn More The real-life Canadian story of Winnie-the-Pooh 

Crafty Connection Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin coloring sheet 

Week of January 8, 2024 | Third Grade | Super Literacy Quiz Bowl
Practice Session with Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Im

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Supported by MBEF at all elementary schools
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Online learning tool
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Kahoot! Practice Session Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Im will be on hand to guide students in a Super Literacy Quiz Bowl practice session using The Skydiving Beavers, a True Tale.
Click here for more information about SLQB, an all-elementary-school program supported by MBEF

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Multiple Medal Winner
Curriculum Connection: Social Issues Book Clubs

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The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander Caldecott Medal 2020, Newbery Honor 2020, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award 2020
This book/poem is a love letter to Black life in the United States. It highlights the trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes.

Audio How to pronounce Kwame


Video Kwame Alexander reads The Undefeated

Crafty Connection Students will create a collaborative art piece on butcher paper

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Multiple Medals
Curriculum Connection: Social Emotional Awareness

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This Is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen Caldecott Medal 2013
A little fish makes off with the hat of a sleeping bigger fish, but his hopes of getting away with the theft may not turn out like he planned.

Audio Jon Klassen shares some insight into This Is Not My Hat 

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Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt De La Pena 
Newbery Medal, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Honor 2016 
When his grandmother teaches him to look with a discerning eye and notice the wonders all around him , a young boy learns to appreciate the beauty in what he has and how he can contribute to his community.
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Video Last Stop on Market Street read by the author, with thanks to Kansas City Public Library  

Dive Deeper Students will be presented with questions pertaining to character development, plot progression, setting, and underlying themes to think critically about Last Stop on Market Street.
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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

10/9/2023

 

Week of October 9, 2023 | TK | Pumpkin Season

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It's Pumpkin Time! by Zoe Hall
A brother and sister plant and tend their own pumpkin patch so they will have jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.

​How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? by Wendell Minor
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With increasing absurdity as pumpkins grow bigger and bigger still, giant pumpkins decorate American landmarks.
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Video Pumpkin: How Does It Grow?


Crafty Connection Pumpkin bead bracelet 
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At-Home Activities Various Halloween crafts for this age group, with supervision

Week of October 9, 2023 | Kindergarten | Pumpkin Season

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Pumpkin Heads! by Wendell Minor
Pumpkin heads and jack-o-lanterns abound when Halloween rolls around.

Stumpkin, by Lucy Ruth Cummins

A stemless pumpkin that yearns to be a Halloween jack-o-lantern sees all of the other pumpkins in the shop chosen until he is the last one left without a home.

Video Pumpkin: How Does It Grow?
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Crafty Connection Pumpkins coloring sheet  
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At-Home Activities Various Halloween crafts for this age group, with supervision

Week of October 9, 2023 | First Grade | Black Cats

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Night's Nice, by Barbara and Ed Emberley
A little kitty (can you spot him?) explores the wonders of nighttime.

Moonlight the Halloween Cat, by Cynthia Rylant
One special night of the year for one special cat.

Max at Night, by Ed Vere

Unable to go to sleep without closing his nighttime ritual, Max the kitten embarks on a journey to find the moon and say goodnight.

What! Cried Granny: an Almost Bedtime Story, by Kate Lum
When her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover, Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them
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Video A time-lapse of cats enjoying the sunshine through a window

Crafty Connection Use the back of A purr-fect Halloween coloring sheet to draw the cat in the moon

​At-Home Activities Various Halloween crafts for this age group, with supervision

Week of October 9, 2023 | Second Grade | Monster Season

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When a Monster is Born, by Sean Taylor
What happens when the monster comes to school, eats the principal, wanders into town, and falls in love? He becomes the parent of a baby monster, who may grow up to be an under-your-bed monster in this circular tale of possibilities.

Quit Calling Me a Monster! by Jory John
A little monster resents being labeled as a monster.
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Crafty Connection Trace hand print bookmarks from monster-green paper. Embellish with pointy fingernails before cutting out.

Week of October 9, 2023 | Third Grade | Spider Season
Compare and Contrast Nonfiction and Narrative Nonfiction

2ND/3RD GRADE COMBO CLASS Read When a Monster is Born to whole group then excuse 2nd graders to look for books and make hand print bookmarks. Read Spinning Spiders to 3rd graders and show the three videos.
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Spinning Spiders, by Melvin Berger
Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.

I'm Trying to Love Spiders, by Bethany Barton
A humorous introduction to spiders.
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Website Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles open 9/17/23-11/26/23


Video Get a taste for the experience with this video from 2010.

Crafty Connection String figures such as Running Dog 

Crafty Connection Instructions to cut a lacy web for decoration

Week of October 9, 2023 | Fourth/Fifth Grade | Intro CYRM Novels

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California Young Reader Medal | Intermediate Novel Category
This is an optional reading activity for 4th and 5th graders that will culminate in a voting party to be held in the library during 4th and 5th grade lunch on March 27, 2024. Participants are responsible for completing a brief questionnaire (document to come) on or before March 25, 2024 in order to attend the voting party. Participants will eat their lunch in the library then cast their ballots. Small giveaways and raffle prizes will be on hand. Click here for more information about the California Young Reader Medal

Week of October 9, 2023 | Fourth Grade | Reading Appreciation

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I Don't Want to Read this Book, by Max Greenfield
A playful take on the challenges and pleasures of reading a book

The Ink Drinker, by Eric Sanvoisin
A strange breed of vampire sucks the black blood of literature and changes a book-hating boy...forever.

Week of October 9, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Reading Appreciation

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Happy Hocky Family, by Lane Smith
A series of short silly stories takes a humorous look at the activities of various members of the Hocky family.

It's a Book, by Lane Smith
A donkey is curious about the book a monkey is reading, and wonders why it does not text, tweet, scroll, or blog, and why monkey enjoys the book so much even though it cannot do any of these things.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

10/2/2023

 

Week of October 2, 2023 | TK & K | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

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Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz
In a vibrant Los Angeles neighborhood, a little boy finally catches up to Paletero José, who has the perfect treats for a hot summer day. When he finds his pockets are empty, the entire community bands together to help with the dinero.

Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with paleta recipe 
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Week of October 2, 2023 | First Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

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YouTube Tortillas de Agua, San Pedro, Sonora, Mexico (view to 1 min. 35 sec.)

Tiny Tortilla, by Arlene Williams
Juan Carlos discovers that with patience and the right touch he can transform a tiny ball of special tortilla dough into unexpected shapes.
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Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with tortilla elephant ears recipe ​

Week of October 2, 2023 | Second Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

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Federico and the Wolf, by Rebecca J. Gomez
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf.

Craft Connection Coloring sheet with pico de gallo recipe

Week of October 2, 2023 | Third Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

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With Lots of Love, by Jenny Torres Sanchez
Rocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, leaving behind their extended family and many happy memories, but Rocio's Abuela finds a way to send her something special for her birthday.

Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana 
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)

Chato's Kitchen, by Gary Soto
Chato, the coolest, low-riding cat in East LA, is cooking up a feast to serve with his new neighbors, a family of five plump mice-- who have no idea they are to be the main course at their own housewarming party. Luckily, the mice are bringing a surprise guest!

Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet  

Week of October 2, 2023 | Fourth Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

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Spanish Is the Language of My Family, by Michael Genhart
As a boy prepares for his school’s Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he doesn’t know how to spell yet. When she studies with him, she tells him how different things were back when she was a girl, when she had to speak only English in school to avoid punishment for speaking Spanish. This inspires him to study even harder and make his family proud. Based on stories the author heard as a child from his mother.

Website National Spanish Spelling Bee 


Video View 2023 spelling bee contestant at time stamp 2:34:43 

Crafty Connection Albert Einstein & Emily Bronte quotes in Spanish coloring sheet

Week of October 2, 2023 | Fifth Grade| Hispanic/Latinx Heritage and
Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana 
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Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)

Video Cesar Chavez: American Civil Rights Activist - Fast Facts | History (play to min. 1:40)
In 1968, Cesar Chavez led a boycott that resulted in a collective bargaining agreement guaranteeing field workers the right to unionize.

Harvesting Hope, by Kathleen Krull

When Cesar Chavez was 10 years old, drought forced his family to leave their Arizona ranch and move to California. The family became migrant workers, poorly paid and badly treated. As an adult, Chavez organized a nonviolent revolt culminating in a 300-mile protest march (March 1966) that produced the first farmworkers' contract. Cesar Chavez devoted his energies to other areas of social justice as well.

Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet ​
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A Book Worth Banning Is a Book Worth Reading
A list of several titles that have been banned or challenged.

Video Puppet Book Banners
A brief discussion about why the American Library Association supports and celebrates the freedom to read.

Video "Parthenon" of banned books 


Little Red Riding Hood, retold by Trina Schart Hyman
This adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood landed on the naughty list, though the illustrations merited a Caldecott Honor (1984).
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Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and a little girl are lost in a storm, kindness and cooperation save them. In the end, it's all about keeping an open mind. Caldecott Medal (2018)

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

9/25/2023

 

Week of September 25, 2023 | TK | Apple Season

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Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes

Little Mouse's Big Secret, 
by Eric Battut

Little Mouse has found a delicious-looking apple and doesn't want to share a bite. So he buries it, and no matter how many of his friends ask what he hid, Little Mouse won't tell.  But when a tree sprouts from the seeds of the fruit, there are enough apples for everyone-and Little Mouse realizes some secrets are even better when they're shared. 

One Red Apple, by Harriet Ziefert
Chronicles the life cycle of an apple: from fruit growing on the tree, to market, to picnic, to seed, to sapling and tree, and finally to a new apple. A joyful introduction to the amazing and delectable way the earth provides food.

If You're Happy and You Know It


Ten Apples Up On Top, by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg
Lion, Tiger, and Dog are balancing ten apples on their heads when two cranky bears chase them.
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Crafty Connection Students craft an apple bracelet with a green pipe cleaner and red pony beads

Week of September 25, 2023 | Kindergarten | Apple Season

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Video Apple life cycle 

Our Apple Tree, by Gorel Kristina Naslund
A whimsical look at the life cycle of the apple tree. Two sprites guide the tree from spring, when the apple tree blossoms, through summer, when the fruit grows, to fall and the harvest. ​​

Crafty Connection Apple tree color by number

Week of September 25, 2023 | First Grade | Apple Season

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The Apple Doll, by Elisa Kleven
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Lizzy's best friend in all seasons is her apple tree. When school starts, Lizzy sees how her apple tree can help her overcome her shyness and make new friends.

Crafty Connection Apple doll instructions

A Friend for Dragon, by Dav Pilkey
When Dragon befriends an apple that is eaten by a walrus he is saddened by the loss, but the remaining core brings about wondrous happenings.
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Crafty Connection Dragon coloring sheet

Week of September 25, 2023 | Second Grade | Apple Season

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Applesauce Season, by Eden Ross Lipson
Describes a family's applesauce-making ritual: the buying, peeling, cooking and stirring; the wait for the sauce to cool and the first taste.
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Crafty Connection Applesauce recipe and coloring sheet 
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Week of September 25, 2023 | Third Grade
Information Literacy Part 4 | Catalog Demo and Scavenger Hunt

Second/Third Grade Combo Class Both grades will listen to Mine! by Candace Fleming, a new book about sharing featuring a luscious apple. Afterward, the second graders will be excused to look for books on the other side of the library with the teacher while the third graders receive the info literacy instruction.
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Enhanced Destiny Discover Catalog
1: Website & Map -- 2: Dewey Decimal System -- 3: Video "The Lure of the Library" -- 4: Catalog Demonstration and Scavenger Hunt -- 5: Quiz Show What You Know Part 1 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt -- 6. Quiz Show What You Know Part 2 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt.
Students will earn the privilege of using the library computers by part 4 of the 6-part practicum designed to allow them to demonstrate their awareness of library procedures and their ability to execute simple catalog searches.

Video Dewey Rap A fun, silly way to learn about the Dewey Decimal System.

​Demonstrate the Catalog Show the path to get to the search page from the Catalog tab at grandviewlibrary.info. Demonstrate an author search using Shel Silverstein as an example and show on the library map where to locate the various books in their various locations. Show the path to get to Destiny Discover from the icon at grandviewlibrary.info or from the menu at the left on the Catalog page.
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Scavenger Hunt and Using the Computers Students search for pre-determined books in small groups and then take turns searching for books using the computers to look up call numbers.

Week of September 25, 2023 | Fourth Grade | Kindness
Water... Apples... and the Ripple Effect

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Water Is Water, by Miranda Paul
Highlights the various forms water takes throughout the year including autumn fog and rain, frozen ponds and falling snow, steam from cups of cocoa, and snow melt turning dirt to mud.

One Green Apple, by Eve Bunting
It's hard to be the new kid in school, especially when you're from another country and don't know the language. But a field trip to an apple orchard helps Farah feel connected. 
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Each Kindness, by Jacqueline Woodson
What if you're cruel to someone and never get the chance to make it right? This deeply personal story takes us full circle back to water. As a lake is rippled when a stone is tossed, a cruelty has repercussions than can never be undone. ​

Week of September 25, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Sharing Joy of Books

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Video Getting to Know Little Free Library The non-profit organization was founded in 2012. Now there are over 150,000 little libraries worldwide.

Little Libraries, Big Heroes, by Miranda Paul
The story behind the founding of the Little Free Library non-profit by Todd Bol (1956-2018) which began in Wisconsin as a tribute to his late mother, a teacher, and spread around the world. Learn more at littlefreelibrary.org.

Little Free Libraries Flourish in Manhattan Beach The Beach Reporter tells about local Little Free Libraries and highlights one hosted by Chris Primm, the Library Resource Specialist at Meadows Elementary. The former Pennekamp Library Resource Specialist hosts a variation on the theme called a Puzzle Perch.

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Crafty Connection Fold paper into a house shape and decorate as a Little Free Library

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

9/18/2023

 

​Week of September 18, 2023 | TK | Celebrating Peace Week

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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, by Eric Litwin
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Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.


Video Pete sings his song 

Crafty Connection Print this Pete the Cat color by number 

Can You Say Peace? by Karen Katz
A bright and colorful journey around the globe shows how, every September 21 on the International Day of Peace, children around the world wish for peace in different languages.

Read and Reflect Students will think about what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 

​Week of September 18, 2023 | Kindergarten | Fall Leaves & Peace

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I Am a Leaf, by Jean Marzollo
A simple introduction to the life cycle and functions of a leaf.

Fall Leaves Fall! by Zoe Hall
When fall comes, two brothers enjoy catching the falling leaves, stomping on them, kicking them, jumping in piles of them, and using them to make pictures. Includes a description of how leaves change through the year.

Fall Is Not Easy, by Marty Kelley
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With new expectations to be met, fall can be a tough season for a lot of us.
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Crafty Connection Use the reverse of the Fall Leaves coloring sheet to transform ordinary leaves found in the yard into colorful nature collages. Directions 


Can You Say Peace? by Karen Katz
A bright and colorful journey around the globe shows how, every September 21 on the International Day of Peace, children around the world wish for peace in different languages.

Read and Reflect Students will think about what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 
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Week of September 18, 2023 | First Grade | Books/Reading & Peace

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I Am a Story, by Dan Yaccarino
A celebration of the art of storytelling traces how it has evolved from cave paintings and the invention of the printing press to the digital technologies that inform and unite today's diverse world. Sharp eyes will take note of the starry transition from cave people to contemporary folk as astrological signs reappear as constellations, with a tiny red bird on each page to remind us that stories give flight to our imagination.

Crafty Connection Tiny Birds coloring sheet ​

I Don't Like to Read, by Nancy Carlson
Henry the mouse likes everything about first grade except reading, but with some extra help at school and home, he is delightfully surprised.
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Connection Read a book, of course :)
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Nibbles the Book Monster, by Emma Yarlett
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Nibbles the Monster enjoys books a little too much!
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Crafty Connection Make a book-nibbling bookmark. Directions


Can You Say Peace? by Karen Katz
A bright and colorful journey around the globe shows how, every September 21 on the International Day of Peace, children around the world wish for peace in different languages.

Read and Reflect Students will think about what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 

Week of September 18, 2023 | Second Grade | Empathy & Peace

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Empathy is defined as the ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of someone else. An example of empathy is feeling the same amount of excitement as a friend, when they tell you they are getting a puppy or a kitten.

Video Sesame Street: actor Mark Ruffalo and Murray help explain the feeling of empathy.


A Letter to My Teacher, by Deborah Hopkinson
Written as a thank you note to a cherished teacher, the ending brings the love of learning and teaching full circle. 

Discuss Do you think the new teacher will be able to feel empathy for her students when things don't go quite right for them? How might having empathy affect our relationships at home or at school?


Read and Reflect Students will think about how having empathy can foster peace, and what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

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Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 
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Draw and Write Students draw a picture of themselves with their teacher and write a note including a personality trait that they know their teacher will enjoy, and a behavior that they hope to improve during second grade.

Week of September 18, 2023 | Third Grade | Celebrating Peace Week
Navigating the Stacks Information Literacy Part 3

Second/Third Grade Combo Class
Second graders will listen to Whoever You Are then will be excused to look for books on the other side of the library with the teacher while the third graders receive the info literacy instruction.
They may begin coloring the world peace coloring sheet.
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Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox
Aims to inspire tolerance and understanding by showing how, around the earth, across cultures and generations, children share commonalities.

Read and Reflect Students will think about what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

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Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 

1: Website & Map -- 2: Dewey Decimal System -- 3: Video "The Lure of the Library" and Scavenger Hunt -- 4: Catalog Demonstration and Scavenger Hunt -- 5: Quiz Show What You Know Part 1 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt -- 6. Quiz Show What You Know Part 2 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt.
Students will earn the privilege of using the library computers by part 4 of the 6-part practicum designed to allow them to demonstrate their awareness of library procedures and their ability to execute simple catalog searches.

DVD The Lure of the Library
Students learn the conceptual structure of the Dewey Decimal System and the content of the ten major sections. Supports students in developing research skills by showing the functions of the catalog and call numbers.​

Activity Dewey Decimal Scavenger Hunt.

Library Map Show the map. Demonstrate finding one of the E area call numbers from one of the cards

Week of September 18, 2023 | Fourth Grade
Celebrating Peace Week by Making Connections to Foster Peace

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Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox
Aims to inspire tolerance and understanding by showing how, around the earth, across cultures and generations, children share commonalities.

Read and Reflect Students will think about what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

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Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 

[Red: a Crayon's Story, by Michael Hall An amusing but affecting story about staying true to oneself in this tale about a blue crayon in a red wrapper. Skip this year to make room for Whoever You Are]

The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. A delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.
International Dot Day is September 15-ish.

Crafty Connection With crayons and/or markers, students will personalize a square sheet of paper containing the outline of a semi-circle for a bulletin board display. Though we are uniquely ourselves, we can join together in beauty and harmony.

Week of September 18, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Celebrating Peace Week

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Video The historic Peace Rose

A Rose Named Peace, by Barbara Carol Roberts
The story of intrepid rosarian Francis Meilland ("May-yon" - 1912-1958) who cultivated not only a new variety of rose, but also a glimmer of hope when the world needed it most.

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Read and Reflect Students will think about what peace means to them at home, at school, in their community, and around the world.

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Crafty Connection World peace coloring sheet 

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

9/11/2023

 

Week of September 11, 2023 | TK | Self-Reliance

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Small Bunny's Blue Blanket, by Tatyana Feeney
It's laundry day: will Small Bunny's blanket ever be the same? 
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Crafty Connection Students can draw Small Bunny and his blanket on a card stock bookmark after being shown simple shapes and lines.

Week of September 11, 2023 | Kindergarten | Making Friends

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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Halibut Jackson, by David Lucas
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Because Halibut Jackson is so shy, he makes special outfits to blend in wherever he goes. ​Introduce the story by explaining camouflage; show the halibut photo and then halibut video. After the story show the octopus video.

Videos Camouflaging halibut and an extreme example of the skill demonstrated by the octopus 

If You're Happy and You Know It


Crafty Connection Students can color their own camouflaged fish. Supplies: this fish coloring page printed out, a sheet of colorful patterned wrapping paper measuring at least 8" x 11", scissors, crayons or markers, tape or glue. Directions: cut out the fish shape, tape or glue it to the piece of wrapping paper, color in the fish using similar colors and patterns that match the wrapping paper.
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Crafty Connection Autumn mandala coloring sheet

Week of September 11, 2023 | First Grade | Responsibility

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Where Are My Books? by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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A little boy finds that though he put his book back in its proper place, it turns up missing.

Crafty Connection Learn how to draw squirrels from Debbie Ridpath Ohi 

Don't Spill the Milk! by Stephen Davies
Over the dunes, across the river and up the mountain, Penda lovingly carries a bowl of milk to her father in the grasslands. But will she manage to get it there without spilling a single drop? Students learning to be responsible for one library book will appreciate the magnitude of the task set before Penda.

Fun Extender Try walking with a large plastic bowl balanced on your head, as Penda did in the story. Click here to see how these children first place a rolled up cloth or towel on top of the head.

​Crafty Connection Autumn mandala coloring sheet

Week of September 11, 2023 | Second Grade | Read with a Friend

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A Library Book for Bear, by Bonny Becker
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Bear is quite certain he has all the books he will ever need right at home and there is no need to visit the library.
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Crafty Connection See this video to make a paper mouse finger puppet and read your favorite book to your new little friend.

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Crafty Connection Autumn mandala coloring sheet

Week of September 11, 2023 | Second/Third Combo Class
Fall in Love with Reading | Dewey Decimal System Info Lit Part 2

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Pine & Boof: the Lucky Leaf, by Ross Burach
One blustery day, Boof the bear's lucky red leaf gets swept away by the wind. Fortunately for him, Pine the porcupine just happens to walk by with his lucky compass-and the two set off on an adventure to find the lost leaf, only to discover true friendship in the process.

Crafty Connection After the story, second graders will be excused to look for books and use leaves from the playground to create leaf rubbings. Third graders will remain to receive Dewey Decimal instruction as outlined in the next section.

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Crafty Connection Autumn mandala coloring sheet

Week of September 11, 2023 | Third Grade | Dewey Decimal System
Information Literacy Part 2

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Dewey Decimal System
1: Website & Map -- 2: Dewey Decimal System -- 3: Video "The Lure of the Library" -- 4: Catalog Demonstration and Scavenger Hunt -- 5: Quiz Show What You Know Part 1 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt -- 6. Quiz Show What You Know Part 2 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt.
Students will earn the privilege of using the library computers by part 4 of the 6-part practicum designed to allow them to demonstrate their awareness of library procedures and their ability to execute simple catalog searches.

Website page Library map


Website page
 Dewey classification chart

PowerPoint 
The Caveman's Guide to the Dewey Decimal System created by Mount Erie Elementary School, Anacortes, Washington

​Crafty Connection
 Autumn mandala coloring sheet

Week of September 11, 2023 | Fourth Grade
Social Emotional Learning | Spotlight on Stereotype

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Big Mean Mike, by Michelle Knudsen
Mike is proud to be the toughest dog in the neighborhood, so when tiny, fuzzy bunnies start showing up in his big, mean car he sees them only as a threat to his reputation. But they are SO adorable!

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Crafty Connection Autumn mandala coloring sheet

Week of September 11, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Unlikely Friendships

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Pine & Boof: the Lucky Leaf, by Ross Burach
One blustery day, Boof the bear's lucky red leaf gets swept away by the wind. Fortunately for him, Pine the porcupine just happens to walk by with his lucky compass-and the two set off on an adventure to find the lost leaf, only to discover true friendship in the process.

Tarra & Bella: the Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends, by Carole Buckley
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Proving that best friends come in all shapes and sizes, a lone elephant at a sanctuary in Tennessee befriends a stray dog.
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Video Clip Tarra & Bella

Website
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​Crafty Connection
 Autumn mandala coloring sheet 
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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

9/4/2023

 

Week of September 4, 2023 | TK | Welcome to the Library

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Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes
We sing and move to settle the wiggles.

Flappy Waggy Wiggly, by Amanda Leslie
Mr. Bear the puppet shares a simple peekaboo riddle book with colorful pictures of favorite animals.


If You're Happy and You Know It 
A chance to sing and move before enjoying picture books independently.

Crafty Connection Students decorate a bookmark to keep

Week of September 4, 2023 | Kindergarten | We Know Our ABCs

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The Alphabet Song with Mr. Bear the puppet

Llama Llama Loves to Read, by Anna Dewdney and Reed Duncan
Teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings them to the library where they can all choose a favorite book. By the end of the day, Llama Llama is recognizing words and can't wait to show Mama Llama that he's becoming a reader!
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Crafty Connection Students decorate a bookmark to keep

Week of September 4, 2023 | First Grade | Being Responsible

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Beverly Billingsly Borrows a Book, by Alexander Stadler
Beverly loves her book so much that she forgets to return it on time. A lighthearted way to introduce 1st graders to the new privilege and responsibility of taking a book home to enjoy.
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Examples Students will gasp and gag over books that were damaged by scribbles and liquids.

Crafty Connection Students decorate a bookmark to keep.

Week of September 4, 2023 | Second Grade | Finding a Perfect Book

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Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians, by Jackie Mims Hopkins
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Goldie chooses a "just right" book when she uses "the 5 finger rule" inside the cozy home of three bears.
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Strategies Click for presentation tips from a blogger librarian.

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Crafty Connection Students decorate a bookmark to keep.

Week of September 4, 2023 | Third Grade | Information Literacy
Part 1 | Website and Map of the Library

Second/Third Grade Combo Class
Second graders will listen to Fall Is Not Easy then will be excused to look for books on the other side of the library with the teacher while the third graders receive the info literacy instruction.
​They may decorate a bookmark to keep.
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Fall Is Not Easy, by Marty Kelley
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With new expectations to be met, fall can be a tough season for a lot of us.

1: Website & Map -- 2: Dewey Decimal System -- 3: Video "The Lure of the Library" -- 4: Catalog Demonstration and Scavenger Hunt -- 5: Quiz Show What You Know Part 1 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt -- 6. Quiz Show What You Know Part 2 of 2 and Scavenger Hunt.
Students will earn the privilege of using the library computers by part 4 of the 6-part practicum designed to allow them to demonstrate their awareness of library procedures and their ability to execute simple catalog searches. 

Explore the Library Website www.grandviewlibrary.info

Crafty Connection After checking out materials students may color code their Library maps to highlight the different sections. Map/Color | Map/Worksheet 

Week of September 4, 2023 | Fourth & Fifth Grade | Info Literacy
Reviewing the Library Resources and Databases

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Library Website Visit grandviewlibrary.info and click around to explore the resources available 24/7. Children should be supervised by a responsible adult when using the Internet.

Library Map Review general layout.

Catalog Review using the classic Destiny catalog and the Destiny Discover interface. Log in to place a hold or to add a book review.


Reference Databases On site and remote access to Encyclopedia Britannica is provided to all California K-12 students by the CA State Library Project. On site and remote access to World Book Online is provided to Grand View families and staff by GVPTA. Email Mrs. Snively at [email protected] for the log-in ID and password. Find these and more under the Resources tab at grandviewlibrary.info.

Melvil Dewey (1851-1931) The education reformer and librarian who developed the organization system used in libraries around the world. Melvil Dewey divided all knowledge into ten basic categories by pretending to be a caveman thinking about the world.
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    Library Program

    Our students enjoy weekly visits for presentations crafted to instill a love of reading, to enhance
    Common Core classroom lessons, and to inspire life-long learning. Visits include checking out materials, practicing information literacy, and exercising digital citizenship.
    Colleagues are welcome to borrow program ideas.

    California Model School Library Standards ​

    Read Aloud 15 Minutes. 
    Every Child. Every Parent. Every Day See why it matters at readaloud.org
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