Birds Birds Birds

 The kindergarten classes have learned about the differences between fiction and nonfiction books, and have become experts at picking out "facts" from books that they read and listen to.
  Now we will be putting this skill to use, as they begin a research project on Birds.

 Each student chose a bird by selecting a small nest with an egg on it, and reading the name of a bird that was on the slip of paper hidden beneath the egg.

  Now we will begin scouring printouts from the Cornell Cooperative Extension for our keywords, including habitat, diet and size.

  Our finished project will include a portrait of their bird, drawn with the help of Mrs. Hall in art class. They will write a few short sentences detailing their findings from the research process, and complete a PowerPoint slide with information about their bird, as well as a photograph.
 
 We are very proud of our budding ornithologists, and cannot wait to see the results of their hard work!

Yours in Research,
  Mrs. L.

The Library of Your Dreams

  At the elementary level, we talk a lot about HOW libraries are organized. In 5th grade this year, we talked about WHY they are organized in certain ways. 

 

  Imagine if you walked into our school library and Mrs. L. had organized the books based upon whether she liked them or not. Or by color? Or size? Or just based on how she felt that day! How would you begin to find what you were looking for?

 Students began to examine how spaces around them were organized, and drew up blueprints for their very own "dream" libraries. If they were the ones making the rules, what kinds of things would we find within our walls? What would the outside of the building look like? What kind of people would go there to find information? How would they design the building to meet their needs?

 There were so many bright ideas shared within this project. Perhaps someday our library friends will go out and make some of these dreams a reality. Well, maybe not the Godzilla Library. We could possibly do without that one :)

  Fondly, 

  

  Mrs. L. 

What's In An E-Book?

Students at Scotia-Glenville have been learning about different types of books which are available to them to read....and this week we have been having fun with e-books!

 Our district subscribes to the Overdrive service through Cap Region BOCES, and each student has a unique library card number. We've been practicing signing in and checking out these cool new books!

 Visit the link below, and, if you haven't already, ask your friendly neighborhood librarian for your library card number to get started!

Happy Reading!

Mrs. L.

Overdrive Books

Ralph Masiello Visits the Lincoln Library

  Thanks to our wonderful PTA, Lincoln school was able to host an author visit from author/illustrator Ralph Masiello. Mr. Masiello has written and illustrated many wonderful books, including some very popular "How To Draw" titles. He was an inspiration to some of our aspiring artists!

Check out some of his newest titles below....and then stop into the library to REALLY check them out!






Happy Reading!
Ms. B.

Not A Stick

In kindergarten we will be using our imaginations this week!
After reading Antionette Portis' book, "Not A Stick," we will try to imagine what ELSE the illustrations in the book might be referring to.
What else would YOU do with a stick??




We will also be using this handout, from DCG Elementary Libraries.

Happy Reading!
Miss B.

Looking for Your Next Book?

With all of the wonderful books in our library, sometimes it's hard to decide what to read next!
Luckily, this website, The Book Seer, (and others like it) can help you to locate your next favorite book!

Who wouldn't trust a face like this??

 Simply enter the title and author of the book that you've most recently enjoyed, and check out the selections that the Book Seer suggests for you!

And remember, if our library doesn't have a title, we can usually borrow it from another library nearby!

Happy Reading!
Miss B.

It's that time of the year again...

These holiday websites will be just the thing to spread some holiday cheer! Some of these sites will be familiar from last year, and some will offer new experiences.
Happy Holidays!
Miss B

Design a Gingerbread House
Build a Snowy City
Create a Flake
Stay warm while building this Virtual Snowman
Decorate A Tree
Toss some lights on this Virtual House
Chanuka Game