I met with each class for the first time last week and it was wonderful to see how excited all the students are about reading! The Kinders and I talked a bit about library manners and behavior and then spent some time looking at a selection of picture books. They all did a wonderful job sharing and using their library voices. Afterwards we read Maisy Goes to the Library by Lucy Cousins. It was a very successful first trip to the library.
The first graders heard The Shelf Elf by Jackie Mims Hopkins which we used as a review of library behavior and library procedures. The children were then allowed to check out two books, one of which had to be a Rookie Reader. Individual classroom teachers decided whether the children would bring their books home so check with your teacher to find out the status of your child's class. If your child did bring books home, please help them remember to bring them back on library day!
2nd through 5th graders received a short orientation about the library and then were allowed to reacquaint themselves with the library and select books to bring home. They made some great selections and I look forward to seeing them all again next week.
Some 1st and 2nd graders also made their first visit to the library during lunch recess on Friday. I was pleased with the turnout and thrilled with their behavior and hope to see many more of them as the year goes on.
All in all, I achieved my goals of getting books in the hands of the 1st - 5th graders and introducing the Kinders to our library. It was a wonderful first week at Walker.
What a great librarian you already are! Walker is blessed to have you. We miss you here at Copper Creek.
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