Yes, borrowing our books for the school year is coming to an end, but that's no reason to stop reading. You can find thousands of more choices at KCLS. I'll be promoting the Summer Reading program over the next week or two during your child's library time. The fabulous staff at KCLS has even put together a list of great books for your children- by grade!
Click here for the list. When you click on a title, you'll be taken directly to KCLS' online catalog.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Keeping your kids in books for the summer
I'm in shock that the year is coming to a close. All books must be returned to the library by Friday, June 8th, but that's no reason for your children to stop reading. Bennett will be holding it's Book Swap on Monday, June 11th. Help your child get books to trade in by Thursday, June 7th. Our parent organizers are unwilling to accept books on the day of the swap.
Plus we have a fabulous public library system. I'll be sharing the details of the KCLS summer reading program the week of June 11th. I love the Crossroads library for loading up on fabulous picture and audio books.
The key is for your child to keep reading!
Plus we have a fabulous public library system. I'll be sharing the details of the KCLS summer reading program the week of June 11th. I love the Crossroads library for loading up on fabulous picture and audio books.
The key is for your child to keep reading!
Simple Steps to Internet Safety
Oh, if I had all the time in the world to keep this blog filled with ideas about how to keep your kids safe online and how to teach them internet responsibitly I would. While I don't seem to find the time, Common Sense Media does. I loved this article and thought you'd appreciate it as well. It includes Do's and Don't's and recommended websites. Take a look!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Mo Willems wrote back!
After celebrating Pig Day at the end of March, some of our kindergartener students wrote him letters and today we received the following response.
I was feeling tired and oh, so ready for the weekend. After receiving these messages, I felt energized and thrilled to have my job. Stop by the Bennett Library for a bit of reading inspiration. The right book will put a smile on your face.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Poem in your Pocket Day- It's a national event!
Who knew, but tomorrow is National Poem-in-your-Pocket Day or PIYP Day. Students today wrote or copied poems to keep in their pockets.
I found this history of the day on the Poets.org website. (Link)
"Every year, in the month of April, National Poetry Month is celebrated throughout the United States and in various countries worldwide. In 2002, the City of New York created Poem in Your Pocket Day (PIYP) as part of the city's National Poetry Month celebration. In 2009, the Academy of American Poets took PIYP Day national, allowing individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner bard. Each year on PIYP Day, schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and other venues ring loud with open readings of poems from pockets."
I was inspired by this story on NPR this morning. Turns out some businesses will even provide discounts tomorrow to those folks packing poems.
Enjoy!
I found this history of the day on the Poets.org website. (Link)
"Every year, in the month of April, National Poetry Month is celebrated throughout the United States and in various countries worldwide. In 2002, the City of New York created Poem in Your Pocket Day (PIYP) as part of the city's National Poetry Month celebration. In 2009, the Academy of American Poets took PIYP Day national, allowing individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner bard. Each year on PIYP Day, schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and other venues ring loud with open readings of poems from pockets."
I was inspired by this story on NPR this morning. Turns out some businesses will even provide discounts tomorrow to those folks packing poems.
Enjoy!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Not too late to celebrate Poetry Month
April is poetry month. We've been reading and writing all sorts of poetry. Several classes learned about Haiku after students made cherry blossom art with Mrs. Ray. Haiku is often described first by having 17 syllables. More importantly, Haiku is a moment in time, firmly set in a season, with a twist or a surprise. All that in only three lines! The syllable count can fluctuate in English. My understanding the rule of 17 syllables is more important in Japanese.
I had the pleasure to meet the poet Taylor Mali last month and have shared his words repeatedly this month. "There are as many rules about poetry as there are poems." I've been sending that message to students throughout the month. Students in 1st grade enjoyed hearing poetry about animals. They were able to hear that some poems rhyme; some poems are funny; some are easy to understand; some are sad.
Students in grades 1 and 2 were read acrostic poems- when a word is written verically and each letter is used to start a line in a poem about that word.
Students in 3rd and 4th grade tried their hand at Concrete poems. These are poems that take the shape of their subject.
I shared this poem about a Sea Star to start the learning of the concept. Ask your students to explain the easiest way to get started writing a concret poem and about the story written in concrete poems.
Lastly 3rd grade will explore poetry for two voices.
Grab a poem and enjoy whether or not it's poetry month.
I had the pleasure to meet the poet Taylor Mali last month and have shared his words repeatedly this month. "There are as many rules about poetry as there are poems." I've been sending that message to students throughout the month. Students in 1st grade enjoyed hearing poetry about animals. They were able to hear that some poems rhyme; some poems are funny; some are easy to understand; some are sad.
Students in grades 1 and 2 were read acrostic poems- when a word is written verically and each letter is used to start a line in a poem about that word.
Students in 3rd and 4th grade tried their hand at Concrete poems. These are poems that take the shape of their subject.
I shared this poem about a Sea Star to start the learning of the concept. Ask your students to explain the easiest way to get started writing a concret poem and about the story written in concrete poems.
Lastly 3rd grade will explore poetry for two voices.
Grab a poem and enjoy whether or not it's poetry month.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Award Winners at Bennett
Throughout the year students in grades 1 through 5 have been reading books nominated for a variety of regional awards. The students voted this week and the results are in! Check back in a couple weeks for the official winners.
WCCPBA
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1
Little Pink Pup
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2
Never Smile at a Monkey
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3
Oscar and the Very Hungry Dragon
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Sasquatch Readers Award
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1
The Gollywhopper Games
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2
Dying to Meet You
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3
NERDS
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Young Readers Choice Award
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1
Three cups of tea
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2
11 Birthdays
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3
Where the Mountain meets the moon
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3
Scat
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Beverly Cleary Award
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#1
Magical Ms. Plum
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#2
Nubs
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#3
Judy Moody & Stink: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
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