The following professional resources have arrived and have been added to our teacher library:
Think Harder
Research Without Copying for Primary Grades
The Quick Question Workbook
Tiered Literature Lessons
Daily Brain Starters
Brainy Acts
Comics in Your Curriculum
Gotcha for Guys
Even Hockey Players Read: Boys, Literacy, and Learning
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Open Library Schedule
2010 – 2011 Library Media Center Schedule
Monday: 10:45-11:30
Tuesday: 10:45-11:45
Wednesday: 1:50-3:00
Thursday: 9:45-11:15; 2:30-3:00
Friday: 8:20-8:50 (except the 1st Friday of the month); 10:45-11:45; and 12:20-1:45 (except the 1st Friday of the month)
Monday: 10:45-11:30
Tuesday: 10:45-11:45
Wednesday: 1:50-3:00
Thursday: 9:45-11:15; 2:30-3:00
Friday: 8:20-8:50 (except the 1st Friday of the month); 10:45-11:45; and 12:20-1:45 (except the 1st Friday of the month)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Library T-Shirts
A sign up sheet for new library t-shirts has been placed in the copy room. These are available in short and long sleeve and either blue or brown. Reserve yours by Sept. 8. Cost is 7.95 for short sleeve and 10.95 for long sleeve. Shelly
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wiki-Space Lesson Plans and Student Projects
I have listed links below to several of my virtual lesson plans and students' projects; feel free to use the plans and enjoy the projects.
Lesson Plans:
www.whome.wikispaces.com: a virtual lesson plan developed for 2nd and 6th grade science about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
www.openeyes.wikispaces.com:a virtual lesson plan developed for grades 5-8 on African American History.
Student Projects: These were developed last school year by students in Media Center classes.
www.ecshistory.wikispaces.com: a celebratory wiki space honoring ECS's 35th Anniversary developed by 7th grade students.
www.BigKidsRecommend.wikispaces.com: a wiki space that spotlights favorite children's book authors developed by
8th grade students.
www.ecs4poetrycorner.wikispaces.com: a wiki space that spotlights 4th grade students' audio versions of their favorite poems.
Lesson Plans:
www.whome.wikispaces.com: a virtual lesson plan developed for 2nd and 6th grade science about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
www.openeyes.wikispaces.com:a virtual lesson plan developed for grades 5-8 on African American History.
Student Projects: These were developed last school year by students in Media Center classes.
www.ecshistory.wikispaces.com: a celebratory wiki space honoring ECS's 35th Anniversary developed by 7th grade students.
www.BigKidsRecommend.wikispaces.com: a wiki space that spotlights favorite children's book authors developed by
8th grade students.
www.ecs4poetrycorner.wikispaces.com: a wiki space that spotlights 4th grade students' audio versions of their favorite poems.
New Picture Books
We have added three new picture books for use with students of all ages. These books make great discussion starters for children in grades K-8.
Tight Times--a picture book by Barbara Shook Hazen that delves into children's feelings about the economic crisis.
Charlie Anderson--a picture book by Barbara Abercrombie about the frustrations of divorce and children being forced to live in two differnt households.
The Lotus Seed--a picture book by Sherry Garland about the country and culture of Vietnam.
These books are currently available in the professional section of our library for checkout by teachers only.
Tight Times--a picture book by Barbara Shook Hazen that delves into children's feelings about the economic crisis.
Charlie Anderson--a picture book by Barbara Abercrombie about the frustrations of divorce and children being forced to live in two differnt households.
The Lotus Seed--a picture book by Sherry Garland about the country and culture of Vietnam.
These books are currently available in the professional section of our library for checkout by teachers only.
Monday, August 9, 2010
DI/RTI Materials Ordered/Laminating Info
Just wanted you guys to know that today I ordered several new DI/RTI materials for the professional section of the library/media center. These include:
1. The Quick Question Answer Book
2. Brainy Acts
3. Daily Brain Starters
4. Comics in Your Curriculum
5. Eight Cinderellas
6. Research Without Copying
7. Tiered Literature Lessons
In addition, some info on the laminating process. We will no longer be laminating due to the cost of machine upkeep and film. Teacher's Aid will give ECS teachers a 15% discount on laminating if you let them know you are from Evansville Christian.
1. The Quick Question Answer Book
2. Brainy Acts
3. Daily Brain Starters
4. Comics in Your Curriculum
5. Eight Cinderellas
6. Research Without Copying
7. Tiered Literature Lessons
In addition, some info on the laminating process. We will no longer be laminating due to the cost of machine upkeep and film. Teacher's Aid will give ECS teachers a 15% discount on laminating if you let them know you are from Evansville Christian.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
AR Reminders
Students may not test on books read over the summer (except IM/MS summer reading requirements) unless they plan to reread the books after school begins. One again, I want to reiterate that there will be no A.R. testing until STAR testing is complete.
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