Here's to more rainy-weather stories. Hopefully all these books about rain will bring some showers to our city. Rainy weather always makes reading so much more enjoyable! Objective : Learn about rhyming words and poetry through read-alouds and nursery rhymes. Create simple poems and engage in rhythm-based activities. Analyze different types of poetry and practice creative writing. Discuss poetic devices and their effect on meaning and mood. ALA Standards : Student : IV.A.2, I

April comes with hard rains, which we really need right now, especially so that our plants can flourish! Read the shower of stories below for some refreshing tales. Objective : Learn about rhyming words and poetry through read-alouds and nursery rhymes. Create simple poems and engage in rhythm-based activities. Analyze different types of poetry and practice creative writing. Discuss poetic devices and their effect on meaning and mood. ALA Standards : Student : IV.A.2, IV.B.1

The thing about spring is that it is a new opportunity to plant new things and plants that were dormant come back to life! It takes one little seed to make the whole world bloom! Objective : Explore the life and works of Dr. Seuss or another children's author. Participate in read-alouds and class discussions celebrating children's literature. Analyze themes, language, and cultural influence in works by Dr. Seuss or other influential authors. Discuss the role of children's lit

Our Spring Break just ended, and we are ready for a new season and a new story theme. Look below for a bouquet of spring stories. Objective : Explore the life and works of Dr. Seuss or another children's author. Participate in read-alouds and class discussions celebrating children's literature. Analyze themes, language, and cultural influence in works by Dr. Seuss or other influential authors. Discuss the role of children's literature in shaping the minds of students. ALA Sta

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we are reading fun stories having to do with all things St. Patrick's Day holiday. We hope you learn something new about this holiday and enjoy the stories below. Objective : Explore the life and works of Dr. Seuss or another children's author. Participate in read-alouds and class discussions celebrating children's literature. Analyze themes, language, and cultural influence in works by Dr. Seuss or other influential authors. Discuss the r

Dr. Seuss Week is back! Below we have a list of daily stories to enjoy during this time of celebration. Objective : Explore the life and works of Dr. Seuss or another children's author. Participate in read-alouds and class discussions celebrating children's literature. Analyze themes, language, and cultural influence in works by Dr. Seuss or other influential authors. Discuss the role of children's literature in shaping the minds of students. ALA Standards : Student : IV.A.1,

This week we celebrate Charro Days, which started as a celebration between the sister cities of Matamoros, Tamaulipas in Mexico and Brownsville, Texas in the United States. It has been a celebration for decades and continues to flourish. Objective : Learn the importance of original work and giving credit to authors. Practice sharing ideas respectfully. Understand plagiarism and how to cite sources properly. Students will create bibliographies using free citation tools. Teach

Just because Valentine's Day is long gone doesn't mean that we should stop reading. With technology leading the way of the future, we cannot drop books for an iPad. On the contrary, we should drop everything and read! Take a look at some lovely stories listed down below. Objective : Learn the importance of original work and giving credit to authors. Practice sharing ideas respectfully. Understand plagiarism and how to cite sources properly. Students will create bibliographies

Can you remember the books that you fell in love with? There are so many books to read, but there are always a select few that really reach into our hearts that we remember them all the way through adulthood. Tell us what books you love best and take the time to read some of the titles provided below. We hope you fall in love with them! Objective : Learn the importance of original work and giving credit to authors. Practice sharing ideas respectfully. Understand plagiarism an

How nice to slide into February having re-learned all of the library rules and expectations that have resulted in so many more benefits for our students. February is the month of LOVE, and we love to read at our library! Scroll down below for some sweet stories of love and friendship for all to read and enjoy. Objective : Learn the importance of original work and giving credit to authors. Practice sharing ideas respectfully. Understand plagiarism and how to cite sources prope

The library now has a new makerspace room located at the very end of the library. Why was this change made - to allow all students to have a visual of what their good behavior can be rewarded with. Already we have seen a dramatic change in students' attitudes, and it all begins with respect. The stories below teach on various parts of the respect we have for ourselves and others. Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. Practice using teacher-approved resources to answe

We have seen how positive our environment can become if everyone pulls together and follows the rules. The better students follow the rules, the more privileges they have! Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. Practice using teacher-approved resources to answer simple questions. Learn to search for answers in books and trusted materials. Evaluate sources for credibility. Use databases to gather information for class projects and research. ALA Standards : Student : I.

Continuing with last week's library rules, we continue reminding students of the importance of having positive behavior in school. Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. Practice using teacher-approved resources to answer simple questions. Learn to search for answers in books and trusted materials. Evaluate sources for credibility. Use databases to gather information for class projects and research. ALA Standards : Student : I.D.1, III.B.2 Staff : ASL WORDS THEME: Cla

We are back in school after our two-week Christmas break, and we are starting with some time of reflection and determination to be better than ever! Students will review the library expectations and get a dose of new privileges in the library, rewarded to those who put in their best efforts to succeed. Be kind, Behave, and Believe in yourself and others is our motto! Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. Practice using teacher-approved resources to answer simple ques

The wintertime is a time for many things, but a winter without snowmen is unheard of in the North! There are so many snowman tales of adventure, so scroll down below for just a few wonderful stories of these cold little friends. Objective : Learn how to find books using library signs, secions, and visuals. Practice asking for help when looking for specific topics. Develop skills in using the online catalog and navigating both print and digital collections (including a revisit

Here are some more touching winter stories for you to enjoy in the classroom or at home with your families. Objective : Learn how to find books using library signs, secions, and visuals. Practice asking for help when looking for specific topics. Develop skills in using the online catalog and navigating both print and digital collections (including a revisit to MackinVia). ALA Standards : Student : I.A.1, II.A.2 Staff : I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III

After spending much needed time with friends and family, our winter season is fast-approaching, and what a way to welcome this time with some chilly stories to warm your heart. Objective : Learn how to find books using library signs, sections, and visuals. Practice asking for help when looking for specific topics. Develop skills in using the online catalog and navigating both print and digital collections (including a revisit to MackinVia). ALA Standards : Student : I.A.1, II

It is good to find the time to be thankful. Thanksgiving should be an attitude we practice every day like in the inspirational stories below. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.2, IV.A.3 Staff

We will continue with our turkey stories, but we are also including a few stories about veterans to commemorate our American heroes. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.2, IV.A.3 Staff : I.A.1,

The month of November starts our book adventures about turkeys galore! Read the stories below for some turkey tales that include other characters as well. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.2,

October 31st is a day that many people celebrate Halloween, but did you know the history of this celebrated day? Do you also know other celebrations that fall on this day as well? Scroll down to find out. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. ALA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1, I.A.2,

This is our last week of pumpkin stories. We hope you have enjoyed this month's array of pumpkin lore. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. ALA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1, I.A.2, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.A.2, III.B.1, III.C.2, IV.A.1, IV.B.2, IV.C.

Our October stories are full of pumpkin tales that you might have already read year after year plus some new ones to add to our tradition. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. ALA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1, I.A.2, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.A.2, III

Every year we have an extensive read-along of the many pumpkin tales during the month of October. And in keeping with our tradition, lets scroll down for many happy pumpkin stories for your reading enjoyment. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. ALA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1, I.A