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Better Than P.E. . . Making the Library a Hub of Active Learning in a K-4 School

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Better Than P.E. . . Making the Library a Hub of Active Learning in a K-4 School

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  1. Better Than P.E. . . Making the Library a Hub of Active Learning in a K-4 School How the library can be used to support the curriculum by incorporating technology (with limited access to computers), literature, Common Core Curriculum Standards, and current brain research to keep the learning atmosphere developmentally appropriate through the use of centers, movement, music and art. Michele E. Carroll, NBCT Teacher Librarian Forest Heights Elementary Harrison, AR PART 2AAIM 2013

  2. Centers • 3 Types of Centers • Library Media Skills • Thematic Unit Activities • Integrating art, music, math, social studies, science and language arts • Free Choice • Games, blocks, farm manipulatives and a perennial favorite “Mr. Potato Head” By Cari S. Young. 57 pp. $15.95 ISBN 978-1-60213-056-2 2011 http://www.upstartpromotions.com/upstart/The-Centered-School-Library-Engaging-Every-Learner-with-Library-Skills-Centers-c_131938/ 3rd grade exploration of light and shadows during a research unit on light.

  3. Library Skills Centers • I can make a wish list. • I can read magazines.

  4. Library Skills Centers • I can put books in ABC order. • I can put alphabet cards and call numbers in the correct order.

  5. Library Skills Centers • I can sort titles by fiction and non-fiction. • I can spell library words.

  6. Library Skills Centers • I can listen to stories. • I can recite the alphabet in order.

  7. Library Skills Centers I can write about my favorite book and tell others why they should read it!

  8. Library Skills Centers • I can be a “Guide Word Guru” . • I can find synonyms in a thesaurus.

  9. Thematic Centers: Art in the Library Owl Babies by Martin Waddell The Legend of the Poinsettia, by TomiedePaola The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams Tiny Snail by Tammy Carter Bronson

  10. Thematic Centers: Art in the Library Autumn Unit Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh Lucky Beans by Becky Birtha Community Helpers Unit Recognizing Arkansas illustrator, Rich Davis

  11. Thematic Genre Studies:Dramatic Play in the Library 1st grade: Little Red Hen Kindergarten: Humpty Dumpty

  12. Thematic CentersDramatic Play in the Library “4 Young Frogs” poem (above) “5 Little Tadpoles” (left)

  13. Thematic Genre Studies:Tall Tales Reader’s Theater

  14. Thematic Units:Phonics in the Library Spelling words that rhyme with frog on the Leapmat® Matching uppercase “frogs” to lowercase lily pads.

  15. Games in the Library Games are important for teaching communication and social skills.

  16. Games in the Library Lots of sharing and taking turns occurring!

  17. Puzzles in the Library We did it! Completing a large puzzle provides an opportunity to work on problem solving skills, collaboration and gives students a sense of accomplishment

  18. Building in the Library Sometimes building is for fun! Building a marshmallow bridge after a unit on Builders and reading Pop’s Bridge by Eve Bunting.

  19. Sources • Gilbert, Jaesook L., Helene A. Harte, and Carol Patrick. "Purposeful Play Leads to School Readiness." Dimensions of Early Childhood Vol 39.1 (2011): 29-35. Web • Medina, John. Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School. Seattle, WA: Pear, 2008. Print. • Young, Cari S. The Centered School Library: Engaging Every Learner with Library Skills Centers. Madison, WI: Upstart, 2011. Print

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