Week 01

Library Orientation:

(K-2) We began with Yo! Yes! by Chris Raschka, discussing introductions (meeting new people, since I am the new media person here. Some of them are new.) We discuss communication, different ways of saying “Hello” The importance of having friends, being a friend.
Segwayed into nice words and manners. (See bulletin board, “Garden of Good Manners”) Watched Library Manners: Can you teach my alligator manners? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBXIDB4U1Cc&feature=related  Review the rules from the video and let them check out.


(3-5) Begin with introductions, review what they know. Remind them that new librarian + Destiny will mean new procedures…important to remember! HAve students watch Library Rules;(start at 1:06)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2kmMp-xSi0&feature=related  (stop at 4:45)  Then Review.
Before video give students 2 tasks:

• listen for directions/rules for checking out
• listen/watch for ways this library is different than their own (stop)

Pass out direction cards, direct group to place the cardholders in the order that is discussed in the video. Have cardholders read their rules one more time. Pass out shelf markers and check out.
Remind them:
1. Scan card, check name
2. Scan books, check # and titles
3. Hit the reset to clear information

Pre-K
Read Alphabet Construction by Denise Fleming

1. Pass out coloring page from Internet of the mouse with the toolbox. Ask about what is in the picture. (http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/activities-alphabet.html)
2. When have completed the pic and are setted for story, pass out ABC cards. Explain how the mouse in the pic had tools, tools for building. Our tools are going to be letters for this project.
3. As you read, students will hold up their letter that matches the one on the page.
4. At the end celebrate their success.