Draper Elementary

In April we celebrated National Library Month. This year the theme was Experiment With a Book, so we talked about scientists. We read Meet Einstein by Mariela the K- 2^nd grade made their own light-catcher. We had flash cards on the wall of pictures of things that scientists would use. We had the students see if they knew what a scientist would use them for and then turn it over to find out if the students were right.  The next book that we talked about was Now & Ben by Gene Barretta. What he had invented and what they are like today.  Each student received a book mark and a reading chart. As soon as the students had finished the chart and brought it back, they received a free paperback book. We were able to gave away 457 books this year. The students had a lot of fun with this theme this year.

Library After School Programs at Butler

Before we sign off for the 2011-2012 school year, we thought we'd share the slide show from our year of after school library programs.  Our goal for these programs was to provide literature based activities that promote a love of reading and the adventure of learning in the library.  We did one per month plus a couple extra and registered anywhere from 25-65 students per program depending on the activity.  Our SCC generously helped fund the programs so they could be free to all students.  These were a ton of fun and a huge hit.  

We've enjoyed everyone's blog posts and got lots of great ideas for next year.  We are always looking for something new to try out.  

Have a great summer!

Ali and Debbie
Butler Elementary

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