2010-2011+Kindergarten+Curriculum

=Kindergarten Curriculum = =2010-2011 = This year the Kindergarten Library time was moved to an afternoon time slot. Due to this change, the Kindergarten did not visit the Library until October.

Dear Library Learners, Welcome to the HPS Library. Today is _. We will take a class picture. There will also be a story and book check out time. Happy Reading :), Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 *  October 4 **

We use this story to show we can enjoy a book even before we are able to read. Sometimes the pictures tell the story!
 * **__Elephant Buttons__ by Noriko Ueno **

We begin our year reviewing library behavior and expectations. We talk about the following:
 * using shelf markers
 * choosing books independently
 * checking out books, care and return of books
 * overdue consequences (Kindergarten students can take out one book, overdues are printed once/month)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">read and share books quietly while waiting for the end of class

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Our library class photograph is taken and is added to our BIOGRAPHICAL quilt on the bulletin board of the library.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We hope you enjoyed the library book that you checked out last week. Today's story will make you smile. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> October 11 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We share a video version of this humorous yet simple book.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Bark George__ by Jules Feiffer **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is ---. Choose a good book today! Make a happy face on the reader logo before you sit. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">October 18 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We discuss how to care for our library books. The many types/genres of books are reviewed in our second story. Not everyone enjoys the same type of book. Choose what **you** like during your library time.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Mr. Wiggle's Book__ by Paula Craig and Carol Thompson, illustrated by Bobbie Houser **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__I Like Books__ by Anthony Browne **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Try a new kind of book today! Be adventurous!!! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">October 25 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Color Unit: This exciting story begins our color unit. This imaginative story incorporates the color <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">RED <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">. It's fun to imagine what might happen if there was a different color used in this story!
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Not in the House, Newton__ by Judith Heide Gilliland; illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is ---, and the color featured in our story is (orange blob). Use a colorful shelf marker to help you look at books. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 1 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Color Unit: We continue our color unit with this <span style="color: #ff8e00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ORANGE <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">story about an adorable mouse who makes his winter home in a discarded jack-o-lantern.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Mousekin's Golden House__ written and illustrated by Edna Miller **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is ---. Our special color today is (yellow blob) yellow. Draw an autumn (fall) leave on the paper on the side easel during book choice time. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 8 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Color Unit: Our <span style="background-color: #404040; color: #f6f623; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">YELLOW <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">stories are two beautifully illustrated books about the fall.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Little Yellow Leaf__ by Carin Berger **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf__ by Lois Ehlert **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What would Thanksgiving be without (picture of turkey made from traced hand) ? Let's find out! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 15 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'__ by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we read funny stories about eating. The stories are also colorful! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Happy Thanksgiving, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 22 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __The Big Hungry Bear__ based on the book by Don and Audrey Wood **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__One is a Feast for a Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale__ by Judy Cox, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Alexander Calder was an artist who loved the circus. His nickname was "Sandy". He became famous. Let's see why. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 29 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Prepare for "Calder Rewired", a presentation based on the life of the Artist Sandy Calder. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This performance is coming to HPS through a grant written by our art teacher, Donna Lubin and funded by the Lincoln School Foundation.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What do we know about the circus: talk about some ideas. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What words do we think about when we think about an antist: talk about some ideas.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">People especially artists love to show their love of the circus. Lois Elhert did in her book Circus. Sandy Calder did in his "Circus".

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Share information about Alexander "Sandy" Calder by looking at some pages from the following stories:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Circus__ by Lois Ehlert **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Sandy's Circus__ by Tanya Lee Stone, illustrated by Boris Kulikov **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Roarr: Calder's Circus__ by Maira Kalman, illustrated by Donatella Brun **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Review information through our Calder Powerpoint.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is ---. Our color is (green blob). Our stories involve (green blob) reptiles! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December 6 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Color Unit. We appreciate the color GREEN as we read/watch these stories. We talk briefly about FACT (true) and FICTION (not true) involving reptiles. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(This was tough to fit into one day)
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Crictor__ by Tomi Ungerer ===
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Video: __Lyle Lyle Crocodile__ by Bernard Waber**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we'll learn about author/illustrator Brian Lies (he says his name rhymes with cheese!). You'll be batty over him. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December 13 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> We read Brian Lies' book to prepare for his visit in January. We also share a powerpoint showing how interesting and humorous his illustrations are!
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Bats at the Library__ by Brian Lies ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Some people say this is the most wonderful time of the year", but we think every day is wonderful in library! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Happy day :) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December 20 **

In __The Chanukkah Guest__, Bubba expects to entertain the Rabbi for Chanukkah but ends up with an unexpected visitor. Hilarious descriptions of job skills show why Santa is the perfect match for his job in __How Santa Got His Job.__
 * == __The Chanukkah Guest__ by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Giora Carmi ==
 * == __How Santa Got His Job__ by Stephen Krensky ==

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This week is very special. We welcome guest author/illustrator Brian Lies on Thursday. We are also thinking about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 3 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This week we enjoy our visit with Brian Lies. Mr. Lies shared his message of "practice makes better" while reinforcing our school themes centered on writing and "try, try again, try a new way".
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King__ **by Jean Marzollo** ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What would happen if there were no colors? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's find out! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 10 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">As we end our color unit, we read this suspense filled book where all the colors are stolen from the world.
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Color of Things__ by Vivienne Shalom ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We have two books about Kindergarten today. We hope you enjoy them! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 18 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Is your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten**__ **by Audrey Vernick**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten**__ **by Joseph Slate, illustrated by Ashley Wolff**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten**__ **by Joseph Slate, illustrated by Ashley Wolff**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The legend says if a groundhog sees his shadowon February 2nd, we'll have six more weeks of winter. How do you feel about that? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 24 **


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Go To Sleep, Groundhog__ by Judy Cox, illustrated by Meisel ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are going to compare Little Bear's story by reading a book and watching a video. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 31 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read the chapter and then watch the video "What Will Little Bear Wear". Comapre and contrast the two stories (characters, setting etc)
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 1 of __Little Bear__ by Else Holmelund Minarik ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __What Will Little Bear Wear?__ ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are going to meet a stranger in the woods. Look and listen carefully! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February 7 **


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Stranger In The Woods__ by Carl Sams ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have you ever made a snowman? This week we enjoy two stories about snowmen. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February 14 **


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Snowmen at Night__ by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner ===
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today's book and DVD will help us remember how to act in libraries. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl > **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Charley Chapters in How to Behave in the Library__ ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> We enjoy the story about a cat that finds a home in the library. This is based on a true story! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The video entertains us while helping us remember library rules.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February 28 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Dewey, There's a Cat in the Library__ by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter, illustrated by Steve James ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Could there ever be a reason to break a rule in the library? Read this story and decide. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 7 **


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Library Lion__ by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We (heart) books! Let's learn more about them. Maybe we'll love them even more! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 14 **


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__D.W.'s Library Card__ by Marc Brown ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Dog Loves Books__ by Louise Yates ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you remember the story of //Goldilocks and the Three Bears//? If you do, you'll really like today's story! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 21 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reviewing the original story of //Goldilocks and the Three Bears// with finger puppets, we read this humorous version of the tale.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians__ by (library copy) **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you know anything about chickens? You will after today's lesson. You may smile at the end. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 28 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After looking through a few nonfiction books about chickens and learning some interesting facts, we watch the video version of __Rosie's Walk__. Do you see some facts about chickens in this video?
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Farm Animals: Chickens__ by and other nonfiction books about chickens. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Video: __Rosie's Walk__**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are reading two versions of an old tale called "The Little Red Hen". The stories have a special message. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 4 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After listening two these two stories, we compare the two stories (character, setting, plot).
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Little Red Hen__ by Jerry Pinkney **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Video: __The Little Red Hen__ by Paul Galdone**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we read another retelling of "The Little Red Hen". <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 11 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After hearing this tale, we compare it to those we read last week.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza__ by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Amy Walrod **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">School Vacation Week
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 18 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Does a hen say "cock-a-doodle-doo"? What animal makes this sound? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 25 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We continue reading versions of the tale of the little red hen. How is this tale different from the others we have read?
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Cook-a-doodle-doo__ by Janet Stevens, illustrated by Susan Stevens Crummel **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We (heart) Mo! Let's find out why. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 2 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We are happy to share more of Mo Willems with our classes! After reading one of his latest books in the Elephant & Piggie series, we laugh along with Mo's visit to a classroom. We even practice drawing Pigeon with Mo!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Mo Willems video (classroom visit) & __**We Are in a Book**__

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">In today's story, we meet a very special father who lives in the ocean. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 9 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We enjoy this wonderful story of the seahorse and many other wonderful sea creatures that have fathers that have a special job. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reading the story and choosing out books, we use a stencil to draw our our seahorses!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__Mr. Seahorse__ by Eric Carle**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The message in today's story is: "Be careful what you wish for"! It is a good story <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 16 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Sylvester and the Magic Pebble__ by William Steig **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have you grown a lot this year? This story is about growing up. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 23 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__"Wait for me!" said Maggie Maggie__ by Jean Van Leeuwen, pictures by Jacqueline Rogers**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We hope you enjoy today's stories. The books are brand new! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 30 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__City Dog, Country Frog__ by Mo Willems **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__How Rocket Learned to Read__ by Tad Hills**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Everyone loves a parade. Let's read about different kinds! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">June 6 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__Christopher's Parade__ by Richard Hefter and Martin Stephen Moskof; illustrated by Richard Hefter**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea__ by Michael Ian Black; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Curious George at the Parade__ by Margret and H.A. Rey ** (maybe)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After talking about what we already know about parades, we read __Christopher's Parade__. The we laugh as we read __A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea__

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Last week of school for our K friends!) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's learn about the summer program at the Hanscom Air Force Base Library! Then, we'll have a vote on your favorite stories in library. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">June 13 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We watch a powerpoint of the summer reading program with help finding the library. Then using the grade level curriculum boards, we vote on our favorite library story of the year!