2011-2012+HPS+Library+Kindergarten+Curriculum

Kindergarten Curriculum 2011-2012 Most Kindergarten classes will not start visiting the library until October. Library meets once a week. We read a story, have a class discussion or activity, and check out one book. Books are due on the following library class day.

We begin the school year by introducing responsive Classroom concepts to our classes. We incorporate the following into our library class: Once this is complete, we continue with our library lesson of the week.
 * September 12 **
 * entering the classroom in a 2by2 line
 * reading our library message together
 * greeting each other by name and with eye contact,sharing of information

This week we discuss library rules and procedures, take our class photo for our Biographical quilt, and check out a book.

Dear Library Learners, Welcome to an exciting year in the HPS Library. Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reading this book, we discuss how we felt on the first day of school!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 19 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__It's Your First Day of School, Annie Claire__ by Nancy Carlstrom; illustrated by Margie Moore **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you like new books? We do too! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We enjoy these two new animal stories!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 26 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Little White Rabbit__ by Kevin Henkes **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Duck Soup__ by Jackie Urbanovic **

//<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">All remaining Kindergarten classes begin library class //
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 3 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Welcome to the HPS Library. Today is _. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We shall read a book with no words and one with only a few words. <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;">We use these stories to show we can enjoy a book even before we are able to read. Sometimes the pictures tell the story!
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Elephant Buttons__ by Noriko Ueno **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Bark George__ by Jules Feiffer **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">For those classes that start this week: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We begin our year reviewing library behavior and expectations. We talk about the following:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">using shelf markers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">choosing books independently
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">checking out books, care and return of books
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">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;">No School on Monday and Tuesday. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">For Thursday/Friday classes see September 26.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 13 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is ___. We are learning how to care for 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We discuss how to care for our library books. Choose what **you** like during your library time.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 17 **
 * **<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;">__Read It, Don't Eat It__ by Ian Schoenherr **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we read a story where the color <span style="color: #ab0709; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">RED is very important. <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;">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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 24 **
 * **<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 ( <span style="color: #ff8e00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ORANGE <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">). Use a colorful shelf marker before 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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 31 **
 * **<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 color is ( <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">GREEN <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">). Our story involves a ( <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">GREEN <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">) reptile! <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;"> Color Unit. We appreciate the color GREEN as we read this story. We talk briefly about FACT (true) and FICTION (not true) involving reptiles.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 7 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Crictor__ by Tomi Ungerer ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we shall read two stories from the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy all the bright colors! <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;">We will be learning about life in the Caribbean in preparation for our December enrichment program, //Manguito//. This performance will provide an interactive musical tour of the Caribbean and was funded through a grant from the Lincoln School Foundation.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 14 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__One Smiling Grandma, A Caribbean Counting Book__ by Ann Marie Linden, illustrated by Lynne Russell ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Baby-O__ by Nancy White Carlstrom, illustrated by Sucie Stevenson ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Thursday and Friday
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 21 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll look at a beautiful book called __Caribbean Dream__ and describe what we think the islands are like! <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;">__Caribbean Dream__ by Rachel Isadora ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What is a "Mocho Jumbie"? Let's read and 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: 19.2px;">November 28 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Sky Dancing__ by Ellen Erwin, illustrated by Renata Fryshara ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have you ever heard the sound of coqui? When we learn about Puerto Rico today, you'll hear that 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Watch this wonderful video and learn about the island of Puerto Rico. Learn about the sights, sounds, culture, and folklore.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 5 **
 * ===<span class="WikiAnchor" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __American Cultures for Children: Puerto Rican Heritage__ ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Thursday is Caribbean Day for us. We'll hear lively music played by talented musicians. We'll eat specially prepared foods at lunch and see beautiful decorations ! <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;">We complete of preparation for our all school performance by Manguito! We talk about the islands, the music, the instruments that will be played and the food that is being prepared by food services for Cafe Caribe!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 12 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Caribbean (A World of Food)__ by Jen Green ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Winter Break begins after school on Wednesday, December 21.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 19 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The winter holidays are a great time to read - by yourself or with your family. Let's get ready by reading today! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Happy Holidays! <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;">Have a safe and happy winter break!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A variety of favorite holiday stories.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 3 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is ___. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Our color is (<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">PURPLE ). Our story has a small child and a magical. <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;">We continue with our color unit with a video featuring the classic stories of Harold, as he travels with his magic crayon!
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Video: Harold and the Purple Crayon series__ ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Friday
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 9 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You can choose many types of books in a library. Today, we'll read three new books that have very different subjects, words, and illustrations. We think you will enjoy them all! <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;">Trying out a new book is fun! The students enjoy helping us review some of our new titles!
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__It's Library Day__ by Janet Morgan Stoeke ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Where's Walrus__ by Stephen Savage ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Can YOU Make a Scary Face?__ by Jan Thomas ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 17 **

<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 (<span style="color: #b3b313; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">YELLOW ) yellow. Color some autumn leaves on your color sheet! <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;">We read a beautiful story about a little yellow leaf that is afraid to let go and fall to the group. We also read an adorable book about a gosling who loves his RED boots!
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Little Yellow Leaf__ by Karin Berger ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Gossie__ by Olivier Dunrae ===

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 23 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Color of Things__ by Vivienne Shalom ===

<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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read the chapter and then watch the video "What Will Little Bear Wear". Compare the two stories (characters, setting etc).
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 30 **
 * ===<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 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;"> 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: 19.2px;">February 6 **
 * ===<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;">Video: __Charley Chapters in How to Behave in the Library__ **===

<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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This is one of our favorite library stories, with heartwarming illustrations.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 13 **
 * ===<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;">School Vacation Week.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 20 **

<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: 19.2px;">February 27 **
 * ===<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__ by Daniel M. Joseph and Lydia Mendel, illustrated by Normand Chartier **

<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: 19.2px;">March 5 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __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;">Kevin Henkes has written many picture books. Let's learn about him and his 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enjoy these wonderful stories. Talk about the Caldecott Honor illustrations in __Kitten's First Full Moon__.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">March 12 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Chester's Way__, __Kitten's First Full Moon__ and other stories by Kevin Henkes ===

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">March 19 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Nonfiction Chicken Books: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Farmyard Friends: Chickens__ by Camilla de la Bedoyere 636.5 DEL **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Life Cycle of a Chicken__ by Lisa Trumbauer 636.5 TRU **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Life Cycles: Egg to Chicken__ by Camilla de la **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Bedoyere 636.5 DEL **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__My Hen is Dancing__ by Karen Wallace 636.5 WAL
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Chicken on the Farm__ by Jennifer Coldrey 636.5 COL
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Life Cycle of a Chicken__ by Angela Royston 636.5 ROY
 * <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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After listening two these two stories, we compare the two stories (character, setting, plot).
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">March 26 **
 * **<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;">Stories we may read during "The Little Red Hen" Unit: __The Little Red Hen__ by Jerry Pinkney, __The Little Red Hen__ by Paul Galdone, __The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza__ by Philemon Sturges, __Cook-a-Doodle-Doo__ by Janet Stevens, __Manana, Iguana__ by Ann Paul, __The Little Red Pen__ by Janet Stevens

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Oh my goodness! Can it be true? This week the little red hen makes a pizza! <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;">After hearing this tale, we compare it to those we read last week.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 2 **
 * **<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;">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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 9 **
 * **<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;">School Vacation
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 16 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Our two stories are about an art form and feature a mouse as the main character. Do you know what an art form is? <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;">Discuss the illustrations in each book. One is photographed and one is paintings. Share other art forms.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 23 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Mouse Views__ by Bruce McMillan (*this folder) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Little Mouse's Painting__ by Diane Wolkstein, pictures by Maryjane Begin **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">May is a time to think about gardens. We are reading two very different stories about gardens today! <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;">After reading these stories talk about fiction and nonfiction. Provide the "My Garden" paper for students to create their own garden!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 30 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Growing Vegetable Soup__ by Bruce McMillan (*this folder) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__My Garden__ by Kevin Henkes **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Last week we read two books about gardens. The vegetables and flowers were beautiful! The little girl in this story thinks the vegetables are ugly. What do you think? <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;">Do a picture walk through Rah, Rah, Radishes. See how many vegetables the kids can name! Then read the stories. Color sheet: "The Me Flower"
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">May 7 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Rah, Rah, Radishes, A Vegetable Chant__ by April Pulley Sayre ****<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(*this folder) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Ugly Vegetable__ by Grace Lin **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kids love books about dogs. We have three new books with dogs in them. Why are they so much fun to read? <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: 19.2px;">May 14 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__RRRALPH__ by Lois Ehlert (*this folder) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Bailey__ by Harry Bliss **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Bone Dog__ by Eric Rohmann **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have you grown a lot this year? This story is about growing up. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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: 19.2px;">May 21 **
 * <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;">Bryan Collier Visits! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Watch Bryan Collier Powerpoint
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">May 28 **
 * **__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Your Moon, My Moon __ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">by Patricia MacLachlan; illustrated by Bryan Collier **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Kindergarten Library Learners, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">In today's story, we meet a very special father who lives in the ocean. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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: 19.2px;">June 4 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">Last week for K: Enjoy your summer break!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 11 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Penguin Stories **