The document provides information about library resources and activities at a school. It discusses that students in grades 1-4 can check out two books per week, and kindergarten students check out one book per week. It also describes new computers and laptop carts available for classes, as well as databases and apps used to support research and digital storytelling. Finally, it promotes the library website which provides resources for parents and students on topics like the common core, internet safety, and research tools.

1. Your Students’ Library
Brought to you by Mrs. Dorish

2. Life in the Library
• Students in Grades 1-4 enjoy checking out two
books every week.
• Kindergarten students have learned to take
care of the book they bring home weekly.
• You can see what books we have from home
at http://destiny.rsd17.org/. Click on HES.
• Research has become increasingly important!
• Instruction in the library supports and aligns
with what teachers do in the classroom.

4. Technology
• Brand new computers in our lab!
• Two new laptop carts can be checked out by
all classes.
• PebbleGo databases have been a huge hit in
grades K-3.
• We use apps and sites to create class and
individual stories like this one from grade 1.
http://www.littlebirdtales.com/tales/view/story_id/451232
• Third and fourth graders learn about citing
sources and researching on the Internet.

6. Technology, Con’T
• Book Podcasts are currently being created by
second graders.
• Third graders are using PebbleGo to learn
about local and state government and will
soon begin a non-fiction unit on animal
adaptations.
• Grades 1 and K have been exploring and
learning about animals on PebbleGo.
• Fourth graders are working on Book Trailers.

8. The Library Website
• http://bhklibraries.weebly.com/
• Check the Parent Resources tab for
information on the Common Core, how to
help your child be a good digital citizen, how
to help with homework and much more.
• Reading Tips for Parents tab will help you have
great conversations about books with your
kids.

10. The Library Website, con’t
• Internet Safety tab includes games and videos
to help students learn to be safe online.
• Students can use the Student Resources Tab
and the Research Tools Tab to find “kid-friendly”
web sites, typing programs and
more.
• Student work is also displayed here.
• The site is a constant work-in-progress. Check
back!

11. Questions?

12. Want to view this digitally?
• Click on the QR Code below to view this
presentation and accompanying links.