Upcoming Events in the Library
Posted September 12th, 2011 by pcarriganLibrary “Look Days” – Book Fair Preview – September 29 – October 5, 2011
Book Check-Out Will Begin: Monday, August 29, 2011
Classes Begin: Tuesday, August 29, 2011
News
Primary
Posted September 12th, 2011 by pcarriganGet the Picture?
Exploring Aldrin’s picture book library to find books.
Intermediate
Posted September 12th, 2011 by pcarriganHow “Do We” Sort All Of This Out?
Use what you know about the Dewey Decimal System to help your group successfully complete each level of “Order In The Library”
Duck, Duck, Dewey!
Remembering how well we know the Dewey Categories.
Doing the Dewey!
Getting to know the library through the Dewey Decimal System and how it works to help us find books in the library!
Primary Literacy Sites
Posted September 12th, 2011 by pcarriganThe following sites will guide you and your child through the developmental stages of reading. They will also support reading at all levels through interactive activities.
Click on the links to begin a new and exciting reading experience for you and your child:
http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/illinois/students
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/wordfamily/
http://www.lil-fingers.com/abc/by.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/index.htm
http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp
Resources to Research and Read!
Posted September 12th, 2011 by pcarrigan
Click on the link above to enjoy our Tumble Library! (Don’t forget, username: Aldrin – password: books.)
Internet Safety and Fun!
As we begin the New Year – Check out the these sites of safety!
www.netsmartzkids.org - Clicky and the UYN Kids Website
www.ikeepsafe.org - Faux Paw’s Adventures in Internet Safety
www.mcgruff.org/Games/ - McGruff’s Internet Safety Adventures
www.safekids.com/quiz/index.html - Test your Internet Safety Knowledge
http://pbskids.org/webonauts/ - Webonauts Internet Academy
www.hectorsworld.com - Hector the Internet Safety Dolphin and Friends
www.cybersmart.gov.au - Australian Internet Safety Site
www.badguypatrol.ca - Blockin’ Betty and the Bad Guy Patrol
www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.html - Help Captian Broadband keep Safety Land Safe
www.disney.co.uk/DisneyOnline/Safesurfing/cybernetiquette - Interactive Internet Safety Stories
www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids - Help Bobby Bureau go undercover to catch internet criminals
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/# -Safety Arcade BBC
Veterans Day – Rememberance Through Research
Today we will be recognizing and remembering those that work to keep our country free and safe today and everyday. So, with a partner, choose one of the Veterans Day Scavenger Hunts to complete with your partner and share out your answers with the class.
Dewey Decimal Rap
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
Once upon a time in library land, I was looking for information, man. Couldn’t find it anywhere. Books scattered everywhere. Books over here. Books over there. Books everywhere. Man, I swear. So I said, “There needs to be organization in the library.” Use numbers 1, 2, 3, and name that system after me.
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
My Dewey Decimal System classifies information, son. My Dewey Decimal System organizes information, son. My Dewey Decimal System is so very easy to use. My Dewey Decimal System … here is what you’ve got to do.
Say 000 (000) Generalities. (like bibliographies)
Say 100 (100) Philosophy. Psychology. (Oh)
Say 200 (200) Religion. (like the Bible)
Say 300 (300) Social Sciences (like political science)
Say 400 (400) Language (like Spanish)
Say 500 (500) Natural Sciences (like astronomy)
Say 600 (600) Technology (like engineering)
Say 700 (700) Artistic stuff (like photography)
Say 800 (800) Literature (like French literature)
Say 900 (900) Geography. History. (Oh)
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
But Melvil, can you tell me where to find info on sharks, please?
Yeah. I can. No problem. I type it into my computer and kablam.
597.3 sharks.
But Melvil, can you tell me where to find info on Italian recipes?
Yeah. I can. No problem. I type it into my computer and kablam.
641.8 Italian recipes.
But Dewey, can you tell me where to find info on the Titanic, please?
Yeah. I can. No problem. I type it into my computer and kablam.
910 Titanic history.
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
Hi. My name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing? If you need info, you know where to go. Go to your library.
New Book News and Reviews
Posted September 12th, 2011 by pcarriganCheck-Out These New Aldrin Reads!
Like What You’re Reading? Tell Us About It!
Palace of Mirrors by Margaret Peterson Haddix Submitted by: Kaitlyn – Room 203
You should read this book because it is about a girl who thinks she is the true princess even after she finds out the truth. My favorite part was when Celcilia gets married.
Flat Broke by Gary Paulsen Submitted by Jessie G.
You should read this book because it is humourous. My favorite part was when he tried to ask out Tina.
Judy Moody Goes To College by Megan McDonald Submitted by Maddie G.
You should read this book because it is a fun book to read.
SPORTS STAR OF THE WEEK ~ 9/12/11
Posted September 11th, 2011 by pcarriganWhat is the longest river in the world?
Answers need to be spelled correctly. Don’t forget to put your name and room number on your answer slip.
All answers need to be submitted by lunch time on Monday, September 19, 2011
Winners will be announced Monday afternoon at 2:45 pm
(Hint: Use the encyclopedia ~ a parents help ~ or the internet to help you find your answer)