In Pre-K and Kindergarten, we focus on: the joy of reading, sharing stories together, and basic library skills such as:
- Book care and handling books
- How to check out library books and returning them
- Difference between fiction and nonfiction
In first grade, we focus on:
- How the Everybody section is organized (author’s last name)
- Appreciating a variety of authors
In second grade, we focus on:
- How to use the online catalog to look up books
- What is a genre and the characteristics
- How Nonfiction (Information) books are organized and text features
In third grade, we focus on:
- Choosing the right book for individual reading style
- Introducing the Bluebonnet Books
- Appropriate use of technology and Digital Citizenship
In fourth grade, we focus on:
- Bluebonnet Books and author’s technique
- Research Skills and using technology to expand learning
