Our first two themes, “ART OF WORDS” and “BOOK ARTS” have activated the BFS Lower School! All students in grades K through 4 are involved in our library Maker Month. With design thinking as a framework for jumpstarting making, we invite students to try new skills and share old ones, while thinking about the processes of […]
Caution! Makers at Work! The PS/LS Library at Brooklyn Friends School has transformed into a MAKERSPACE! For the month of May, all Lower School students will interact with a variety of materials and digital resources during Library class. But what is a makerspace? A makerspace is simply a space designated for creative designing and making […]
4A & 4B began their research work this week using EasyBib in their first integrated library and technology classes. Both classroom teachers (Razi & Elif and Bea & John), literacy specialist (Sarah), Lower School librarians (Kathy & Christina), and technology teacher (Tracy) were on hand to help students look at the books about their research […]
PART ONE: NEW! EasyBib Tools for your Research Awesomeness! In case you hadn’t heard, EASYBIB is part of our suite of Library tools! Commonly used by schools, colleges and universities nationwide, it is now at your fingertips. Look for it in GOOGLE APPS! Or go to the website and sign in with Google. Retrieved from www.easybib.com […]
by Christina Karvounis Imagine: you are a fourth grader placed in a group of four to six peers. Your goal is to integrate science, technology, engineering, art, math and sheer perseverance to design a solution to a structural challenge. You are given four building materials: playing cards, glue, adhesive tape and wood. Your structure must […]
Yesterday, the preeminent awards for children’s literature in the United States were given. The Printz is given for the best in YA, the Newbery for the best in children’s literature, and the Caldecott for the best in illustration. A selection of his year’s winners are featured below. The comprehensive list can be found at the The […]
Calling all library volunteers and librarian wannabes: we know you’re out there. Try this fun, simple game that takes you through the basics of the Dewey Decimal system and how books are organized in most libraries. Give it a try! Order in the Library is brought to you by the folks at the University of Texas. Want […]
Mask Making Workshop at Flatbush Flatbush Branch African Dance Celebration Event at the Flatbush Branch
Visit the second floor at 375 Pearl Street and you might wonder what that strange looking tower glowing with light is all about. The children will tell you they are growing edible plants such as cherry tomatoes, beans, lettuce, nasturtiums, peas, spinach and basil in an aeroponic garden tower they have named Greeny. In the […]
The mission of the Pre and Lower School Library includes the mindful intent to provide “relevant resources, current technology and programming that integrates curriculum, research skills, and information literacy.” These centers act as another access point to meet this piece of the mission and for this learning opportunity to blossom. This month, the Pre and Lower School […]
