Copyright affects schools? YES!
Can I copy that whole book? Can I scan the entire article? How about a class set? What about copying an image from the internet and using it in homework […]
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2nd Grade Concrete Poetry Project
Concrete Poetry Concrete poetry is poetry by design. The second grade classes discovered, read, brainstormed and created their very own concrete poetry. The students all incorporated their learning of poetry from […]
And the Winners are…
The Youth Media Awards were announced this morning! The YMAs are like the Oscars or Grammys for the children/young adult book world. Some of the most notable categories include the […]
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is nothing new in education, but it sure is getting a lot of attention. In the BFS Libraries, we frequently discuss and share ideas to inspire critical and […]
iPad Mini App and Holiday Learning
The Second Grade spends a lot of time in the Fall doing animal research. As a way to connect the classroom to the library and to encourage the understanding that […]
Best Books of 2013
It’s a new year and that means new books! Maybe you missed a few great titles from 2013? Well we’ve got you covered. Check out any of these lists to […]
3A Dewey Decimal Wordles
The Third Grade has spent time learning to navigate the library this Fall. Recently, we asked them to conceptualize the Dewey Decimal Classification System and track themes that emerge from […]
2nd Grade Nonfiction Text Features
The Second Grade classrooms meet student curiosity about ocean animals with an exciting research project that spans several weeks. In the library, we have supported this experience by enjoying learning […]
Book Spine Poetry
Across the Lower School Division, students have been studying the Dewey Decimal Classification System. We have been learning how the system originated, how it is organized, and how to navigate […]
4th Grade Newbery Lunch Club Underway!
4th Grade Newbery Lunch Club IT’S A MYSTERY! WHICH ONE WILL YOU SELECT? On Wednesday October 30, the first meeting of the 4th Grade Newbery Club came together over lunch […]
There are Monsters in Your Library
If you haven’t already downloaded the Dictionary.com app, it’s worth checking out! The app offers a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus with pronunciations that can be played out loud. The folks at Dictionary.com […]
Banned Books Week 2013
Celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2013. You can visit the official site as well as the Banned Books Week YouTube channel for more information […]