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Best Technology for Elementary Library?
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I am lucky enough to have a great technology department in my district. Throughout the year they have been very supportive of my library program and we have received great tools such as the iPad, 7…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Priscilla Rodriguez Jul 10, 2012.
Kindergarten Author Studies?
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I am looking to do an author study with my Kindergarteners soon. I have already done Beatrix Potter and their teachers have done a lot with Mo Willems. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am looking…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Veronica Hyland Jun 4, 2012.
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Jocelyn Sams replied to Kerra's discussion Best Technology for Elementary Library?"I would definitely say a set of tablets that can travel around the school. I really want this in my school as well! What about software? Could that be included or is it just hardware?"
Priscilla Rodriguez replied to Kerra's discussion Best Technology for Elementary Library?"I definitely think that more iPads would benefit the library, due its endless applications and capabilities. Other technology ideas would be to get iPods. Although they are smaller, they are cheaper so you would be able to get more technology…"
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I am lucky enough to have a great technology department in my district. Throughout the year they have been very supportive of my library program and we have received great tools such as the iPad, 7 Nooks, a new computer lab, an ELMO, and some flip cameras.However, I was offered the opportunity to receive even more technology and am to make my request as soon as possible. I am thinking of asking for more iPads so that teachers can borrow them, but are there any other technologies out there that…See More
Veronica Hyland replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"I loved doing Leo Lionni with kindergarteners. They can relate to the awkwardness of some of the characters. A good website to look at is Leo Lionni; a resource guide for teachers.
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Allison Williams replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"Jan Brett is a great choice. Lots of wonderfully illustrated books and a great website with short movies of her working, baking, reading and other activities that would interest kindergartners.
Kevin Henkes is also good. Kindergartners can really…"
Holly Matthews replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"Eric Carle would be a great one. Also check out the Pete the Cat books by Eric Litwin. He uses music to go along with his stories. My kindergarteners love Pete the Cat so much. "
Heather Klein replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"I love books by Audrey and Don Wood! The illustrations are so beautiful in their books! "
Kerrie Burch replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"I'm not sure if others have mentions this yeat, but I just did one with Dr. Seuss. The kids had a blast with it and seeing as I use a centers based approach, I was able to include many activities to keep the kids busy and out of…"
Kerra replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"I truly appreciate all of the responses I have been getting! I will make note of these great ideas :)"
"We do a Kinder author study using Ezra Jack Keats. Do you have BrainPop Jr? They have a movie on Keats as well as activities, including a make your own online collage using PictureMaker that you could use individually or with a SmartBoard. YouTube…"
"I always do an author/illustrator unit on Lois Ehlert. She has a lot of kindy appropriate books, but she has interesting illustrations. The kids also like to see how she has "cut-outs" in many of her book illustrations.
Julie"
Mr Gavin Jones replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"No worries - if I think of any more authors/illustrators I will let you know.
Cheers
Gavin"
Kerra replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"I'm more familiar with Mem Fox, but I never thought of Martin Waddell - thank you! I also really like your idea of focusing more on the illustrator than the author. I could even do an illustrator study, which I never thought of. Awesome! Thanks…"
Mr Gavin Jones replied to Kerra's discussion Kindergarten Author Studies?"I don't know about utilizing technology with these stories but the two authors that spring to mind are Mem Fox and Martin Waddell - they both have a variety of topics and themes and both use a range of illustrators. The best books (in my…"
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