Well, this month we will be focusing our library time on Christmas stories and of course Advent. Helping children understand that the focus of Christmas is Christ and the preparation and renewal of spirit that comes with this time of year. Second grade heard the story Waiting for Christmas about a boy who couldn't wait for Christmas to come, but with the help of his parents and some special advent calendars, he was able to understand that the waiting is a necessary and wonderful part of the Christmas season.
But of course Christmas wouldn't be complete without some silly stories and perhaps a visit from the Polar Express! The library is teeming with wonderful Christmas stories. Hopefully your child will be bringing one or two home to share with you soon.
In other classes, fourth grade is working on getting to know the Dewey Decimal System and how to locate non-fiction books in their neighborhoods with some help from Skoob, the Shelf Elf. Seventh grade has a tall order, to finish reading an "oldie but a goodie" by the time Christmas break is over, so we can being our 7th grade project of redesigning cover artwork on old, but classic books.
Have a wonderful and blessed holiday season!
