Cat in the Hat, Mr. Caldecott, and Scientists

The library has been abuzz with activity lately. Some highlights include:

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday 

Happy Birthday, Theodor Geisel! To celebrate, we've taken Seusstastical pictures, learned about Seuss's life, and read MANY, MANY Dr. Seuss books.

Learning about Randolph Caldecott and the Caldecott Medal that was named after him. 

We are officially Caldecott experts in the library. After learning about Randolph Caldecott, the inspiration for the Caldecott medal, students read books featuring current award winning illustrators. We now know that Caldecott winners are very talented and creative, and that many are excellent storytellers who don't need to use words! In the pictures above, students are closely examining wordless picture book illustrations on a Caldecott Scavenger Hunt.

Meet the Scientists

The library is the perfect place to plan, research, and showcase your learning. After using every library book about inventions, searching the internet, and learning how to write a bibliography, famous scientists and inventors (who suspiciously look like 4th graders) filled the library as they shared about their lives, accomplishments, and how they changed the world.