Verse and Veracity Teacher Guide Verse and Veracity
Week 1: National Poetry Month & Nature Observations
Teacher Guide
Objective
Students will explore the intersection of nature and poetry by identifying sensory language in poems and practicing observational skills. K-2 students will focus on rhyme and imagery, while 3-5 students will analyze personification and figurative language in ecological poetry.
Suggested Read Alouds
K-2: "A Leaf Can Be..." by Laura Purdie Salas or "Forest Has a Song" by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.3-5: "The Lost Words" by Robert Macfarlane or selections from "Sing a Song of Seasons" .
Materials Needed
Verse & Veracity Slides
Differentiated Worksheets (K-2/3-5)
Clipboards & Pencils
Nature Observation Jars (optional)
DURATION: 50 MINUTES
Instructional Script
Introduction (5-10 mins): "Welcome, naturalists! April is a special month for two big reasons: It's National Poetry Month and Earth Month. Poetry is like a magnifying glass for our feelings and the world around us. Nature is the best place to find poetry because it is constantly changing and surprising us."
Transition: "Today, we are going to look at the world through two lenses: the lens of a scientist (veracity/truth) and the lens of a poet (verse/expression)."
Lower Elementary Focus (K-2)
Focus on Sensory Details . Use the "5 Senses" slide to prompt students to describe a simple nature object (like a pinecone or feather).
Script snippet: "What does the pinecone feel like? Is it prickly? Smooth? If this pinecone could talk, what kind of 'voice' would it have? A deep, scratchy voice? Let's use those words to build a group poem."
Upper Elementary Focus (3-5)
Focus on Metaphor and Personification . Discuss how poets give nature human traits to help us connect with it.
Script snippet: "Look at this image of the old oak tree. If we say the tree is 'dancing in the wind,' is it actually doing a ballet? No, but that word helps us *see* it. Today, we'll find 'hidden' verbs in nature that tell a story."
Support & Extensions
For Emerging Learners
Provide a "Nature Word Bank" with picture icons for the worksheet.
Allow students to draw their "poetic observation" before attempting to label it.
Use "Fill-in-the-blank" poem templates to scaffold structure.
For Advanced Learners
Challenge 4th/5th graders to write a Haiku or Tanka focusing strictly on syllable counts.
Integrate Library Skills: Have students find a non-fiction book about their nature subject to check for "veracity" (facts) vs. their poem.
Maker Space Connection
"The Poem Catcher"
After writing, students can visit the Maker Station to create "Nature Frames" using cardboard and found nature items (twigs, leaves). They can then frame their poem to display in the library.
Verse and Veracity Slides Verso & Veracidad
La naturaleza a través del ojo del poeta
Unidad del Centro de Medios de Abril
Veracidad
La verdad o los hechos. Lo que vemos exactamente como es en la naturaleza.
Verso
La poesía. Cómo expresamos el sentimiento o la música de la naturaleza.
Los 5 sentidos de un poeta
Vista
Oído
Tacto
Olfato
Gusto
"La poesía comienza al notar aquello por lo que todos los demás pasan de largo."
Personificación
Dar cualidades humanas a cosas que no son humanas.
"El viento susurraba secretos a través de las agujas del pino."
¿Puede el viento realmente susurrar?
¿Parece que el árbol está tratando de alcanzar el sol?
Desafío Maker
El Atrapapoemas
01
Dibuja tu hallazgo natural con precisión científica.
02
Escribe tu poema usando palabras sensoriales.
03
Construye un marco para "atrapar" la magia de tu poema.
Verse and Veracity K-2 Worksheet Nature's Music
A Sensory Poetry Adventure (K-2)
Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________
What do you see?
Draw your nature find here!
The Poet's Checklist
Color?
Soft/Rough?
Quiet?
Smelly?
Shape?
Your Nature Poem
I saw a
It looked like
It felt as
as a
It was the
thing I ever found.
Verse and Veracity 3-5 Worksheet Verse & Veracity
Scientist vs. Poet (3-5)
Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________
The Veracity (The Fact)
Scientific Sketch
Observation Notes:
The Verse (The Feeling)
Poetic Inspiration
Personification Ideas:
Personification Challenge
Give your nature find a human quality. If it could talk, what would it say? If it could move, how would it dance?
The
(noun)
(human action)
Original Field Poem Verse and Veracity Maker Cards Maker Space Challenge Cards
Print, Cut, and Laminate for use in the Media Center Stations
Nature Loom
Build a Twig Frame
Instructions:
Find four sturdy twigs of similar length.
Use twine or rubber bands to tie the corners together.
Tape your "Verse & Veracity" poem to the back.
Weave small leaves or flowers into the twine!
Materials: Twigs, Twine, Tape
Artful Facts
Leaf Rubbing Art
Instructions:
Place a leaf vein-side up on the table.
Lay your paper over the leaf.
Rub a crayon gently over the paper until the leaf shape appears.
Label 3 scientific facts about your leaf around the edges!
Materials: Leaves, Paper, Crayons
Specimen Study
The Petri Dish Poet
Instructions:
Place 1 small nature item (seed, petal, acorn) in a petri dish.
Use a magnifying glass to look closer than ever before.
Write one word for each of the 5 senses on a circle paper.
Place the circle inside the dish with your specimen.
Materials: Dishes, Magnifiers, Paper
Word Hunter
Poetry Pocket Stones
Instructions:
Choose 3 flat stones from the basket.
Use paint markers to write one powerful word on each stone.
Choose words that describe how nature makes you feel.
Arrange them in the "Library Rock Garden" to make a sentence!
Materials: Stones, Paint Markers ">
Verse and Veracity 3-5 Worksheet Verse & Veracity
Scientist vs. Poet (3-5)
Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________
The Veracity (The Fact)
Scientific Sketch
Observation Notes:
The Verse (The Feeling)
Poetic Inspiration
Personification Ideas:
Personification Challenge
Give your nature find a human quality. If it could talk, what would it say? If it could move, how would it dance?
The
(noun)
(human action)
Original Field Poem Verse and Veracity Maker Cards Maker Space Challenge Cards
Print, Cut, and Laminate for use in the Media Center Stations
Nature Loom
Build a Twig Frame
Instructions:
Find four sturdy twigs of similar length.
Use twine or rubber bands to tie the corners together.
Tape your "Verse & Veracity" poem to the back.
Weave small leaves or flowers into the twine!
Materials: Twigs, Twine, Tape
Artful Facts
Leaf Rubbing Art
Instructions:
Place a leaf vein-side up on the table.
Lay your paper over the leaf.
Rub a crayon gently over the paper until the leaf shape appears.
Label 3 scientific facts about your leaf around the edges!
Materials: Leaves, Paper, Crayons
Specimen Study
The Petri Dish Poet
Instructions:
Place 1 small nature item (seed, petal, acorn) in a petri dish.
Use a magnifying glass to look closer than ever before.
Write one word for each of the 5 senses on a circle paper.
Place the circle inside the dish with your specimen.
Materials: Dishes, Magnifiers, Paper
Word Hunter
Poetry Pocket Stones
Instructions:
Choose 3 flat stones from the basket.
Use paint markers to write one powerful word on each stone.
Choose words that describe how nature makes you feel.
Arrange them in the "Library Rock Garden" to make a sentence!
Materials: Stones, Paint Markers
Library Launchpad Teacher Guide Library Launchpad
August Orientation: Heart of the School
Teacher Guide
Mission Objective
To introduce (or re-introduce) students to the library's physical layout, procedures, and the concept of the Maker Mindset . Students will understand that the library is a hub for both consuming information and creating new ideas.
Read Aloud Recommendations
K-2 Focus
"The Library Book" by Tom Chapin
Focus: Respecting books and finding joy in reading.
3-5 Focus
"The Library Gingerbread Man" by Dotti Enderle
Focus: Understanding the Dewey Decimal System layout.
Materials Checklist
Launchpad Slides
Differentiated Worksheets
Shelf Marker Sticks
3x5 Index Cards (Maker Challenge)
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 Ignition: The Heart of the School (10 mins)
"Welcome back to the Launchpad! Did you know the library is often called the 'Heart of the School'? Why do you think that is? (Pause for answers). Just like your heart pumps blood to your body, the library pumps *ideas* and *information* to every classroom. Today, we aren't just visitors; we are the pilots who make this heart beat!"
K-2: Book Hospital & Heroes
Focus on Book Care and Shelf Marker use.
Step 1: Roleplay 'Book Hospital.' Show a damaged book and ask students how to prevent 'injuries' (dirty hands, water, pets).
Step 2: Demonstrate 'The Shelf Hero'—the shelf marker. It saves the book's home so it never gets lost.
3-5: The Dewey Map
Focus on the 10 Categories of Dewey Decimal System.
Step 1: Use the slides to introduce 'The Dewey 10.' Challenge students to guess where a book about ghosts (100) or sports (700) might live.
Step 2: Procedures refresher: Self-checkout stations and hold requests.
Maker Space Launch: The Index Card Tower
Before students can use the "fancy" tools, they must demonstrate a Maker Mindset : Perseverance, Collaboration, and Safety.
THE CHALLENGE:
"Using only 20 index cards and 12 inches of tape, build the tallest tower that can support a single library book for 10 seconds."
Support & Extensions
Scaffolding
Provide 1-on-1 assistance for K-1 students with shelf markers.
Use visual icons on the 3-5 Scavenger Hunt to assist ELL/Emerging Readers.
Library Launchpad Slides Library
Launchpad
August Orientation
The Heart of the School
The library is like a giant battery. We pump ideas, stories, and facts to every classroom!
Why are YOU an important part of the heart?
The Flight Manual
Low Volume
Keep voices at a level that respects researchers.
Safety First
Walk safely. Treat technology with care.
Book Respect
Use shelf markers. Keep books clean and dry.
Perseverance
Collaboration
Safety
Growth
The Maker Mindset
In this library, we don't just read about history...
We Make It!
Mission Parameters
Launch Station
Complete your Mission Map at your table.
Exploration
Visit the Library Scavenger Hunt zones.
Library Launchpad K-2 Worksheet Pilot's Training Log
Library Orientation (K-2)
PILOT: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Meet the Shelf Hero
The Shelf Marker is your hero! It saves a book's home.
Color the Shelf Marker your favorite color!
Use it when looking.
Put it back when done.
2. Launchpad Secrets
Find your Favorite Reading Spot in the library. Draw it in the box!
Find the Maker Space . Draw one thing you want to build this year!
The Book Pilot Oath
I promise to keep our books safe! (Check the boxes as you learn)
Clean Hands
No Water/Food
Away from Pets
Safe at Home
Library Launchpad 3-5 Worksheet Mission: Flight Command
Media Center Orientation (3-5)
PILOT: ________________
STATION: ________________
1. Decoding the Dewey System
The library is organized by numbers. Match the category to its decimal range!
Natural Science (Nature)
Arts & Recreation (Sports)
Social Sciences (Holidays)
A 300s
B 500s
C 700s
2. Digital Flight Check
Log in to the OPAC (Library Catalog) . Perform a keyword search for "Robotics".
Book Title Found:
Call Number:
*Bonus: Is this book currently available or checked out?
3. Engineering the Heart
Maker Challenge Observation:
Describe one obstacle your team faced during the tower challenge and how you used the Maker Mindset to solve it.
Library Launchpad Maker Cards August Maker Station Cards
Collaborative Engineering & Maker Mindset
Index Card
Skyscraper
The Mission:
Build the tallest tower possible using only index cards and 12 inches of tape. It must stand for 10 seconds while supporting a book!
Mindset Focus: Stability
Materials: Cards, Tape, Book
Flight Testing
Hangar
The Mission:
Design three different paper planes. Test them for distance , accuracy , and hang-time . Which design was most consistent?
Mindset Focus: Aerodynamics
Materials: Paper, Stopwatch, Ruler
Strong Bridge
Design
The Mission:
Create a bridge across a 6-inch gap using only straws and tape. Test how many pennies it can hold before it collapses!
Mindset Focus: Tension & Compression
Materials: Straws, Tape, Pennies
The Library
Gallery
The Mission:
Design a "Welcome to the Library" bookmark or poster using any art supplies. It must feature one rule from the Flight Manual!
Mindset Focus: Communication
Materials: Markers, Paper, Scissors
Library Launchpad Teacher Guide Library Launchpad
August Orientation: Heart of the School
Teacher Guide
Mission Objective
To introduce students to the library's physical layout, procedures, and the concept of the Maker Mindset . Students will understand that the library is a hub for both consuming information and creating new ideas using physical tools and resources.
Read Aloud Recommendations
K-2 Focus
"The Library Book" by Tom Chapin
Focus: Respecting books and finding joy in reading.
3-5 Focus
"The Library Gingerbread Man" by Dotti Enderle
Focus: Navigating the Dewey Decimal System stacks.
Materials Checklist
Launchpad Slides
Differentiated Worksheets
Shelf Marker Sticks
3x5 Index Cards (Maker Challenge)
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 Ignition: The Heart of the School (10 mins)
"Welcome back to the Launchpad! The library is the 'Heart of the School' because it pumps *ideas* and *information* to every classroom. Today, we're learning how to find those ideas on our shelves and how to use our own hands to build something new. We don't need screens to be explorers—we just need curiosity and a good book!"
K-2: Shelf Heroes
Focus on Book Care and Shelf Marker use.
Step 1: Roleplay 'Book Hospital.' Show a damaged book and discuss how to keep books safe at home (away from pets and water).
Step 2: Demonstrate 'The Shelf Hero'—the shelf marker. It's a placeholder that helps us keep our library organized.
3-5: The Dewey Map
Focus on the physical navigation of the 10 Categories.
Step 1: Use the slides to introduce 'The Dewey 10.' Challenge students to walk to the section where a book about "Space" (500s) might live.
Step 2: Manual Search: How do we use shelf labels and call numbers to find a specific author?
Library Launchpad 3-5 Worksheet Mission: Flight Command
Media Center Orientation (3-5)
Pilot: ________________
Station: ________________
1. Decoding the Dewey System
Match the category to its decimal range!
Natural Science (Nature)
Arts & Recreation (Sports)
Social Sciences (Holidays)
A 300s
B 500s
C 700s
2. Stacks Scavenger Hunt
Navigate to the Non-Fiction Stacks . Find any book that interests you and record its "Address" below.
Book Title Found:
Call Number (The Numbers on the Spine):
*Bonus: What is the first letter of the author's last name?
3. Engineering the Heart
Maker Challenge Observation:
Describe one obstacle your team faced during the tower challenge and how you solved it using Perseverance .
Heritage Hunters Teacher Guide Heritage Hunters
September: Hispanic Heritage & Physical Artifacts
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
This unit celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through the lens of physical history. Students will learn to distinguish between Primary Sources (artifacts, photos) and Secondary Sources (textbooks). We focus on informational text features like the Table of Contents and Index to hunt for heritage facts.
Heritage Reads
K-2 Focus
"Waiting for the Biblioburro" by Monica Brown
Focus: Identifying physical symbols of culture.
3-5 Focus
"Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales
Focus: Analyzing artifacts and illustrations as evidence.
Artifact Kit
Heritage Slides
Artifact Analysis Worksheets
Print Encyclopedias (Section H)
Magnifying Glasses
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 What is an Artifact? (10 mins)
"Welcome, History Hunters! This month we celebrate the stories and gifts of Hispanic and Latino Americans. History isn't just something we read in a book—it's something we can touch. An Artifact is a physical object that tells us about the past. Today, we're going to examine physical items and use our library's reference books to hunt for the roots of our community's heritage."
K-2: Reading Pictures
Step 1: Use Waiting for the Biblioburro . Ask students to spot physical clues (artifacts) in the drawings that tell us where the story takes place.
Step 2: Feature Hunt: Look at a non-fiction book about Colombia. Find the Table of Contents together. What page is about food?
3-5: Evidence Experts
Step 1: Define Primary vs. Secondary sources. Show a physical photograph from the 1960s (Primary) vs. a modern drawing of that time (Secondary).
Step 2: Encyclopedia Mission: Use the print World Book Encyclopedia (Volume H or M). Use the Index to find facts about a Hispanic leader like Cesar Chavez.
Heritage Hunters Slides Heritage
Hunters
September: Artifacts & Evidence
Physical Artifacts
An Artifact is a physical object made by a human. It's a "silent witness" to history!
Examples:
Jewelry, pottery, old letters, clothing, or tools.
Evidence:
What can we learn just by looking closely?
Hands-on History
We examine objects to find the truth.
Book Navigation
Table of Contents
At the FRONT . Shows big topics in the order they appear.
The Index
At the BACK . An alphabetical list of specific names and details.
"The Map of the Book"
Reference
Rookies
An Encyclopedia is a set of books with facts about EVERYTHING.
Step 1: Choose the correct Volume Letter.
Step 2: Use Guide Words to find your topic.
Find it in print!
Heritage Hunters 3-5 Worksheet Artifact Analysis
Primary Sources & Heritage (3-5)
Hunter: ________________
Volume: ________________
1. Examining the Primary Evidence
Sketch an artifact from the slides or library display
Analysis Questions:
What is this object made of?
How would a person in the past use this?
2. Reference Mission
Use a print Encyclopedia to research a country in Central or South America. Use the Index volume first!
Country Name:
Guide Words on Page:
One Interesting Fact:
3. Citing Your Hunt
Encyclopedia Title & Year:
"Verified in print."
Maker Monsters Teacher Guide Maker Monsters
October: Mystery, Suspense & Engineering
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
October is for Mystery and Suspense ! Students will learn to identify the elements of the mystery genre—detectives, clues, and red herrings—while using their engineering skills to build "Maker Monsters" that solve problems or protect the library.
Spooky Reads
K-2 Focus
"Creepy Carrots!" by Aaron Reynolds
Focus: Suspense and perspective (Is it real or imagined?).
3-5 Focus
"The Jumbies" by Tracey Baptiste
Focus: Caribbean folklore and atmospheric suspense.
Station Gear
Monster Slides
Detective Worksheets
LED Lights & Coin Batteries
Recycled Boxes
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 What Makes a Mystery? (10 mins)
"Shhh... do you hear that? (Pause). October is the month of whispers and shadows in the library. Today, we aren't just readers—we are Detectives . A mystery is like a puzzle with missing pieces. We have to find the clues , watch out for red herrings (fake clues!), and solve the case before the final page."
K-2: The Mystery Shelf
Step 1: Read Creepy Carrots! Stop before the end and ask: "Is Jasper really being followed, or is he just scared?"
Step 2: Look at the spine labels. Mystery books often have a 'M' or a magnifying glass. Let's find one on the shelf!
3-5: The Suspense Curve
Step 1: Discuss how authors build tension. Use the slides to show the 'Suspense Curve'—how clues lead to a climax.
Step 2: Non-fiction Skills: Use the Index to find books about real-life 'monsters' (deep-sea creatures, bats, etc.).
Maker Monster Lab
Every great mystery needs a guardian. Today, you are engineers in the Monster Lab.
K-2: Texture Monsters
Use fuzzy pipe cleaners, bumpy cardboard, and sticky tape to build a monster that 'feels' spooky but is actually friendly!
3-5: Glow-Eye Guardians
Intro to Paper Circuits. Use copper tape and an LED to make your monster's eyes glow when you press a hidden 'clue' button.
Maker Monsters Slides Maker
Monsters
October: The Case of the Missing Clue
Inside a Mystery
Clues
Hints that help the detective solve the case.
Red Herrings
Fake clues meant to trick the reader!
Suspects
Characters who might have done it.
Who stole the Golden Book Marker?
Collect evidence to solve the library mystery!
The Suspense Curve
Beginning
CLIMAX!
Rising Action
"Authors build tension by giving you a little bit of information at a time."
Monster Lab
Circuits
Today we add POWER to our monsters!
Energy Source
Path (The Loop)
Output (Glow!)
Maker Monsters K-2 Worksheet Creepy Carrot Case
Mystery Genre (K-2)
DETECTIVE: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Evidence Report
In the story Creepy Carrots! , Jasper Rabbit saw clues everywhere. Draw 2 things Jasper found that made him think the carrots were following him!
Evidence A
Evidence B
2. The Genre Sort
Draw a line to match the book clue to the right shelf!
Solving a Crime
Magic & Dragons
Real Life Facts
Mystery
Fantasy
Non-Fiction
3. My Maker Monster
Your Secret Guardian
Design a monster to guard your library books. Give it one special tool (like glow-eyes or a giant claw).
Sketch Here
Maker Monsters 3-5 Worksheet Detective's Dossier
Mystery Elements & Suspense (3-5)
AGENT ID: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Analyzing the Elements
The Detective
Who is solving the mystery in your book? List their traits.
The Clues
The Clues
List two objects or bits of dialogue that point to the solution.
Red Herrings
Did any clue trick you? What was it?
2. The Suspense Curve
Choose a scene from your book that felt Suspenseful . Explain how the author built the tension (word choice, shadows, sounds, or pacing).
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2
3. Fact-Finding: Real Monsters
Find a Non-Fiction book about deep-sea animals or bats. Use the INDEX to find a specific word.
Index Word:
Page Number(s):
Maker Monsters Maker Cards October Maker Station Cards
Mystery Mechanics & Spooky Engineering
Glow-Eye
Guardian
The Mission:
Build a monster that 'hides' in the library stacks. Use a coin battery and an LED to give it light-up eyes . Can you create a switch so it only glows when someone is close?
Mindset Focus: Circuits
Materials: LED, Battery, Copper Tape
Texture
Terrarium
The Mission:
In mystery stories, textures tell a story. Create a monster using contrasting textures (soft fur vs. sharp cardboard). How does the texture change the character's 'feeling'?
Mindset Focus: Tactile Design
Materials: Felt, Cardboard, Cotton
Secret Jaw
Mechanism
The Mission:
Engineers use levers to make things move. Create a monster with a moving jaw using a brass fastener or a popsicle stick lever. What's hidden inside its mouth?
Mindset Focus: Simple Machines
Materials: Popsicle Sticks, Fasteners
Camouflage
Cryptid
The Mission:
Mystery suspects often 'blend in'. Design a monster that matches a specific location in the library (like a shelf or a rug). Can you make it hard to spot from 5 feet away?
Mindset Focus: Adaptation
Materials: Markers, Paper, Scrap Paper
Logic Legends Teacher Guide Logic Legends
December: Winter Holidays & Unplugged Algorithms
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
This unit introduces Computational Thinking through physical logic games and global traditions. Students will learn that "Algorithms" are simply step-by-step instructions. We celebrate Global Winter Holidays by mapping out the "programs" (traditions) people follow to celebrate family and culture.
Logical Stories
K-2 Focus
"Lucia the Luchadora and the Night of the Piñatas" by Cynthia Leonor Garza
Focus: Sequences and step-by-step traditions.
3-5 Focus
"Seven Spools of Thread" by Angela Shelf Medearis
Focus: Logical problem-solving and algorithmic thinking.
Logic Gear
Logic Legends Slides
Paper Algorithm Cards
Binary Bead Kit
Tangrams / Wood Blocks
No devices required
Mission: Human Code
1 Programs in the Real World (10 mins)
"Computers aren't the only things that follow code. Humans follow code every day! When your family bakes a special holiday bread or lights candles for Hanukkah, you are following an Algorithm . An algorithm is just a set of steps in a specific order. If we mess up the order, the 'program' (our tradition) doesn't work! Today, we're going to code each other and celebrate global patterns."
K-2: The Robot Librarian
Step 1: Sequence Challenge. Use Lucia's story to map out the steps of a party. What happens first? What is the 'Exit' step?
Step 2: Live Coding: One student is the "Programmer" using arrow cards (UP, LEFT, RIGHT). The other is the "Robot" who can only move exactly as coded.
3-5: Binary Baubles
Step 1: Define Binary. It's a system of 'Yes/No' or 'On/Off' signals. Use two colors of beads to represent these two signals.
Step 2: Pattern Logic: Use a print Binary Alphabet chart to translate the first letter of a holiday word into a physical bead pattern.
Research Roots Teacher Guide Research Roots
November: Native American Heritage & Informational Texts
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
This unit focuses on the "roots" of our knowledge: Informational Texts . We celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring Indigenous stories and the scientific wisdom of "Water Protectors." Students will practice finding facts, evaluating sources, and showing gratitude for our resources.
Core Texts
K-2 Focus
"We Are Water Protectors" by Carole Lindstrom
Focus: Environmental stewardship and community.
3-5 Focus
"Fry Bread" by Kevin Noble Maillard
Focus: Cultural history and the science of food.
Materials
Roots Slides
Fact-Finder Worksheets
Sand, Gravel, Coffee Filters
Construction Paper (Weaving)
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 Fact vs. Feeling (10 mins)
"A library is like a giant tree. Stories are the leaves—beautiful and full of imagination. But facts are the roots. They hold everything up. Today, we are going to look for the roots of our knowledge. In 'We Are Water Protectors,' the story is a call to action, but the facts about water are what help us save the planet."
K-2: Water Protectors
Step 1: Read We Are Water Protectors . Ask: "What are things that make water dirty? How can we protect it?"
Step 2: Sort real objects: Is a picture of a real fish 'Fact' or 'Story'? (Focus on informational vs. narrative).
3-5: Citing the Source
Step 1: Introduce the idea of 'Information Stewardship.' When we use someone else's facts, we must give them credit.
Step 2: Bibliography basics: Title, Author, and Source. Find a book about a Native American tribe and record its 'Roots' (Source info).
Maker Station: The Water Filter
"Indigenous people have used natural materials to filter water for thousands of years. Today, we test these materials."
The Experiment:
Layer sand, gravel, and cotton in a plastic funnel. Pour 'dirty' water (mixed with soil) through. Which layer catches the most 'clues' (dirt)?
The Art:
Design a 'Water Protector Badge' using blue and silver materials to show you are a guardian of the roots.
Research Roots Slides Research
Roots
November: Native American Heritage
Roots vs. Leaves
Stories
Beautiful leaves of imagination, feelings, and "what-ifs."
Facts
Strong roots of truth, science, and history.
Informational Text
Books that teach us about the real world.
We Are Water Protectors
Indigenous Wisdom
Native American communities have protected the water and land for generations. They use Traditional Ecological Knowledge to live in balance.
Our Mission
Research one way you can be a Water Protector at home or school. Find a book with a 500s (Science) call number!
Giving Credit
Why Cite Sources?
Respect
Honors the author's hard work.
Truth
Proves your facts are real.
Traceable
Helps others find the same info.
Research Roots K-2 Worksheet Water Protector Badge
Informational Texts (K-2)
PROTECTOR: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Is it a Fact?
Informational books give us Facts (true things). Circle the things that are Facts about water.
Water is wet.
Water sings songs.
Ice is frozen water.
Fish need water.
2. Protect the Roots
Indigenous people teach us that 'Water is Life.' Draw one way you can keep water clean or save water at school.
3. My Protector Badge
I am a Water Protector!
Design your symbol inside the circle above.
Research Roots 3-5 Worksheet Rooting for Facts
Indigenous Research & Citations (3-5)
RESEARCHER: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Indigenous Research Mission
Locate a non-fiction book (500-900s) about a Native American tribe or Indigenous scientific practice. Record 2 ROOT FACTS below.
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2. Citing Your Source (The Roots)
Show gratitude for the knowledge! Record the "ROOTS" of your information so others can find it.
Book Title:
Author(s):
Call Number:
Ex: 970.1
Publication Year:
3. Informational Connection
How does reading Informational Texts help us honor Native American Heritage Month? Explain your thinking below.
Research Roots Maker Cards November Maker Station Cards
Indigenous Knowledge & Environmental Science
Water Filter
STEM
The Mission:
Create a multi-layer filter in a funnel. Use sand , gravel , and cotton . Pour muddy water through. Which combination makes the water the clearest? Why?
Mindset Focus: Filtration
Materials: Sand, Gravel, Funnel
Native Pattern
Weaving
The Mission:
Many tribes use weaving to tell stories. Use a cardboard loom and colorful yarn or paper strips to create a pattern. Choose colors that represent the Earth.
Mindset Focus: Interlacing
Materials: Yarn, Cardboard, Paper
Indigenous Home
Engineering
The Mission:
Build a model of a Longhouse or Tipi using skewers and cloth. It must be strong enough to withstand a 'wind' test (a blow-dryer or fan)!
Mindset Focus: Structural Integrity
Materials: Skewers, Scraps, Tape
Traditional
Seed Search
The Mission:
The 'Three Sisters' (Corn, Beans, Squash) are traditionally grown together. Research why they help each other grow. Draw a garden map that shows where to plant them.
Mindset Focus: Symbiosis
Materials: Paper, Markers, Research
Legacy Builders Teacher Guide Legacy Builders
January: Biographies & The Dream of Dr. King
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
In January, we explore the lives of people who changed the world. Students will learn how to navigate Biographies (921/B) , distinguish between Primary and Secondary Sources , and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The unit emphasizes how individual actions can build a collective "Legacy" of kindness and progress.
Essential Biographies
K-2 Focus
"Martin's Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport
Focus: Identifying impactful vocabulary and moral themes.
3-5 Focus
"The Youngest Marcher" by Cynthia Levinson
Focus: Primary source analysis and chronological research.
Library Gear
Legacy Slides
Blueprint Worksheets
Index Cards / Post-its
Modeling Clay / Lego
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 What is a Legacy? (10 mins)
"Welcome to a brand new year! Today we are looking at the Biography section. A biography is a story about a real person's life. But it's more than just facts; it's about their Legacy . A legacy is the 'building' someone leaves behind—not a building made of bricks, but one made of ideas, changes, and kindness. Dr. King built a legacy of peace. What will you build?"
K-2: Words as Bricks
Step 1: Read Martin's Big Words . Discuss how simple words like 'Love', 'Peace', and 'Together' can be as strong as steel.
Step 2: Activity: "Big Word Search." Find 3 books in the 921 section. Who are they about? Are they builders of peace or science?
3-5: The Source Detective
Step 1: Intro Primary vs. Secondary. Show an image of a real march poster (Primary) vs. a textbook drawing (Secondary).
Step 2: Biography Research: Students use the OPAC to find a biography of an innovator. Record their birth date, contribution, and one 'Big Word' they lived by.
Maker Station: The Dream Wall
"Great leaders are architects of a better future. Today, you are the builders."
K-2: The Peace Bridge
Using popsicle sticks and tape, build a bridge that connects two 'communities' (desks). How can we make it strong enough to hold a 'Heavy Dream' (a book)?
3-5: Sculpting Change
Choose a person from your research. Sculpt one 'Tool of Change' they used (a pen, a microphone, a telescope) using clay. Why was this tool important for their legacy?
Legacy Builders Slides Legacy
Builders
January: Lives that Lead
Biographies
Books about REAL PEOPLE and the work they did to change the world.
Find them on the shelf:
921
Dewey Number
OR
B
Section Label
Who is your hero?
Today we research the "Builders" of history.
Source Detective
Primary
Information from the EXACT TIME it happened. (Original photos, diaries, letters, or newspapers from that year.)
Secondary
Information created LATER by someone who wasn't there. (Modern textbooks, documentaries, or a modern biography.)
The Power
of Words
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used "Big Words" to change hearts.
Peace
Unity
Love
Equality
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Legacy Builders K-2 Worksheet My Big Dream
Biography & Values (K-2)
BUILDER: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Martin's Word Bank
Dr. King used powerful words to build his legacy. Circle your 2 favorite words to use in the library.
Kindness
Courage
Peace
Together
2. My Dream for Our School
Dr. King had a dream for the world. What is one good thing you dream for our school? Draw it in the cloud!
3. Find a Biography Hero
Go to the 921 / Biography shelf. Find a book about a person you want to learn about!
Name of Hero:
One cool thing they did:
Legacy Builders 3-5 Worksheet Biography Blueprint
Research & Primary Source Analysis (3-5)
ARCHITECT: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Analyzing the Evidence
Look through the biography you chose. Can you find one of each source type?
Primary Source
Example: A photo of the person, a letter they wrote, or a real quote.
What did you find?
Secondary Source
Example: A map drawn by the book's artist, or an index written later.
What did you find?
2. Chronological Life Map
1
Early Life
Birth/Childhood info:
2
The Challenge
Problem they faced:
3
The Legacy
What they built:
3. Building Your Legacy
Dr. King built a legacy of justice. Your chosen hero built a legacy of _____________________. If you were to build a "Dream Wall" in our library today, what is the most important brick (idea) you would add?
Legacy Builders Maker Cards January Maker Station Cards
Designing History & Building Dreams
Bridge of
Unity
The Mission:
Dr. King wanted to 'bridge' the gap between people. Build a bridge between two desks using only 10 popsicle sticks and 2 feet of tape . Can it hold the weight of 5 library books?
Mindset Focus: Stability
Materials: Sticks, Tape, Books
Heroes
in Clay
The Mission:
Choose a person from your research. Sculpt their Greatest Tool (like a pen for an author or a stethoscope for a doctor) using clay. Why was this tool their "Building Block"?
Mindset Focus: Representation
Materials: Clay, Sculpting Tools
Blueprinting
the Future
The Mission:
Design a Dream Library on a large piece of graph paper. What tools or sections would help people the most? Use architectural symbols for windows and doors!
Mindset Focus: Spatial Design
Materials: Graph Paper, Rulers
The Dream
Flag
The Mission:
Flags represent a community's values. Design a Legacy Flag for our library. It must include 3 'Big Words' and 1 symbol of peace or unity.
Mindset Focus: Symbolism
Materials: Fabric/Paper, Markers
Future History Teacher Guide Future History
February: Black History Month & Afrofuturism
Teacher Guide
Mission Parameters
This unit celebrates Black History Month through the inspiring lens of Afrofuturism —a blend of history, science fiction, and fantasy. Students will research Black innovators of the past (like Lonnie Johnson or Gladys West) while imagining a futuristic world built on those contributions. We focus on the "What If?" questions that drive both library research and creative engineering.
Reading Mission
K-2 Focus
"The Undefeated" by Kwame Alexander
Focus: Resilience and the "unspeakable" power of history.
3-5 Focus
"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
Focus: Surrealism, mystery, and Black excellence in Sci-Fi.
Lab Materials
Future History Slides
Afrofuturism Worksheets
Neon Pipe Cleaners / Glow Sticks
Silver Foil / Cardboard
DURATION: 50 MINS
Mission Briefing
1 History Meets Tomorrow (10 mins)
"This month, we are doing something magical in the library. We are looking at Black History , but we are also looking at the Future . Afrofuturism is like a time machine. It takes the stories of heroes who survived and thrived in the past and uses them to imagine a future filled with technology, art, and justice. When Gladys West helped invent GPS, she wasn't just solving a math problem—she was building a way for the future world to find its way."
K-2: Future Sketching
Step 1: Read The Undefeated . Focus on the word "unforgettable." What makes a person unforgettable? Their ideas!
Step 2: Brainstorm: "If you could invent a robot to help the library in the year 3000, what would it do?" (Focus on helpfulness and community).
3-5: The Research Link
Step 1: Research a Black innovator (suggested: Lewis Latimer, Alice Ball). What 'Tool' did they contribute to history?
Step 2: Design Challenge: "Upgrade" their invention for a future colony on Mars. How would a super-soaker (Lonnie Johnson) work in space?
Maker Lab: Afro-Future City
Structural Challenge:
Using recycled tubes, foil, and neon tape, build a model of a building for a future city. It must have a "Green Heart" (a place for nature) and a "Tech Tower".
Interactive Design:
Design "Wearable Future Tech." Create a headset or wristband that would help a librarian in the future find any book instantly using "Smart Sight."
Future History Slides Future
History
February: Black Visionaries
Afrofuturism
Blending History + Technology + Imagination.
The Core Question:
"What if our ancestors' dreams became the technology of tomorrow?"
Visionary Power
Seeing the potential in every story.
Historical Foundations
Gladys West
The mathematician who built the foundations of GPS .
Lonnie Johnson
Aerospace engineer and inventor of the Super Soaker !
Lewis Latimer
Drafted the patent for the Lightbulb and the Telephone.
The Martian
Library
What will a library look like in 100 years?
Floating Hologram Books?
AI History Guides?
Gardens that Grow in Dust?
System Booting...
Future History K-2 Worksheet Future Inventor
Afrofuturism & STEM (K-2)
INVENTOR: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Past Power
Black innovators changed the world! Color the tool that Lonnie Johnson invented.
Flashlight
Super Soaker
Scissors
2. The Year 3000 Library
Draw a helpful robot for our future library!
3. Mission Log
Robot Feature:
My robot helps people find books by __________________________________.
Future History 3-5 Worksheet Afro-Future Lab
Research & Speculative Design (3-5)
AGENT: ________________
YEAR: 3026
1. Retrieving Historical Data
Perform a search on a Black innovator (like Dr. Gladys West , Mark Dean , or Dr. Shirley Jackson ). Link their past work to our future world.
The Pioneer:
Historical Contribution:
Future Upgrade:
How would this invention work on a Martian colony?
2. Speculative Design Check
Afrofuturism uses stories to imagine better futures. Choose one problem in our world today (like pollution or hunger). Imagine a futuristic tool that uses Sound or Light to solve it.
Tool Name:
How it functions:
3. Concept Sketch
Visualizing Future...
Future History Maker Cards February Maker Station Cards
Afro-Future Engineering & Speculative Design
Neon City
Skyline
The Mission:
Design a futuristic building for an Afro-Future City . Use recycled tubes, silver foil, and neon pipe cleaners. Your building must have a "Solar Energy Collector" at the top!
Mindset Focus: Sustainability
Materials: Foil, Tubes, Neon tape
Wearable
Smart-Tech
The Mission:
Invent a piece of Wearable Tech (like a wristband or glasses) that uses "History Vision" to tell you facts about anyone you see. Use cardboard and drawing tools.
Mindset Focus: Augmented Reality
Materials: Cardboard, Markers
Time Machine
Dashboard
The Mission:
Design the Control Panel for a library time machine. It must have buttons for different historical eras. Use "unplugged" buttons (bottle caps or gems).
Mindset Focus: Interface Design
Materials: Bottle caps, Glue, Box
Starship
Library
The Mission:
In the future, libraries will travel between stars! Draw or Build a model of a starship that carries 1,000,000 books. How do the books stay safe in zero gravity?
Mindset Focus: Aerospace Logistics
Materials: Blueprints or Lego
She-Gineers Teacher Guide She-Gineers
March: Women's History & Prototype Power
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
March honors Women's History Month with a focus on female inventors and engineers. Students will dive into Reference Materials and Digital Databases to find specific details about "She-gineers" who changed our lives. The maker space will transform into a "Prototype Lab" where students solve real-world problems using iterative design.
Inventor Spotlights
K-2 Focus
"The Girl Who Thought in Pictures" by Julia Finley Mosca
Focus: Neurodiversity and unique perspectives in design.
3-5 Focus
"Hidden Figures" (Picture Book) by Margot Lee Shetterly
Focus: Precision, math, and breaking barriers in STEM.
Lab Gear
She-Gineer Slides
Prototype Worksheets
Databases (PebbleGo/Britannica)
Cardboard, Tape, String
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Instructional Script
1 Solving Problems with Design (10 mins)
"Have you ever had a problem that you wished you could fix with a machine? That's exactly what an engineer does! This month, we're celebrating She-Gineers . From Wi-Fi to GPS to windshield wipers, women have invented tools that we use every single day. Before they were famous, they were just like you: curious, observant, and willing to try, fail, and try again. Today, we'll find their stories in our library Databases and build our own prototypes."
K-2: Thinking in Pictures
Step 1: Read The Girl Who Thought in Pictures . Discuss how Temple Grandin's brain worked differently, which helped her design better things for animals.
Step 2: Brainstorm: A "Helping Tool." If a dog couldn't reach its water, what could you build to help? Draw your plan first.
3-5: The Database Dive
Step 1: Intro to Reference Databases. Show how to use "Advanced Search" to find a specific inventor (like Hedy Lamarr or Katherine Johnson).
Step 2: Patent Office Challenge: Fill out a "Patent Application" worksheet including the inventor's name, the problem they solved, and the source you used to find the info.
Maker Station: Prototype Power
"A prototype is a FIRST VERSION of an invention. It doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to show the idea."
Engineering Task:
Mary Anderson invented the windshield wiper. Create a prototype of a "Library Cleaning Tool" that can wipe down a table or shelf using only sponges, skewers, and tape.
She-Gineers Slides She
Gineers
March: Women of Invention
Engineering
The process of SOLVING PROBLEMS using math, science, and creativity.
The Design Loop:
ASK IMAGINE PLAN CREATE
Prototype Power
A prototype is your first draft of a solution.
Database Dive
Find Facts
A Database is a curated collection of trusted information. It's much safer than a random search engine!
Keyword Search
Use names like "Grace Hopper" or "Stephanie Kwolek" to find specific breakthroughs.
She-Gineer
Heroes
★ Mary Anderson: Invented Windshield Wipers.
★ Hedy Lamarr: Invented Secret Communication (Wi-Fi science).
★ Ann Tsukamoto: Stem Cell Research pioneer.
Will YOUR name be in this database one day?
She-Gineers K-2 Worksheet Great Invention
Engineering & Prototypes (K-2)
ENGINEER: ________________
DATE: ________________
1. Think like a She-Gineer
Engineers solve problems! Circle the problem Katherine Johnson solved for NASA.
Baking Cookies
Path to Space
Staying Dry
2. My Prototype Plan
Draw a tool to help the library stay clean or organized!
3. Mission Brief
The Problem:
My Tool helps by:
She-Gineers 3-5 Worksheet The Patent Office
Research & Reference Materials (3-5)
APPLICANT: ________________
SOURCE ID: ________________
1. Retrieving Reference Data
Use a library Database (Britannica, PebbleGo, etc.) to research a female inventor. Record your evidence here.
She-Gineer Name:
Key Invention:
Problem she solved:
Explain the "WHY" behind her tool...
2. Patent Prototype Blueprint
Technical Sketch
Your Task: Solve a Library Problem.
Think of a problem in the media center (lost books, messy markers, loud noise). Design a futuristic tool to solve it.
3. Citing the Reference
Database or Book Title Used:
"Great engineering starts with accurate research."
She-Gineers Maker Cards March Maker Station Cards
She-Gineering & Iterative Design
Wind-Powered
Winch
The Mission:
In 1899, Letitia Mumford Geer patented the one-handed syringe. Design a one-handed winch that can lift a book 12 inches using only string, a straw, and a cup. Can you power it using a desk fan?
Mindset Focus: Mechanical Advantage
Materials: Straws, String, Tape
Secret Code
Wheel
The Mission:
Hedy Lamarr helped invent "frequency hopping." Build a Cipher Wheel using two different sized cardstock circles and a fastener. Create a secret code for the library Wi-Fi password!
Mindset Focus: Encryption
Materials: Cardstock, Fastener
Precision
Parachute
The Mission:
Katherine Johnson mapped flight paths for NASA. Engineer a parachute for a Lego astronaut. It must land inside a 12-inch target circle when dropped from 5 feet!
Mindset Focus: Trajectory
Materials: Tissue, String, Target
Adaptive Pet
Prototype
The Mission:
Temple Grandin designs tools to keep animals calm and safe. Build a prototype of a "Calm Crate" or a special feeder for a pet that is easily scared. How does it make them feel safe?
Mindset Focus: Empathy in Design
Materials: Recyclables, Soft Scraps
She-Gineers 3-5 Worksheet The Patent Office
Print Reference & Invention Research (3-5)
Applicant: ________________
Volume: ________________
1. Retrieving Reference Data
Use a print Encyclopedia or a Biography (921 section) to research a female inventor. Record your evidence here.
She-Gineer Name:
Key Invention:
Problem she solved:
What inspired her to build this tool?
2. Patent Prototype Blueprint
Technical Sketch of your solution
Target: Library Problem.
lost books, messy shelves, loud noises. How can a physical tool fix it?
3. Reference Tracking
Guide Words found at the top of the page:
Research is the Foundation.
Summer Stories Teacher Guide Summer Stories
May: Reflection, Review & Reading Adventures
Teacher Guide
Unit Mission
As we close the year, we focus on Reflection and Readiness . Students will review the library organization skills they've mastered (Dewey Decimal, Shelf Care) while planning their own summer reading journeys. This unit celebrates their growth as researchers and makers, encouraging them to keep the "Maker Mindset" alive during the summer break.
Seasonal Reads
K-2 Focus
"The Watermelon Seed" by Greg Pizzoli
Focus: Prediction and simple problem/solution.
3-5 Focus
"The Last Day of School" by Louise Borden
Focus: Personal reflection and community legacies.
Materials
Summer Stories Slides
Legacy Worksheets
Bookmark Blanks / String
Clips & Cardboard (Forts)
SESSION LENGTH: 50 MINS
Mission Debrief
1 The Library Legacy (10 mins)
"We've spent a whole year together in the Launchpad! From our first mission in August to our 'She-gineering' in March, you have built a legacy of learning in this room. Today, we're going to pack up our favorite library memories and build a plan for a summer full of adventures. Just because school ends doesn't mean the 'Search' ends. Where will your next story take you?"
K-2: Summer Backpack
Step 1: Reflection Circle. What was your favorite book we read this year? Why? (Show book covers on slides).
Step 2: Activity: "Summer Bag." Draw 3 books you want to take on a summer trip—1 funny story, 1 fact book, and 1 mystery.
3-5: The Final Inventory
Step 1: Dewey Review. Play the "Where Does It Live?" game. If a book is about volcanoes, where do I find it? (500s!).
Step 2: Personal Legacy: Write a short "Review Note" for your favorite book of the year to leave on the shelf for next year's students.
Maker Station: The Reading Fort
"Every adventurer needs a base camp. Today, we practice building one for our summer stories."
Structural Challenge:
Using only index cards and clips, can you build a 'Mini Fort' that can shelter a small toy or bookmark? It must have a roof and a door.
Artistic Task:
Design a "Postcard from the Library." Draw a picture of your favorite library spot and write a message to yourself about what you want to read this summer.
Summer Stories Slides Summer
Stories
May: Our Library Legacy
Looking Back
This year, we didn't just read books... we BUILT knowledge.
Orientation
Coding
Mystery
Engineering
Level Up!
You have mastered the skills of a Library Legend . What was your proudest moment?
Where Does It Live?
100
Ghosts & Thoughts
300
Communities
500
Science
900
History & Travel
Adventure
Awaits
The library is CLOSED, but the reading NEVER stops.
Visit the Public Library!
Use Sora or Libby!
Read with a Friend!
Where will your stories take you this summer?
Summer Stories K-2 Worksheet Summer Backpack
Reflection & Summer Prep (K-2)
ADVENTURER: ________________
DESTINATION: ________________
1. My Favorite Story
Think back to August. We have read so many books! Draw your favorite character or scene from this whole year.
Library Legend
2. Pack Your Bags!
Something Funny
Something True
Something Scary
3. The Summer Saver
Design Your Bookmark!
Your Goal:
I will read _________________ books this summer!
Summer Stories 3-5 Worksheet Library Legacy
Year-End Reflection & Summer Strategy (3-5)
Legend: ________________
Skills: MASTER
1. Leave a Recommendation
Book of the Year:
Star Rating:
Write a one-sentence "Hook" to convince next year's students to read this book:
2. Summer Adventure Bingo
Read with a flashlight
Read outside
Read a biography
Visit the public library
Read to a pet/toy
FREE SPACE
Read while eating
Read a book about music
3. Organizational Check-In
Where would you find a book about these topics? Write the 100s category number.
Planets and Stars
Cooking and Food
Holidays Around the World
Poetry and Plays
Summer Stories Maker Cards May Maker Station Cards
Summer Readiness & Personal Reflections
Origami
Book-Savers
The Mission:
Fold a Corner Bookmark using a square of paper. Once folded, decorate it with a summer theme (a slice of watermelon, a sun, or a shark!). How many can you make for friends?
Mindset Focus: Precision Folding
Materials: Paper Squares, Markers
Postcard to
the Library
The Mission:
Design a Postcard for next year's librarian. On the front, draw your favorite part of the Maker Space. On the back, write one thing you hope to build next year!
Mindset Focus: Gratitude
Materials: Cardstock, Pens, Stamps
The Mini
Reading Fort
The Mission:
Using index cards, binder clips, and popsicle sticks, build a mini fort for a book character. It must have a 'reading lamp' (a sticker or gem) and a sturdy roof!
Mindset Focus: Architecture
Materials: Clips, Sticks, Cards
Summer Reading
Glasses
The Mission:
Design a pair of Super Reading Glasses using cardstock and pipe cleaners. What "special powers" do they give you when you read (like night vision or speed reading)?
Mindset Focus: Visionary Thinking
Materials: Pipe cleaners, Cardstock
Summer Stories Slides Summer
Stories
May: Our Library Legacy
Looking Back
This year, we didn't just read books... we BUILT knowledge.
Navigation
Logic Puzzles
Mystery
Engineering
Level Up!
You have mastered the skills of a Library Legend . No screens needed to change the world!
Where Does It Live?
100
Ghosts & Thoughts
300
Communities
500
Science
900
History & Travel
Adventure
Awaits
The school is closed, but the reading NEVER stops.
Visit the Public Library!
Start a Book Swap!
Read to a Sibling!
Where will your stories take you this summer?
