ACS & FCS Distance Learning Library Activities

Good Morning!  This weeks story is Ada Twist, Scientist.  Written by: Andrea Beaty,  Illustrated by David Roberts Read by: Serena Auñón-Chancellor Things to think about:    What would it be like in space?  What would you do if you were in zero gravity? Things to think about:    Why is science important?  Why is space travel important? Things to do:  Ida Twist has a passion for science.  If you were a scientist, what type of scientist would you be?  Draw and write your answer.  Here's a handy   worksheet  t o help you out. Take a picture of it and email it back to me at eackerman@anwsd.org and I will try and post it here.  Story Challenge:  The astronaut that read Ida Twist was hundreds of miles away on the ISS (International Space Station).  Can you find someone far away to tell you a story?  Try to contact someone (a relative or friend) far away, an...

Good Morning! I am sharing "Creepy Carrots" written (and read) by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown. The book publisher, Simon and Schuster, has a great YouTube Channel. There are many videos of authors reading their own works, such as the video I posted of Aaron Reynolds. Things to think about: How does the book only having a few colors change how we see pictures? What would happen to the story if the illustrator used more colors? Would it be different? Things to think about: Put yourself in the story. What would be the food you love? How would the story change? Things to do: Retell the story to someone at home. Things to do: Retell the story with you in it instead of Jasper and with the food you love. Remember - the work above is just a suggestion. The point of these posts is to enjoy books. Happy Reading! Creepy Carrots! Simon Kids YouTube Channel

Happy Wednesday! I was asked by a student for some help with Canva , a great site to help make posters and other media. So I created a few videos which hopefully will help. Canva Video #1 Canva Video #2 I will add more tomorrow.

Hello ACS & FCS readers, Below are the library activities for the week of April 6th-April 10th. 1) Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award. The form was sent out via Google Classroom to students in grades 4 - 6.  S tudents who have read or listened to at least 5 titles from the 2019-2020 book list are eligible to vote. Students may vote only once.  The book receiving the most votes in Vermont will receive the honor of the 2019-2020 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award.  2) Red Clover Book Award. The form was sent out via emailed to teachers and parents.  It was also posted in the Library Google Classroom.  Students in grades K - 4 who have read or listened to at least 5 books from the 2019 - 2020 Red Clover Book List are eligible to vote.  I have recorded 7 Red Clover Read Alouds.   The book receiving the most votes in Vermont will receive the honor of the 2019 - 2020 Red Clover Book Award.    3) For extra...