ACS & FCS Distance Learning Library Activities

T his Weeks Book is: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig Things to think about: Why did the father lock the pebble away?  Would you? Things to do:  Do you collect things like Sylvester collects pebbles?  Draw a picture of them or tell why you collect them.   You can download and use:  Sylvester and the Magic Pebble Sheet . And for fun! Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss Rap by: Wes Tank over Dr. Dre Beats Things to think about: What do you think of this video?   Is it better than reading this book by Dr. Seuss? Have a great day and Happy Reading!

Today's Read Aloud is a special book called Something Happened in Our Town.  This book can help parents talk to their children about what is happening in our country.   It is about a girl named Emma and a boy named Josh who are in the same classroom. Listen carefully and imagine how you might feel if you were in their class.  Please watch and I hope you have a good conversation about it.   Additional information on Something Happened in Our Town and racial bias Love Mrs. Ackerman

T his week's Read Aloud is: Rot, the Cutest in the World!  By and read by Author Ben Clanton   Things to think about:  Why did Rot change what he looked like?  Why did he change back?  Why was that a good thing? Things to do:  Draw Rot with Ben Clanton.  Send me the pictures and I will post them on the blog below.  Send to eackerman@anwsd.org Ben Clanton asks: What sort of book could you make about a potato or what other type of  vegetable would make for a good character?  Let me know and I will let him know through social media. (Maybe he will respond!) Have a great day and happy reading! Submitted Student Work!