One of my goals as I began this 2015-2016 school year was to begin incorporating more content standards in my library lessons. Last year, I was able to meet Social Studies content standards fairly easily in my library lessons. This year, I wanted to try to incorporate standards from all of the content areas. Math and Science are the hardest for me to work into my library lessons. When I taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Flat Stanley was one of my favorite activities to do with my kids! I decided to try it this year on a bigger scale with my 2nd and 3rd Graders in the library to help meet some Social Studies and Math standards.
I had several students color an extra Flat Stanley. I sent a few to my friends and family that live out of town. I also let each class choose one person or place they would like Flat Stanley to visit. We sent the "class" Flat Stanleys to Mickey Mouse and Cinderella at Disney World/DisneyLand, the White House, Mrs. Laura Bush at the George W. Bush Presidential Library, the Today Show in New York City, and Coach Nick Saban at the University of Alabama. We received replies back from everyone except the Today Show and Cinderella! Below is a slideshow of many of the pictures we received!
The kids have really loved the project! We have been able to revisit it briefly in library or on our morning show whenever we receive new pictures and letters. The kids have also really enjoyed continuing Flat Stanley's adventures by reading the Flat Stanley chapter books! I can't get them back on the shelf before they are checked out again. So not only were we able to meet some content area standards with this project, it also got them reading for enjoyment! I call that a success!
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AuthorI am an elementary educator in Birmingham, AL. I have previously taught preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. I now have the BEST job as an elementary school librarian or "The Library Lady" as I'm called by the kindergartners! Archives
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