Author and Illustrator Rebecca Bender visited our library this week to read her book, 'Giraffe and Bird'.
We have been reading her book along with many other Canadian authored books as part of our Blue Spruce program. Halton students read these newly written books and vote on their favourite one. Last year Rebecca won the Blue Spruce vote! This year she has another book in the program. The best part is she is actually from Burlington, so it is great to support someone who is local. Please contact Mr. Cann if you are interested in buying one of her books and getting it signed. He has posted a link to the order form on the school Twitter feed of our school library website.
A great part of the talk was when she demonstrated how she developed her story by creating a character and then giving it an emotion. Then the story develops as the picture unfolds. Rebecca had the students create a character and then drew ideas right in front of the students! Many of them told me they felt 'inspired' afterwards.
Weaving fun!
I have been truly amazed at the concentration and interest both boys and girls have been showing in regards to weaving. We weave when I read a chapter story. We have been reading 'George's Marvelous Medicine' by Roald Dahl. Reading aloud allows the students to hear the classroom teacher (me!) model fluency and expression. As an added bonus, they can also keep their fingers busy creating. As a classroom management tool, we have no problems with listening to longer and longer stories now as everyone is more active and engaged. Here is the first weaving done...it was turned into a small purse for his Mom.
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