
Updates from the Primrose Library
February 2021
Hello Primrose Families!
As we transition to the 2nd half of the year, we wanted to give you some updates on what's been happening inside (AND outside) of the Library. We hope you are all safe and well!
Miss O'Kane & Mr. Keegan
Recent Reads of the Week
We Are Water Protectors
The Undefeated
The Love Letter
Library Learning
We've done a lot of learning from our Mobile Library Cart this year!
Students have been growing their social emotional skills and cultural understanding.
In first grade, we have been working on a unit exploring personal identity and all of the elements that make up identity. The first graders explored how how one piece of identity looks different for every individual as they enjoyed the RI Latino Book Month nominees.
The second grade classes have been working on digital citizenship, with a focus on how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online.
The third graders have been working on a research unit which focuses on paraphrasing and crediting information sources.
Below are some examples of student learning!
1st Grade
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
1st Grade
Kindergarten
1st Grade
1st Grade
3rd Grade
Digital Citizenship Tips
Our 2nd graders have been working on Digital Citizenship skills. Below is a list of ways they came up with to be safe, respectful and responsible online!
- Avoid navigating sites you are not allowed to go on.
- Keep your name private online.
- Addresses should not be given out online.
- When with friends, be respectful when it comes to being on your devices.
- It's okay to share interests, but avoid sharing personal information online.
Developing a Media Use Contract as a family can be a great way to make sure that expectations are clear and reasonable - for kids AND adults. Here one that you could try: example: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/phase3_customizabledevicecontract_design1_interactive.pdf
Paddy The Panda
Paddy Reading About Rabbits
Paddy Helping With Circulation
Paddy Takes In The Collection
Primrose Hill School Library
Email: okanek@barringtonschools.org
Website: missokane.com
Location: 60 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI, USA
Twitter: @PrimroseLibrary