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Updates from the Primrose Library

February 2021

Updates from thePrimrose LibraryFebruary 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

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We Are Water Protectors

Featured as one of the Reads of the Week, We Are Water Protectors recently won the 2020 Caldecott Medal!
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The Undefeated

Winner of three awards, The Undefeated was recently featured as Read of the Week!
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The Love Letter

The Love Letter was recently featured as the Read of the Week! Written by Barrington resident, Anika Aldamuy Denise!

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.


The Kindergartners have been learning how to use their Chromebooks to access e-books! They even did their first research project to help us decide on the best imaginary pet for our Library.


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!

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1st Grade

Exploring Personal Identity
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Kindergarten

Planning for an Imaginary Library Pet
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Kindergarten

Virtual Author Visit
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2nd Grade

Media Balance Plan
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1st Grade

Who Would Win? Research Project
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Kindergarten

Research to Pick the Best Imaginary Pet
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1st Grade

My Best Self
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1st Grade

Emotion Emojis
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3rd Grade

Making a Difference

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 has been staying busy in the library this year! Here are some of the things he's been up to!
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Paddy Reading About Rabbits

Our Kindergarteners worked on a research project to help choose a new imaginary pet for the library! Paddy decided to do some reading on how to care for rabbits!
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Paddy Helping With Circulation

Paddy decided to supervise our student teacher, Mr. Keegan, to make sure he was checking out books properly!
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Paddy Takes In The Collection

Paddy decided to climb way up high to get a view of the entire library!