Library Curriculum
Curriculum Overview:
Kindergarten
Is introduced to:
- Print goes from left to right
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Book care
- How to turn pages
- How to transport to and from school
- How to keep in a safe place at home away from food, pets, and younger children
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Parts of a book
- Spine, spine label, book jacket, book cover, title, author, illustrator, publisher
- Fiction books
Is exposed to:
- A variety of literature, rich in language (i.e. Nursery Rhymes, Caldecott Medal Books, and Non-Fiction)
First Grade
- Reviews book care and parts of book
- Is introduced to the title page
- Studies how fiction is organized, practices finding spine labels in 3 different fiction collections-everyone, holiday, and chapter
- Is introduced to non-fiction books
Is exposed to:
- A variety of literature rich in language. There is greater emphasis on folklore, storytelling, and Caldecott Medal books
Second Grade
- Reviews book care, parts of book, fiction, and non-fiction
- Is introduced to the encyclopedia, what it is and how it's organized
- Searches are done in print and at a bookmarked site online
Is exposed to:
- A variety of literature rich in language. Biographies and legends are introduced
- Contemporary stories from other lands, folklore, and Caldecott Medal books are featured
