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May 14 – 18, 2012 Read-a-Louds

The students in the Aboriginal Circle Program have made beautiful, mini button blankets, which are on display in the Library. Button Blankets are specific to the First Nations tribes of the Northwest Coast, much like totem poles. Button Blankets were worn like a cape during special ceremonies, or given as gifts. Traditionally, Button Blankets were made of red and black wool, with white shell buttons. The blanket would have the animal crest of the clan of the wearer; for example, a wolf, raven, bear, or killer whale/orca.

To go along with this fabulous display, Ms. Lehnert is reading a First Nations legend this week: The First Beaver, by Caroll Simpson. Button Blankets are featured in this story, and the main character, Reedee, leaves one behind for her mother, before beginning her journey of transformation.

Read-a-Louds Jan 9 – 13

In anticipation of Lunar New Year (Monday, January 23rd), this week we will be reading a legend from Japan: I Am Tama, Lucky Cat by Wendy Henrichs. The story tells about the origins of the beckoning cat and how it came to be a symbol of good luck.

 

Grades K to 1 will be reading an Elephant & Piggie Book, I Broke My Trunk! This hilarious book by Mo Willems is the latest in the series.