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Mrs. Araujo’s Read Alouds Episode 1!

Hello everyone,

I hope you are well and have enjoyed the sunshine this weekend.  We just came back from a bike ride to Central Park, keeping our physical distance, of course.  It is a beautiful day and I am loving the cherry blossoms.

One of the things I have been missing most is reading aloud books to students in the library.  Two of the “Big Ideas” in our English Language Arts curriculum are:

  • Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy.
  • Through listening and speaking, we connect with others and share our world.

So…I have created my first read aloud video for you to enjoy at home.  Click here to view my read aloud of The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt with pictures by Oliver Jeffers.  Many publishers are relaxing their copyright guidelines during this time and I am grateful to Penguin Random House for providing permission for me to post this video.

I hope this video brings you some joy and helps us connect even though we can’t see other at school.  I will be also posting these videos in the Read Alouds page at the top of the blog.

Mrs. Araujo

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New Destiny Collections

Hello everyone,

Wow! There has been a lot of information about learning from home to sort through lately.  I have created 2 new Collections in our Destiny Catalogue for Online Reading as well as a collection that includes various activities from your favourite Authors and Illustrators.  I hope you enjoy exploring these Collections!

Please also remember to visit Burnaby Schools new website for families: https://learning.burnabyschools.ca/  

As well as the Minitstry of Education’s site https://www.openschool.bc.ca/keeplearning/

 

 

Please leave comments below about the collections.  Did you enjoy using the resources? Is there something you think I should add? What was your favourite?

Thanks and stay tuned for more updates from me and the Library!

Jennifer Araujo

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Welcome back! (sort of)

Hello everyone! I hope you and your family are well and managed to enjoy your Spring Break during these strange times.  Like many of you our family has been trying to find ways to be positive by staying active, staying connected and finding activities we can do at home.  I have been trying to stay informed, but not be overwhelmed.  It has been a challenge.  There is A LOT of information out there and it is important than ever to get your news from reliable and credible sources. (Image by Dariusz Sankowski from Pixabay)

One activity that I am always promoting is, of course, reading.  I am sad that the library will not be open tomorrow and I will miss the opportunity to lend you some new books.  If you have lots of books at home, please read and reread.  If you’re looking for something new, here are a few resources you might want to try.

  • Tumblebooks-  a resource from Scholastic that our school district funds and many students are familiar with.  Click on the link on the top right hand side of the blog.
  • WEB RESOURCES- reliable resources to support inquiry of a variety of topics.  Includes World Book, KnowBC, National Geographic and more. Click on the link at the top right on the blog or directly from the school website.  If you need a password, please contact me.  jennifer.araujo@burnabyschools.ca
  • Your Public Library also has many great, free resources. Please read the message below from the Burnaby Public Library

Hey Burnaby: don’t have a library card? Our branches are closed, but you can now call us at 604-436-5400 and get one for free!

Use it to stay home and keep reading with our expanding e-book and audiobook collections in Library to Go or on the Libby app. Browse and borrow from thousands of titles for kids, teens and adults, fiction and non-fiction.

Or use your library card to access online resources so you can stay on top of the news, learn a new language, develop new skills, listen to music, watch independent films, and more.

During our closure, you can sign up a new library card over the phone, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.

 

 

 

Scholastic is also offering many resources for free during this time.  Free digital subscriptions are available here and they also have a Learn at home page with lots of great resources and ideas.

Epic Books is yet another resource for reading online.  You can sign up for free for 30 days and/or contact your child’s teacher to see if they have an account.

Also during the week of March 30, you will find details on our district website (www.burnabyschools.ca) about access to our newly created Continuing Learning Website. It contains self-directed activities for students at home.
You will receive additional information with links to access our new learning website this coming week.

Please also visit the Ministry of Education’s new website, Keep Learning, for suggestions for parents and caregivers to keep their children learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Stay tuned to the Library Blog for more information and more resources in the days ahead.  I look forward to supporting you as we all navigate these challenging times.

Jennifer Araujo

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. —Dr. Seuss

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Scholastic Book Fair on now!

Come and visit the Scholastic Book Fair this week.  We are open during Student Led conferences. Come and find a great read and help raise money for your school library!  Hope to see you there!

Hours: Tuesday   11:45 – 12:10pm, Recess and 3:00- 3:30pm

Wednesday 11:45 – 12:10pm, 2:00 – 5:00pm

Thursday 11:45 – 12:10pm, 2-5pm & 6-7pm

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Family Storytime @BPL in ASL and English

2020 Winter & Spring Family Storytime in Sign Language and English at Burnaby Public Library

https://www.bpl.bc.ca/kids/family-storytime-in-sign-language-and-english

Join a Deaf storyteller and a children’s librarian for stories, rhymes and crafts presented in both American Sign Language and English. This is a free drop-in for children of all ages and abilities, together with a parent or caregiver. All families are welcome! Interpreters will be present.

Five Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM: January 11, February 8, March 14, April 18, and May 9
At Tommy Douglas Library in Burnaby: 7311 Kingsway, 604.522.3971

For more information, e-mail Randi at the library: Randi.Robin@bpl.bc.ca

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The Canadian Picture Book of the Year is back!

This year we have started reading five amazing Canadian Picture books in the library with many of the primary classes.  Each of these books have been nominated for either the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award or the Governor General’s Book Award.  Each week we read one of the books and discuss how it meets the criteria of a great picture book. Some of the questions we ask ourselves include: Does it have beautiful and unique illustrations that grab our attention? Does it touch our heart and help us make connections? Does it change our thinking? Does it make us feel something? 

Here are the five nominees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will vote for our favourite book just before the winter break.  Stay tuned for the results! 

 

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D.E.A.R. Day October 21st

Join us as we celebrate BC School Library Day and Drop Everything And Read on October 21st at 12:15pm.  Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to help us celebrate this special event.  Reading is for everyone!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss

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Media Literacy Week

 

Last week many classes visited the library and participated in Media Literacy Week. We watched a video from Mediasmarts.ca called “House Hippo 2.0”.  Students were asked if they thought it was real or fake.  We talked about “what’s in the frame” and what we can see and can’t see in various kinds of media.  Older classes focused on how to tell what’s true online.  Click here for more information on Media Literacy and Break the Fake resources from MediaSmarts.