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Old Yeller by Fred Gipson I think you should read this book because it paints a picture in your mind. The description of the book is incredible. The book has a lot of depressing and hard moments, but that only makes it better. I had a lovely time and I read it twice, I loved […]
Read MoreOur third and fourth grade classes are using the online program Dance Mat Typing to practice their keyboarding skills. Strengthening these keyboard skills will make students better and more well-rounded digital citizens, prepare them for the rest of their school career, and set them up for success later in life. Plus, the game is fun! If […]
Read MorePreviously known as Friday Photo, this blog feature gives you a peek into the world of the Johnson Elementary School Library’s lessons and activities. Read the description below each photo or group of photos to learn more. First grade students use nature collected from the Johnson playground and City Schoolyard Garden to create artwork after […]
Read MoreThe Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a fantastic book. It has a mouse, a boy, and a motorcycle. One of the scenes are the boy gets sick, the mouse goes to get a asprin for the boy. The Carters are Ralph and Keith. Ralph is the mouse. […]
Read MoreOld Yeller by Fred Gipson Travis is left to help out in his family, because his dad is out of town. When a big, yellow dog comes to his house, Travis uneasily adopts Old Yeller. After a series of scratches, Travis comes to love and respect him. Will the love last? This book was written […]
Read MoreYou may have noticed that the Learning Leopard Library blog has been quieter than usual recently. Less blog posts, less photos, less student input. This bittersweet change is the result of a busy and bustling library, growing and changing with the students of Johnson Elementary School. This year, the library schedule changed dramatically. Along with […]
Read MoreA first grade class collects leaves, sticks, rocks and other pieces of nature after sharing Lois Elhert’s fall story, Leaf Man. A first grade class sorts their nature findings into piles by color, size, and shape. Next, we practiced our math skills by counting piles and doing some leaf addition. Finally, we created our own […]
Read MoreToday’s Friday Photo features the aftermath of two days of checkout: an almost deserted Graphic Novel section! Many students told me that Johnson’s growing collection of these image-heavy texts was one of the things they missed most over the summer. Graphic Novels are unique to any other kind of book: engaging both reluctant and passionate […]
Read MoreWith Monday off from school for Labor Day, this week went even faster than usual. Hold on to your hats, because there has been a LOT going on in the Learning Leopard Library! Older students put their library skills to the test with Wheel of Messham, a Smart Board game show game that challenged their […]
Read MoreIt feels incredible that we have already reached our last school day in the month of August, but here we are! Our first full week in the library has been fun, challenging, and educational, as students have maneuvered the new space and learned some new policies. Pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade students are flourishing with […]
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