All are Welcome1st grade library orientations have been completed in the school library, and we learned a lot about these four essential vocabulary words: Welcome, Diversity, Kindness, and Include by reading the book "All are Welcome" by author Alexandra Penfold and Illustrator Suzanne Kaufman. To promote fresh air, wellness and exercise, and to provide all Fair Oaks students and community members the opportunity to read the story, first graders participated in an outdoor "Story Walk" created by Mrs. Quintana and media paraprofessional, Ms. Christmas. As Mrs. Quintana read the book, students strolled along the front sidewalk taking in the words and illustrations of the book. As we read, we had deeper discussions about how we make everyone feel welcome in the school library and at Fair Oaks Elementary while focusing on our four essential vocabulary words to make real world connections.
After the Story Walk, students learned how to care for library books and how to do self-check out and return of library books at the circulation desk. They also participated in completing a fun "This is Me" self-portrait drawing which will be displayed in the library so students see themselves as part of our library and school community. I am so proud of our 1st graders, and Ms. Christmas and we look forward to seeing each of them in the school library. Our students feel so empowered to read and learn. Mrs. Quintana
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