Many of my families will remember the heavy
backpacks and satchels that accompanied their children home last year, when students took on a picture book reading
challenge. Many will also likely remember their own sore backs from
committing countless hours ensuring there were books to check out by checking
in and shelving over 6,000 books.
As much fun as last year was, this
year we are changing it up. In school, the students are celebrating the picture
book by participating in a Mock
Caldecott unit where they use the same criteria as the actual Caldecott
Committee to evaluate a set number of picture books.
Using the Caldecott criteria, the students will rank the books in early December.
At home, during the week of November 16th,
I hope families will have fun celebrating the picture book in the following way:
Monday, November 16th
Each Person in
the family (that is able) should choose a favorite picture book from their home
bookshelves to revisit and read. If they feel like sharing those titles, they can
do so on
this form.
Tuesday, November 17th
Each person should take turns
finishing this sentence:
Picture books are…
The answer can be
one word or several words. If they feel like sharing their responses, they will do
so on
this form.
Wednesday, November 18th
Family members will share
a family experience (funny or serious, happy or sad) that they think would make a good picture book.
Thursday, November 19th
Family members will answer this question, “Why are picture
books important?” If they feel like sharing their answer, they can do so using
this form.
How are you celebrating Picture Book Month?
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