If you have a Dearborn Public Libary card, you can log and use the many resources they have to offer! The link is on my Class Links portion of my blog, just click on the link. You can also go to their homepage directly which is http://dearbornlibrary.org. Go to the Kids & Teens tab in the orange bar, then visit any of the sites on the left portion of the page, including MeL for Kids and Homework Help. There are also four awesome apps on the right side- the eRoom, Hoopla, TumbleBooks and BookFlix. Log in with your long number under the barcode on the back of your library card and your password.

IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A DEARBORN PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD, YOU CAN GET A TEMPORARY ONE NOW!

Dearborn Public Library has set up a way for residents of Dearborn/Dearborn Heights to remotely register for temporary Dearborn Public Library cards.  These cards will allow access to all Dearborn Public Library electronic materials.  Instructions and highlights of available eResources is available through the following link:  https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/need-a-temporary-library-card/

Please pass this link to any Dearborn/Dearborn Heights folks you know.

Take a look at the link below for some comfort and reassurance in these tryinng times. Even though it’s Sesame Street it can appeal to many age levels.

https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring

I hope everyone is enjoying this sunny but chilly afternoon. We went out for a walk a little while ago and enjoyed the fresh air, birds singing, and even saw some spring flowers starting to sprout!

Below is a new source for 1,000 online books for students k-12. This is part of the Lightbox feature from the Follet company, which is a major source and provider of books and technology in our media centers! Click on the link where it says YOU CAN REGISTER FOR ACCESS HERE. After the introductory information is given, select ANY LOCATION, then McHenry IL. Then click GO. Username is guest, password is follett. Getting set up is a little trickey, but once you’re all set you just have to go to destinydiscover.com and log in.

To help make eLearning easier, we are providing free access to eBooks from Lightbox™ and AV2 World Languages through June 30, 2020. You can register for access here.

Lightbox™ offers over 1000 PreK-12 titles in science, social studies, language arts, math and more. AV2 World Languages features high-interest titles in 10 different languages with full audio support.

Parents and students will find these resources interactive, easy to use and a great way for students to independently explore a new topic. We hope that you, your students and their families find this helpful during this challenging time. 

I hope that everyone’s able to enjoy time with your families and staying safe. Take some time to read or listen to a book on line. Storylineonline is a great site to listen to a book and relax. Click on the link Storyline Online in the column on the right side of my blog. Choose a favorite like “Arnie the Donut” or “Carla’s Sandwich”, or try a new one. Enjoy!

I’ll be updating my blog regularly with information, activities, and assignments. If you have any questions send me a message in the comment section, or send an email at ackermm@dearbornschools.org. Take care and stay safe everyone!

Hello- Throughout the break I will be adding activities and lessons that can be used and enjoyed. These will encompass reading, technology, and library skills. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at ackermm@dearbornschools.org or leave a comment and I’ll respond to you. Enjoy!

As part of March is Reading Month, we were doing an author study of author and illustrator Mo Willems. Some of his books include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Edwina, the Dinosaur who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct, Knuffle Bunny, Elephant and Piggie We Are In A Book!

We visited his website, which is called Pigeon Presents. You can go to the website by clicking on Mo Willems in the class links on the right column of this page. He has added a wonderful new addition to his link called LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS. Each day at 1:00 he will present a drawing session where you can watch him draw some of his wonderful characters! Be sure to watch!

Hello- Things have certainly changed in the past few days and I hope this finds everyone well and healthy. I’ll be posting activities and and lessons throughout the time that we are at home with our families.

March is still Reading Month! In addition to the books that you have from home, school, and maybe the public library, there is an abundance of on-line reading resources.

Students have been doing a great job perfecting their keyboarding skills using the Dance Mat Typing website! All of the websites I use are posted on the class links section of the blog, down the right hand side. I will add links and lessons continually.

Enjoy this time with your family, keep up the great work that you always do!

Looking forward to enjoying lots of good books during March is Reading Month! I know there are lots of activities planned in our schools. I can’t wait to hear all about the reading fun you have!

The past few weeks students did their first research paper. They learned all about Groundhogs, starting near February 2 for Groundhog Day. They gathered information from a book, a video, and on-line from the Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) website, using the Worldbook for Kids encyclopedia. Research findings were then presented on a 2 or 4 page written document. Good work!

Students are using DanceMat Typing to practice their keyboarding skills, so they can be even better computer users than they already are! They learn how to keep their fingers on the home row keys and where all of the letters are. Keep up the great work!