Come and Join!

Hey Forbes Friends! I wanted to remind you that I will continue virtual library until the last day of school, May 29th.  I hope you will join me on Google Meet to talk about books, and read stories.  I love seeing all of you who participate! After that, we will begin Summer Library! I am so excited for this! I will have more details soon.  Keep Reading!!

May the 4th Be With You!

Happy Day! It's May the 4th! If we were in school, I would have some fun Star Wars bookmarks for you.  Since we are not, I thought I would give you the chance to draw some of your favorite Star Wars characters.  I bought these awesome directed drawing instructions from "The Book Wrangler."  He does an amazing job creating a variety of directed drawings. That is how we drew the Love Monster back in February.  If you would like to try drawing some fun Star Wars characters, just click on the link below to start drawing.  Don't just stop there, I want to see these works of art! Please email me a picture of your creation, or you could leave a comment below.  Thanks & May the Force (or 4th) Be With You!!

I have removed the link to this.  If you still would like to draw, send me an email and I will send you a copy.  Thanks!

Join Jack & Annie from The Magic Tree House

Mary Pope Osborne, the author of "The Magic Tree House" series, has launched a fun website just for kids. There are videos from Mary Pope Osborne, craft ideas, fun activities and more.  The activities include your favorite characters, Jack and Annie.  The theme this week is Read and Explore: Animals! Click on the link below to check it out! 

Magic Tree House Home Adventures

Happy Earth Day!

I love this picture drawn by one of my favorite authors/illustrators, Peter Reynolds! His message is that we should always be thinking about our earth.  We should do all we can to take care of our earth every day of the year.  Today we celebrate 50 years of Earth Day Celebrations.  I wanted to share a site with you from Discovery Education.  Check out their website for some fun activities you can do to celebrate Earth Day.  There are even virtual field trips you can go on! Check it out! It's awesome! Comment below and let me know what activities you chose!

Here is the link:

50 Ways to Earth Day

Can You Make a Prediction?!?

Hi! How are my library friends? I am thinking about you.  As I was putting books on the shelf today, I remembered this new book we got right before we had to go to distance learning.  This book called "Spencer's New Pet" by Jessie Sima is an amazing lesson on predictions! You will never guess what happens in this story.  The other very cool thing about this book is there are only a few words! The story is told in pictures! I love it and I want to share it with you! I was given permission by the author and publisher to read this book to you.  Enjoy! After you watch, comment below and let me know if you made the right prediction.

Here is the link:

Spencer's New Pet

We Love You!

Do you guys know that you are loved and cared about? I'm pretty sure I think about you at least 100 times a day! I'm not the only one! Ms. Jana has been working like crazy to come up with things for you to help you through this time of school closure.  She cares so much.  I wanted to share this lesson she made.  I promise it will make you smile! Please know that you have people who are rooting for you to succeed, and want to be there to help you in all you are doing.  If you need anything, you can reach out to us any time.  Click on the link below to watch this fun video!

Ms. Jana's Selfie Video

MARCH MADNESS FINALS!!

I hope you all had a great Spring Break! Have you been on the edge of your seat waiting to find out which books have made it to the finals?!?  Here are your books to vote for.  There are 2 forms here one for K-3 grades and one for 4-6 grades.  All you have to do is pick the book you want to WIN IT ALL! This will be our 2020 Picture Book of the Year and our 2020 Chapter Book of the Year.  Who will you vote for?  Click the link below!

K-3rd Grade Final Vote!

4th-6th Grade Final Vote!

Winners will be announced next Monday! You have all week to vote.  Tell your friends to get on here and vote, too!

Autism Awareness Day!

Today is Autism Awareness Day.  If we were in school, we would be celebrating all the ways we as a Forbes Family fit together.  We all have our differences yet we make a great team.  I am so blessed to be able to work at a school that has amazing Small Group classes.  I love teaching their classes! They are pure joy.  This book is amazing, and perfect for this day.  If you don't watch any other video on this blog, watch this one.  The way it is written is perfect in showing how we all fit together.  We all have our differences, but we have amazing gifts at the same time.  Please watch the video in the link and comment below with what you think of it.  Thanks for watching! I love you all!

Just Ask Video

MARCH MADNESS FINAL 4!!

It's finally here! Our March Madness Tournament of Books Final Four!  Which books will you choose?  All you have to do is watch the video to see which books advanced to the final four.  After you watch the video, click on the link with the Google Form to cast your vote!  I am really excited with the remaining books.  I think they are all really good and I don't know how you will choose! You can look back at previous posts to watch the read alouds if you need to.  You have the rest of the week to vote and I will announce which books make it to the final round on Monday!

K-6th Grade March Madness Final 4 Video

K-3rd Grade Vote Here!

4th-6th Grade Vote Here!

What are YOU Reading?

Hey my Forbes Kids! Have I told you how much I miss you? Here is what I have for you today.  I am sorry I haven't gotten March Madness posted.  I have been helping Ms. Jana move her office and that took a bit.  I will get it done so you can vote in our Final 4! 

So...if you look to the left, you will see a list of links you can click on.  The very last one says "What are YOU Reading?"  If you click on that, it will bring you to a padlet board where you can post what you are reading right now! I want to hear from you! It is simple to do.  You will see our brick wall, and all you have to do is click on the plus icon on the bottom right and it will pop up a box.  You can add pictures, or just type in what you are reading.  I can't wait to see who posts first.  If you are the first post, I will send you a prize! I am placing the post here as well, but it will always be in the list to the left.  You can post as many times as you want! Thanks for participating! 

What are YOU Reading Link

Get Your Hands on a Book

American Fork City Library has just announced they will be offering curbside pickup.  I have a link to their website right here under resources.  Check it out for the details.  Basically, you put books you want on hold and they will be ready for you to drive up and grab your books.  I hope this helps encourage you to read! Since you can't get into our library, this is a great alternative to get some books!

HELP! I Need You To Break The Tie!

4th-6th Graders! I need you!  We have a tie in our March Madness Tournament of Books.  Please comment below and break the tie for me.  The two books that are tied are

 and

If you need a refresher, go back to the March Madness Day here in the blog with the video of these two books.  Please comment below with your vote.  I will be posting winners tomorrow afternoon, so do it now! Thanks!

I'm Bored!

How many times have you said, "I'm bored" since we have been distance learning?  I was in the library cleaning up shelves and putting books away and came across this book.  It made me wonder how many of my students are feeling a little bored.  I thought I might tell you this story for a funny read today.  Take a look at the video below.  After you watch, get up and do some of the cool things kids do to not be boring! Reply to this post and tell me what you did.  I would love to hear! Thanks for watching and checking out the blog!

I'm Bored Book Talk Reading Video

Have a great weekend! 

Online Library Bingo!

Today, I have a fun activity for you! Of course, I want you guys to be reading while you are doing your distance learning, so I have created a Bingo game to make it a bit more fun.  All you have to do is click on the link below.  You will see different ways you can read, and also links to videos to help you navigate some online learning websites like Worldbook and Sora.  Here is the great part! If you get blackout on your bingo card, and complete all the activities, I will deliver a prize to your home!  If you don't feel comfortable with that, you can wait and redeem your prize when we come back to school.  Have fun finding new ways to read and learning new things about all our awesome online resources.  I like the idea of you getting off your screens for a bit to do a craft or make a fortune teller.  Have fun with it! Share this with your classmates that might not get on here, too, and maybe you could have a competition to see who can get blackout first! 

When you complete your bingo card, email me at kchavez@alpinedistrict.org and I will get you your prize! Click the link below to get started.

Forbes Library Bingo!

P.S. Thank you to my library friend Mrs. Allen for giving me this great idea!

MARCH MADNESS DAY #4

Hey Guys! How is your day going?  I hope all is well.  Here are the videos for March Madness Day 4! I hope you have been enjoying listening to these books! Click on the link below and don't forget to vote! 

K-3 Grade March Madness Video

K-3 Grade Cast Your Vote!

4-6 Grade March Madness Video

4-6 Grade Cast Your Vote!

Have a great Thursday!

March Madness Day #3!

Hi Favorite Forbes Friends! How was your day today?  I hope you are doing well, and know that I am thinking about you like a thousand times a day!!  

Well, here is day 3 for March Madness.  Click on the video below to watch, and then click the other link to vote.  

I am working on a Library Bingo game for you that I will hopefully have posted tonight.  Look for that, because there will be prizes! Have a great evening!

K-3 Grade March Madness Video

K-3 Grade Cast Your Vote Here!

4-6 Grade March Madness Video

4-6 Grade Cast Your Vote Here!

MARCH MADNESS DAY 2!

It's Day 2 of March Madness! I hope you are enjoying our Tournament of Books! Thank you for participating.  If you are texting or talking to your friends tell them to get on here and vote!  Here are the links for the books today.  I hope you like the videos.  You have all week to vote, and I'll let you know the winners on Monday.  Have a great Tuesday and keep reading!

K-3 Grade March Madness Day 2 Video

K-3 Grade Click here to vote!

4-6 Grade March Madness Day 2 Video

4-6 Grade Click Here to Vote!

March Madness Day 1!

Let's get this started again! It is Day 1 for our March Madness Tournament of Books! Click on the link for either K-3 grades, or 4-6 grades and watch the videos.  After you watch and make your pick for the book you want to advance, click on the link to the Google Form and cast your vote.  I will be posting videos and voting forms daily, so check back every day to make your votes count! 

Today for K-3rd Grade we are reading Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas vs. Tiny T-Rex and the Impossible Hug.

Today for 4-6 Grade we are talking about Allies vs. Masterminds

Here are the links to watch the videos:

K-3 Grades March Madness Day 1

Cast Your Vote K-3 Grades!

4-6 Grade March Madness Day 1

Cast Your Vote 4-6 Grade!

Comment below and tell me which book you liked the best and why.  I am excited to hear what you think! Happy Monday!

It's Gonna Be Ok!

I love that Peter Reynold drew this for the times we are facing right now.  My Forbes kids, if you are feeling scared or lonely or just out of sorts, I want you to remember that we are here for you.  We are all in this together and we can be here to support each other.  Last week was supposed to be Hope Week at school.  We had a lot of fun activities planned to help you feel loved.  Ms. Jana found a song by the Piano Guys that we were going to play during lunchtime.  It is perfect for our situation right now.  It's Gonna Be Ok! I know this is hard, and sometimes frustrating, but it's gonna be ok.  Please reach out if you need anything! Here is a link to the song.  I think it is great to listen to and think of all your teachers and friends at school who are thinking about you and loving you! 

Just click on the link below and listen to the message!

Mrs. Chavez loves you!

It's Gonna Be Ok" by the Piano Guys

This is Awesome!

Hi Forbes Friends! I just found out some more good news.  Audible is offering some free content for you to enjoy! You don't have to sign up for anything at all.  Just click "Start Listening" when you click this link below. Enjoy!  

Audible Link to Free Reads

P.S. What are you guys reading right now?  Comment below so I can see what you are enjoying.

Storyline Online is Awesome!

Hi Kids! It's day 4 and I am missing you guys so much! I thought I would highlight something that is already here on our blog in the links to the left.  Storyline Online is an awesome website where celebrities read aloud picture books.  There are so many great books on here! I mean what is better than having a celebrity read you a book?  You better all be saying, "Mrs. Chavez is better!"  Haha! Check this out and look for the book called "Harry and the Dirty Dog."  You know how much I like dog books, and this one is read by Betty White.  I think you will love it.  Please remember that I am always here for you.  You can call me or email me with any questions or if you need any help with any of your school work.  I am here for you! Now go check out Storyline Online! 

Mrs. Chavez loves You!

Storyline Online Link

Sora Update! This is Great!!

Hey Friends, 

I wanted to let you know that Sora is offering about 90 books available for check-out that allow unlimited readers.  This means we can have as many kids reading these books at one time as we want.  This is good news because it will help with being able to get books to read and not having to wait for holds! If you missed the video emailed by Mr. Proctor on how to use Sora, just click here.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can help you with.  

Scholastic At Home Learning Extensions

Good Evening my favorite Forbes Kids!

I wanted to share this great offering from Scholastic to encourage learning extensions at home.  They have offered this educational website for free to all students.  I am placing the link here.  If you scroll down a bit to "Choose a Grade Level," you will have access to a story, an activity, and a video for each lesson.  What a great gift from Scholastic! I hope you have fun exploring what is on here.  When we get back to school, I want to hear all about what you learned! 

Here is the link again:

Scholastic Link

Good Night Patriots!

March Madness Has a Whole New Meaning!

I can't believe this! Oh, how I miss you guys! I hope you are doing well in your homes and getting started on a new adventure of online learning.  This will be fun! I am planning to update the library blog daily so you can still feel like you are going to library.  I will be reading books to you, doing book talks, and adding cool things I find to share to enrich your learning.  I hope, just like at school, that this can be a good spot for you to come to feel loved, relaxed, and happy.  Today's post is about March Madness...our book tournament, not the crazy coronavirus.  I am really trying hard to get the necessary permission to read the books to you via video.  I have some authors who have given permission and some publishers that have not.  This will not stop me! I will be making loom videos to present the books.  Look for a Google Form (survey) after the books are presented to cast your votes.  This is how we will determine our book of the year for lower and upper grades. Make sure you vote (that's your library homework!)  I will send out the first videos next week.  I don't want to overwhelm your parents or you right now.  Thanks for being so great you guys! I can't wait until we can all be together again, but for now...Keep Reading! 

Mrs. Chavez loves you!

What Do You Want to Figure Out This Year

Remember when we read this book.  I told you all you were babies who were coming to earth for the first time.  Good thing you guys have been around for awhile and have figured out some things in your 5-12 years of life.  I hope this year you will think about all the things that you want to learn and reach for those goals.  I love that this book sparked your interest in learning more about space and the earth.  I hope you know I am here to help you with anything you want to learn this year.  It's going to be a great 2020 in the library!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back my friends! I always love a fresh new year.  I am excited for the things happening in the library in 2020.  We have fun and educational centers that will be implemented and you can participate in the centers by working your hardest during your target times.  Are you working on reading?  Make sure you are counting all the books you are completing so we can count them towards Patriot Reading.  We want Mr. Proctor to sleep on the roof!! The prize wheel is being updated with even more rewards if your class reads the most books for the month.  Keep Reading!!  I can't wait to see all my favorite Forbes Readers on Monday!