The All-School Unit theme for the 2009-10 school year was announced with a fun skit at the auction last month, and it will be . . . "All About Books!"
Teachers have already begun developing ideas for the many creative lessons, activities and experiences that will enliven this theme for their students in the fall. With the disclaimer that much of the planning happens over the summer and plans may change, I want to give you a sneak preview of the ideas that are being considered so far:
- paper making and creating all types of books (accordion books, bamboo books, flip books, movie screen books, collaborative books for social studies projects, bound books of original poetry)
- author studies and making class books in younger grades
- making fitness and nutrition logs with the upper grades
- musical performance about reading books . . . books are a magical carpet that can take you anywhere
- looking at "classic" and award-winning children's picture books and seeing how styles have changed over the years
- reading books in math related to the topics being covered
- studying the history of books from handwritten and illuminated to the Gutenberg press to desktop publishing
- researching the evolution of written language from ancient runes and hieroglyphs to modern fonts
- integrating the history of books with modern technology
- trips to local museums to view early school books and illustrations
Those who attended the auction also enjoyed a short slide show featuring every student in the school. It was our way of expressing appreciation to everyone who supports West Chester Friends School -- those who attend the auction, as well as the many who give their time and resources to the school throughout the year, particularly the parents who make the considerable decision to invest in WCFS for their child's education. From all of them to all of you, we say . . .
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