Light at the end of the tunnel

Another week. How quickly they fly! Still in the middle of CYRM stuff. This week was checkout. The process went generally more smoothly. Using kids to do the checkout works well as long as they know what they're doing. Even though it would be easier on me to just pick a couple kids per class and train them to do it, it just seems so much more fair to give all the kids a shot at doing it. It's fun for them plus it helps them better understand technology and how computers keep track of things.

Having the computer down for most of Tuesday was a nightmare but it did give me a chance to explain to the kids about their student id and how it's assigned uniquely to them. Too bad about all the data entry I need to get done to actually check their books out to them. Aargh!

Spent last week continuing to tie reference lessons to CYRM books - dictionary this week along with an online dictionary for the older kids. Discussion on luck vs. skill with younger ones tied to My Lucky Day. Good opportunity to help them understand that by preparing and practicing, we greatly increase the likelihood of success.

Need to spend time this next week actually reading the stories so we get done in time to vote. I'll also try some small group discussion with the older kids about the theme of I, Doko and see how that goes.

posted by Bookworm @ 7:17 PM