Caldecott Connections to Social Studies

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Take advantage of the appeal and power of Caldecott award literature to extend and promote learning across the curriculum. In these two volumes the author demonstrates how to use award-winning books as springboards to science and social studies learning in the library and classroom-and to expand student awareness and appreciation of illustration techniques. For each Caldecott title there is background information on the illustrations, curriculum connections, lesson plans, and support materials for teaching. Glandon also integrates Gardner's multiple intelligences with curriculum content. With a flexible, discovery approach, these activity units focus on student-centered, experiential, holistic, and authentic learning and they are ready for instant implementation. Targeted to primary grade objectives and abilities, the books include an array of individual projects and collaborative ones. They also foster collaborations between library media specialists and classroom teachers.

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The book will appeal to teachers and librarians alike. Whether it is for a small group or a large group, one day or an entire summer, it will give the user many ideas.-Colorado Libraries
Tremendously valuable...Provides guidance and support for the way school library media specialists want to teach.-Library Talk
"Tremendously valuable...Provides guidance and support for the way school library media specialists want to teach."-Library Talk
"The book will appeal to teachers and librarians alike. Whether it is for a small group or a large group, one day or an entire summer, it will give the user many ideas."-Colorado Libraries

Author Bio

SHAN GLANDON, a former School Library Media Specialist, is Peer Mentor, Jenks Public Schools, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She also teaches course for educators at Tulsa Community College.