5th Graders began a journey into Antoine De Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince. I'd been vaguely aware of this book when I was growing up, but hadn't actually read it until last year. It's a beautiful piece of literature that delves into the idea of childlike thinking and maintaining a sense of wonder and creativity. We learned a bit of background about the author, Saint-Exupéry, a French-born pilot who considered writing his second occupation after flying. The students wondered if the story was autobiographical, since our narrator is also a pilot who makes an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert (part of Saint-Exupéry's story, as well). We talked about how authors often use personal experiences in fiction. But I'm willing to bet that Antoine De Saint-Exupéry never had an encounter with an inquisitive prince from another planet...
*Several classes missed Library this week because of the MLK holiday and Chinese New Year celebration.
Preschool: Preschoolers enjoyed David Shannon's Too Many Toys. The author and illustrator behind the No, David books presents another colorful tale about Spencer, who, you guessed it, has too many toys. He and his mother argue, bargain and finally come to a head about Spencer's over-the-top toy collection. That is, until he discovers the best toy of all.
Junior Kindergarten: After reading about Katy the snowplow's heroic acts in Katy and the Big Snow last week, we read about yet another brave machine in The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper. Junior Kindergarteners were captivated by the story (how is little train full of toys and food going to get over the mountain?) and the chugging refrain "I think I can. I think I can."
3rd Grade: We were completely engrossed in Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and her "Won't Pick Up Toys Cure" this week.
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