Braddock Eagle Library Blog

Just Right!

Choosing a book is an important skill to learn in order to become a good reader.  Just like Goldilocks, it is important to choose a book that is just right. 

• 5 Finger Rule Bookmark - Download 5 finger bookmark
• Choosing the Perfect Book Bookmark - Download Choosing the perfect book_schoolv
• How to Pick a Perfect Book Poster - Download How to Pick a Just Right Book
• Just Right Bookmark - Download JustRight
• Was This the Right Book for Me? - Download Assess

Order in the Library!

Braddock Eagles are learning about how to check out great books to read.  In order to do that, we need to know how libraries work. We are learning that fiction books are arranged in ABC order by the author's last name.  Here are some fun games to practice ABC order. 

• ABC Order: Authors 
• Alphabet Bears
• Alphabetical Animals
• Alphabetizing
• Alpha-Fishing
• Author ABCs: Xtreme Level!
• The Book Game!
• Crickweb ABC Order
• L is for Library
• Order in the Library
• Order Me Around
• Roy the Zebra ABC Order
• Toon University

When finding great books, knowing the different kinds of books or genres can be useful.  Here are some fun games about learning literary genres along with basic library facts. 

• Books, Books, Books - play hangman to identify the book or genre.
• Books in the Library - answer true or false.
• Genres - read about the different genres, scroll to the bottom to play the game.
• Library Words - find the library terms in this hidden puzzle.
• Who Wants to Be a Library Lingo Millionaire?

Have fun and remember, practice makes perfect!