The focus of this May newsletter is a journey in our library.
A school library should be a place where children want to go and experience learning through reading and activities. Urukundo Learning Center’s library is such a place.
Library in action.
Train leaving the station. All aboard.
This train goes to the library where we will meet librarian Assumpta and assistant Viateur, who is a teacher, to keep us on track.
Assumpta and Viateur lending a hand.
Reading and being read to are, of course, first and foremost on our journey.
Reading materials, research materials and teaching materials are available for both children and teachers.
Library books are so important for all age groups.
A good area for study and research is also important in a library.
Along with the academic aspect, we also use visual and hands-on learning.
Preschoolers and numbers. Magic with a whiteboard easel.
Domestic animals, life on a farm and tractors are new concepts, but learning ones.
From domestic animals to African safari animals to the vehicles used are exciting.
Teachers get educated on different animals and vehicles and how hands-on can be a fun way to teach.
Moving on
Hard hats and jackets are worn as we learn about construction. The person in the white hat is Carol Falke, president of the Hope Made Real International Board.
Building as construction workers or just kids with a dream, our kids get to test their imaginations with different construction materials.
A new kind of car?
Bendable parts and an imagination.
Tinkertoys
Now to the domestic angle.
Shopping, cooking and eating.
Dressing up to go shopping.
Shopping carts are necessary.
Pizza, cupcakes or cookies, anyone?
Vegetables and fruits make a healthier diet.
Let’s cook.
Time to set the table. Let's eat.
Now we pretend to eat a delicious meal. Imagination and pretend make a delightful experience.
Creative educational toys make our library a place of enjoyment while learning takes place.
Creating objects with Play-Doh is a step toward life skills.
Pottery is good practice.
This one with flowers added is unique.
Play-Doh can also be used to make animals. There is just no end to ideas.