The Library Curriculum supports the social-emotional learning curriculum, Second Step. K-2 classes will read books and engage in meaningful discussions and activities to support their social-emotional growth and development. Our library curriculum will focus on the following concepts:

• Unit 1: Growth Mindset
• Unit 2: Emotional Regulation
• Unit 3: Empathy & Kindness
• Unit 4: Problem Solving

To learn more, check out the Second Step website at Information for Families

In the library, 3-5 graders will be engaging in Digital Citizenship lessons created by commonsense.org. Below is a brief description of each grade level’s Digital Citizenship curriculum focus. Each description comes from the scope and sequence provided to educators at Common Sense Education.

• 3rd grade- “Digital Life Foundations. Third graders are beginning to use digital tools more independently for schoolwork while learning to navigate basic online interactions. Lessons teach essential digital literacy skills while making direct connections to their growing independence as readers and communicators, providing them with tools and mindsets that help them navigate their expanding digital responsibilities.”
• 4th grade– “Emerging Critical Awareness. Fourth graders are developing stronger critical thinking skills and a more nuanced understanding of social dynamics. Lessons help students build awareness of how their tech use can impact how they feel, develop a better understanding of privacy, and learn to evaluate whether online information is trustworthy. Students learn strategies for handling peer pressure in digital spaces and develop a stronger sense of responsibility for how they treat others online.”
• 5th grade– “Preteen Digital Life. Fifth graders are preparing for middle school, developing more abstract thinking and increased social awareness as they prepare for significant transitions. Lessons focus on media analysis, privacy management, and a deeper understanding of online relationships. Students learn about boundary setting and develop frameworks for making thoughtful and responsible decisions online—skills that will serve them well in middle school.”