All students have time in the Library every week and this term, we are focusing on how their time is used to support literacy skills.

Primary students participated in Reader’s Choice and Intermediate students in Reading Bingo.

In Term 2, we had our first “Spul’u’kwuks Reader’s Choice.” We curated 7 unique picture books and each week primary students read one of the stories in the library.  Students voted on their favourite book and the winning book will received the “Spul’u’kwuks Students’ Choice Award” sticker and a copy of the book has been provided to each primary classroom. 

Our first “Spul’u’kwuks Reading Bingo Challenge” was held for Intermediate students! Each bingo square had a different reading task encouraging students to read variety of literature.

We want to invoke critical thinking skills in our students. By reflecting, comparing, and evaluating the books, our students are transitioning from passive readers to active thinkers. Reader’s choice is a fun and engaging way for our students to practice these important skills and since it requires no writing to participate, every student can access this activity. Each book was read aloud and discussed with students, highlighting vocabulary used to express preferences for various literary aspects, the rhythm and rhyme of language in stories, and cultural vocabulary not familiar to all students.

Through literature, the Reading Bingo Challenge provided a safe space for children to explore feelings, which helps them understand their own emotions and those of others. Books allow students to expand their vocabularies, gain a better understanding of themselves and others, and give them the language skills to communicate more effectively. When books reflect the diverse groups of people in the world around them, children learn to develop respect for themselves and others. 

We want to encourage students to read books in which they can see themselves reflected, but also as a window for them to explore the world around them.