Online Library Resources

Please visit http://www.cpsd.us/cpsdir/EM_Baldwin.cfm to access Baldwin School Library Resources online.

Library Media Center

Weekly library classes are held for grades K-3 in the Library Media Center on the 4th floor. These scheduled classes alternate between literary lessons, and long book exchanges. Literary classes are based on readings from good literature, often presented with engaging illustrations. Developing listening skills and imagination are both very important facets of the process. Well-known authors and illustrators are introduced as we read text in various forms such as poetry, short stories, fantasy, and nonfiction. The Third Grade classes are introduced to many stories based in the Cambridge or Boston area. The students map the geographical locations of the story setting to correlate with the social studies curriculum. Biographies, and other nonfiction is emphasized. American folk heroes are presented in grade two, along with legends from many world cultures. Grades 1, and K emphasize good library citizenship and active audience participation.

On alternate weeks, long book exchanges allow the students to explore the library media center as each student concentrates on learning how to find his/her own particular subjects of interest. It is a time to explore shelves, look at displays, learn the organizational system of libraries, draw from our drawing books, use the Electronic Bookcase Quiz program, or receive individual help.

Grades 4 and 5 often hold book groups in the library. They also work in small research groups, and as independent users. Many students become daily patrons at this age level.

The upper grades are often brought into the library media center through model collaborative projects which plan, design, implement and evaluate student projects by both the Ed technology and Ed media departments. The library is the place for collaborative projects and research for all subjects.

The Intergenerational Tutors, a volunteer reading tutorial program for first graders, is also housed in the Library Media Center. If anyone would like to volunteer in the library media center for either a regularly scheduled time each week, or for a one-time project, please call 349-6525.