Map of My Heart

Today we did some more community building activities. This time with the other 4th grade classes!

We also read a wonderful story titled, "My Map Book", by Sara Fanelli, after which we made maps of our own hearts. <3

We also brainstormed how "reading is thinking" (Fountas and Pinnell).  Our later discussion on what prompts us to choose books (our interests, recommendations, the 'blurb' on the back - their words not mine) lead to productive silent reading time.