It has been a wonderful start to the year in our fabulous library!
Library lessons for Prep -Year 3 have begun and it is great to see the students so enthusiastic about borrowing books. The Prep students in particular, have been most excited to be able to take a book home for 7 sleeps!!
Borrowing is done in P – 3 library lessons however students can also borrow before school (from 8.30am) and during lunch breaks from Monday – Thursday. Could you please ensure your child brings their library bag to each lesson and that library books are returned on time, as we have very eager readers and lots of popular reading material.
10 ways Reading is a Super, Secret Power!
- Reading is mindful. When engaged in reading you don't have to be distracted by outside influences. Reading can create a quiet space in the brain and help focus your attention.
- Reading reduces stress. When in the flow of a good book, there are few better ways to momentarily halt the stresses of life. Hold on tight to this feeling!
- Reading improves your ability to be a word wizard. Reading increases vocabulary and understanding of the way words work. You can sound so very clever!
- Reading is free. Books can be accessed online and in print for free from libraries. Reading can be as entertaining as a night out at the movies but at no cost.
- Reading improves writing. The more you read, the better grasp of the written word you have.
- Reading increases empathy and social awareness. Reading allows you to walk in the shoes of others and experience historical and current world events from the safety of your reading spot.
- Reading is knowledge. Readers are lifelong learners who gain new knowledge from each new book they read.
- Reading improves your problem solving. Seeing characters make sense of their problems and seeing patterns in the way issues are dealt with in written form, improves your thinking when problem solving.
- Reading offers an escape from the daily grind. It offers a place to retreat and experience another reality away from the dirty dishes in the sink!
- Reading exercises the imagination. It provides the mind with the opportunity to create visuals that are unique to the reader.
SORA – eBooks Digital Library
Our school is currently in the process of signing up again this year to the Queensland State Schools eBooks Digital Library. This is a wonderful digital reading platform where all students can access millions of eBooks and audiobooks at home and at school. Sora also offers an extensive range of magazines, comic books and graphic novels to appeal to all reading interests. The eBook customisation settings, such as adjustable font typefaces, sizes and even dyslexic font caters for all readers. Students can access eBooks and audiobooks by downloading the Sora app or visiting the Sora website https://soraapp.com then finding the school 'Education Queensland' and logging in using their unique MIS ID.
If you have had previous access, you can continue as usual. Notes will be sent home in the next couple of weeks with more information and log in details. If you require any more assistance with using Sora please email library@thornlandsss.eq.edu.au
'Be awesome! Be a book nut!' Dr Seuss
Happy reading!
Mrs Moore