Around the World with Caldecotts Developed in conjunction with Indiana D.O.E. through the Information Literacy Grant
Grade level and Content Standards Addressed Grades 1 – 3 Language Arts and Geography –L.A. Standard 3 –Social Studies Standard 3 Geography –Information Literacy Standard 5
Student Objectives Introduce students to Caldecott Medal books and learn why these books have received the honor Familiarize students with the location of the Caldecott Medal books in the media center Promote recreational reading to the students during formative years Listen to and enjoy a story time selection Identify location of various countries on world map Communicate with key-pals from other countries
Overview Caldecott Medal books are highlighted in this project Project is linked to Indiana Academic Standards Key- pal Fu n Caldecott World Kids Parent s Boo k Map Read
Wall map with countries marked
Caldecott Poster
Where to Get More Information Caldecott wall poster –Perma-bound Websites – s_and_Scholarships1/Literary_and_Related_Awards/Caldec ott_Medal/Caldecott_Medal_Winners,_1938- Present/Caldecott_Medal_Winners,_1938-Present.htmhttp:// s_and_Scholarships1/Literary_and_Related_Awards/Caldec ott_Medal/Caldecott_Medal_Winners,_1938- Present/Caldecott_Medal_Winners,_1938-Present.htm – –
Key Pals Free websites for teachers and students –KeyPals Club –ePals Classroom Exchange
Key Pals
Caldecott Story Time