
LIBRARY
Beginner – Lower Elementary
The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Wings of Fire. I Survived the Titanic.
Library classes at Wellan are designed to foster a lifelong love of reading for all students. As students progress through the curriculum, they develop practical skills like navigating the library, recognizing text features, and making thoughtful reading choices. These skills empower them to independently explore and access information within the library.
Curriculum
All students from Beginners through Grade 1 attend library class once a week. For Beginners, the curriculum is centered on the five pillars of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Students engage in storytime and hands-on activities connected to the books they read, fostering language development and comprehension skills. Primary classes adopt the Whole Book Approach, introducing students to various text formats and teaching them how to locate these resources in the library. After learning proper book care, Primary Year 2 and Year 3 students are issued their own library cards, enabling them to check out and take home one book each week. In first grade, the focus shifts to more advanced library skills, such as organizing books alphabetically and understanding the Dewey Decimal System, before beginning an exploration of literary genres. All library classes are led by the School Librarian, providing students with expert guidance as they build foundational literacy and research skills.