Boone 2nd graders are excited about reading the book Chopsticks, learning to use chopsticks, and connecting with other classrooms around the world as part of the Global Read Aloud program.
Global Read-Aloud's purpose is to connect children through literature and "make the world a little smaller" knowing that the book they are reading is also being shared by classrooms all around the world. This class joined an author study and will be reading several books over 6 weeks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. There are many online communities created for teachers and students to connect.
Students learn digital citizenship concepts as their teacher shares class comments about the books on Twitter and the Global Read Aloud Facebook page. Learning how to use chopsticks was even easier after they watched it modeled on a youtube video.
This year's Global Read Aloud continues through November 13th.
Here are other opportunities for teachers to get classes involved with world-wide interactive learning projects:
National Dot Day
Projects By Jen
Global School Net
21st Century Schools
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