The school is very into the concept of nurturing lifelong learning. There are a lot of books in all the classrooms. Part of his school supplies are a library card and small backpack for trips to the nearby public library.
Sounds great! This approach replaces passive learning
of what others set in front of a student, with a sense of
seeking knowledge, personalizing one's fund of knowledge according to one's strengths, interests, and curiosity, and learning without limits. This approach can reinforce that the whole world is the child's classroom.
Parents may wish to keep a list of books read. A paper note book or computer spreadsheet are both common ways to do this. Items tracked may vary widely and may include the current date, book title, author(s), publisher, date published, ISBN, number of pages, reading level (for example, lexile level), and notes or comments from the child about the book. When kids are older, they can track their books as they see fit.
