TARGET: ELEM,MID: Nautical theme ideas

[Linda Wolfgram Kramer <lkramer@PRAIRIE.LAKES.COM>]

Hello, summer folks!

After a few years working with older students, I am getting ready to begin
at a K-9 school.  The previous LMS retired this spring, and the
administration is looking for this to be a time of change, so I want to
have some ideas ready to start the year off on the right foot.

As I've met people at this new school, several have told me "Welcome
Aboard!"  This made enough of an impact on me that I'm considering using
this as a theme in the Media Center for at least the beginning of the year.
 First I'll list what I've thought of, and if you can add any ideas, please
send them to me.  I'll compile a list and post it back to the group--the
best ideas are those that are shared!

Here's what I've thought of so far:

--WELCOME ABOARD THE GOOD SHIP ... (ideas for names?) bulletin board--use a
cruise ship shape
--Name classes by "decks"-1A, 2B, etc.
--If the school has an Ellison or similar machine with some kind of
nautical shape, cut shapes for each student to help with learning names.
What is a good way to manage this?
--Things we will do while on our "ship":
        Sail to new places and learn new things (Nonfiction)
        Have recreational time (free reading, stories, games, activities)
        "Surf" on the Internet

That's my start--not too much yet but I think it's workable.  What else
would work with this theme?  How long can I carry it through before it
becomes quirky?  Any ideas you have would be wonderful!

Thanks for your help!

Linda Kramer
Soon-to-be Media Specialist
Sibley East Schools
Gaylord Elem./Jr. High
Gaylord, MN
lkramer@prairie.lakes.com

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