Exploring first-grader favorites

“I like the poetry one because of the poetry. My book is about going

to the beach.”

NINA FARIDNIA, 6

“I like the writing center because you get to make books and write

about stuff. My book is about sharks.”

MICHAEL JOLAS, 6

“I like the pocket chart and sort of like the pocket poem. And I

like to read in the library because I like to look at all the

pictures. I really like writing.”

REECE LUBEK, 6

“I like the pattern blocks because you can make puzzles out of

them. I make stars. I’m going to be 6 in three weeks.”

SOPHIE ABBER, 5

“I like the library because I like to read the books. I like the

animal books. My favorite animal is a shark.”

CONNER MICKELSEN, 6

“I like challenge puzzles because they’re really hard. I like the

ones where you can get all one color on one side.”

CHARLOTTE WAHLE, 6

-- Interviews and photos by Marisa O’Neil