Do you use task cards in your classroom or library but hate the preparation work? Maybe you should try BOOM Cards! BOOM Cards™ are interactive digital task cards with no printing or laminating required. View this video to see an…
Are you among the thousands of people digging out from a major winter blizzard? Did you know that the amount of snow is not what qualifies a storm as a blizzard? It is the fierce wind and low visibility. If…
Are things chaotic in your school library? Do kids come barreling in, grabbing any seat they want? Are they unaware of what books they have borrowed? Do they get in trouble at the end of class because they have nothing…
How do you decorate your library for the winter holidays? I always try to make mine book-related. That’s easy since there are so many great holiday books, with beautiful covers! Circulation Desk Displays First, I have a display on the…
Do you teach reading comprehension in the library? Well, you might think that’s the responsibility of the classroom teacher or reading specialist. But, since librarians are all about reading, it makes sense that we also support skills such as reading…
Is your idea of having fun delving into dictionary definitions? Do you like exploring new words and exotic meanings? Yes, we all know you can get definitions on the computer. You can also use spell check and auto correct. Personally,…
Looking for easy research for younger students? Try the Pebble Go databases.
Benefits of puzzles Do you use puzzles in your library or classroom? Puzzles are useful for supporting fine motor skills, as kids manipulate the pieces into place. They also help with visualizing. I always had a table of students share…
Do you still teach the Dewey Decimal System in your school library? Or, are you ditching Dewey? It amazes me how many people, including school administrators, say, “Now that your catalog is on the computer, I guess you don’t need…