Thanksgiving Dinner Game
Do you ask kids to help out with dinner? Get the cutlery, set the table, place the napkins? Put the bowl of peas on the table? Or is that too much of a risk of peas rolling all over the…
Ever Tried Amazon KDP Workbooks?
Are you familiar with Amazon KDP? It stands for Kindle Direct Publishing but many of the books are not digital books on a Kindle device but actual, printed books. Amazon KDP provides print on demand books of all kinds. Some…
Did You Know May Is Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month?
Did you know that May is Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? There are many ways to celebrate in a fun, respectful way. First, be aware that there is a large range of Asian cultures, with different customs, languages, religions,…
Celebrate Newbery Medal Books
Are you trying to get your upper elementary students to read more quality literature? Are they still stuck on Dog Man or My Weird School? Nothing against “popular literature” (if some popular titles can be called “literature”), but do you…
Do You Teach about Caldecott Medal Books?
Are your students familiar with Caldecott Medal books? Every year, the American Library Association awards the Caldecott Medal to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. It is named for Randolph Caldecott, a famous 19th century…
How to Have Fun Shelving Books in the Library
Do you want your students to have fun in the library? Have you ever thought about how to have fun shelving books? No? Okay, it might not exactly be fun to shelve books, but it’s certainly a necessity. Do you…
Ladybug Love in the Library
If my three-year old niece sees a bug, she shrieks like a banshee and runs around like a maniac. I feel very much the same, so I hope I’m not a bad influence! Somehow, ladybugs inspire a different feeling. They…
Six Fun Ways of Celebrating National Poetry Month
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Want to learn six fun ways of celebrating National Poetry Month? This is the time to showcase those great poetry books in your library or classroom! As a librarian, of course…
Fun with Flags in the Library
Do you teach vexillology in your library? Are you sure? Maybe it’s time to revisit those library dictionary lessons? Vexillology is the scientific study of the history, symbolism and use of flags. My students LOVE flags! We not only have…