These posts cover library activities, such as library lessons, library games, or special library events. We might have library related Google Slides, BOOM Card or PowerPoint activities. Special events such as Read Across America or guest authors might also be considered library activities.
Every year, the American Library Association presents various children’s book awards. Why not introduce some of the best award winning children’s books in your classroom or library? The Caldecott Medal is given to the illustrator of the best picture book….
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…