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.
Did you know that color recognition is a key developmental step for children? I am quite amazed that my 2-year old niece can identify so many colors: red, blue, “lellow” [yellow], etc. She checks our understanding too as she holds…
How do you celebrate Earth Day in your school? Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate Earth Day? You can incorporate a lot of normal curriculum areas, such as reading, math, science with an Earth Day theme. As a…
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…
The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning Character education is an essential part of a school’s social-emotional learning curriculum. In society, people need to identify their emotions and (hopefully) channel the positive emotions and control the negative emotions before they get out…
Do you use task cards with your students? Are they getting bored? How about task cards with a twist? After solving math problems on these task cards, students can share the fun facts that are included. The first set contains…
Many people teach Black History Month in the same way every year: they read about Martin Luther King, Jr. and other famous African-American civil rights leaders, inventors, statesmen, athletes, and artists. There is nothing wrong with that approach, but the…