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…
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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…
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Have a Festive Fall in Your Library
Cool, sweater weather. Crunching through crisp leaves. Biting into juicy apples. While most of us start back to school in steaming August or humid September, by the time October rolls around, we are ready for autumn. How do you have…
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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…
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Teaching Color Recognition to Kids
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…
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7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in School
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…
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How Do You Support Reading Comprehension in the Library?
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…
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Do Kids Still Need Dictionaries?
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,…
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Looking for Easy Research for Younger Students?
Looking for easy research for younger students? Try the Pebble Go databases.
