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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Looking for Easy Research for Younger Students?
Are you looking for easy research for younger students to do in your library or classroom? Have you tried the Pebble Go databases? These are paid subscription databases, so check with your librarian … [Read more...]
Benefits of Using Puzzles in the Library
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. … [Read more...]