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…
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,…
Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in School
Do you love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in your library or classroom even if you are not Irish? Although I do have an Irish-American heritage, I always love seeing students, regardless of ethnicity, enjoy fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. The…
How to Have a Not So Mushy Valentine’s Day in School
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in school? Read romantic stories? Haul out the lace doilies, red ribbon and pink hearts for making cards? Splash L-O-V-E all over the place like glitter? Do you have boys retching and gagging over…
Does Your School Allow Holiday Activities?
Does your school allow holiday activities? This is a hot button issue for many teachers. On the one hand, you don’t want to have any students feel excluded if they don’t celebrate a particular holiday. On the other hand, you…
How Do You Celebrate Veterans Day in School
How do you celebrate Veterans Day in school? It’s easy to overlook Veterans Day in school, since it’s squeezed in between Halloween and Thanksgiving, leading up to Christmas. But, it is crucially important to show children ways they can remember…
Springtime Activities in the Library
What is your favorite season in the library? Fall features new book deliveries, a fresh start to the school year, crayons that haven’t been mutilated. Winter is cozy, with holiday lessons and fun ideas for bulletin boards (and maybe snow…
How Do You Celebrate Women’s History Month?
How do you celebrate Women’s History Month in the library? There are many wonderful books about accomplished women. Sometimes the best way to introduce a topic, even to older students, is to read a book about it. Picture book biographies…
Gingerbread Men in the Library
Do you do gingerbread men lessons in your library or classroom? Here are some fun ideas. There are many versions of the story of the gingerbread man, starting with the classic folktale. Then, there are versions for all audiences, such…