April is National Poetry Month! This celebration was established by the Academy of American Poets twenty years ago. Poetry is an art form in which words are used aesthetically rather than simple semantics to convey a message. It's what paint does to a house, the house does not gain more functionality nor does it change from a house to something ... Continue Reading...
How I Use Library Stations
Every day people want to know more about my library stations (or library centers). Incorporating them in to your library can help students take ownership over their learning and also free up more time for you to take care of other tasks during a library class. I gave a brief explanation of my schedule on this page, but I hope this post will help ... Continue Reading...
More Library Center Ideas
Interested in learning more about how implement library centers in your school library? You've come to the right place. Today's post is written by Connie Robinson, a National Board Certified Librarian. Connie has spent 11 years as a librarian at Bramlett Elementary in Oxford, MS. For more information on library centers, check out our Library ... Continue Reading...
September Library Lessons
My September library lessons are now available. Isn't that great news? Don't forget to also check out the September resources page. I've had lots of questions about my plans today, and I wanted to let you know that most of the answers exist on my Frequently Asked Questions page. You can always email me too. What's Going On This Week? I've been so ... Continue Reading...
Back to School Read Alouds
For many of you, school starts soon. That means it's time to start thinking about back-to-school read-alouds. Here are some of our favorites. Judy Sierra has written an imaginative story called Wild About Books. It's a story about a librarian who mistakenly drives a bookmobile into the zoo. Despite the mix up, the librarian ... Continue Reading...
