This shark-obsessed librarian is excited to share some shark storytime activity ideas with you today! I originally wanted to share these ideas before Shark Week,
Need some ideas? Inspiration? These are all tried-and-true activities I’ve done in my libraries over my career. I’ve worked at all grade levels, both in Texas and in China, so you’ll find a wide variety here!
This shark-obsessed librarian is excited to share some shark storytime activity ideas with you today! I originally wanted to share these ideas before Shark Week,
A couple of days ago, a reader emailed me to ask for suggestions for First Chapter Fridays. This is where librarians or teachers read-aloud the
Looking for some September 11 Books for your K-12 classroom or library? Books about this event are still growing in number, so I update this
Many schools list tall tales as part of the folklore curriculum for elementary grades. But what are tall tales, exactly? The main thing to remember
I have mentioned (once or twice!) how much I love teaching poetry! I love it at all grade levels, both as a classroom teacher and
For librarians and elementary schools, Reading Bingo isn’t a new idea. I’ve seen countless printable Reading Bingo cards online, both free and for sale. When
Who needs more money for the library? We do! We do! Book-A-Thon fundraisers are a great way to celebrate World Book Day, Book Week, Literacy
Today’s idea won’t be anything new for most of you. Blind Date with a Book has been around for quite a few years, and you
New Year’s Resolutions? No way! New Year’s Reading Goals? YES! I gave up on New Year’s Resolutions many years ago. Like most people I know,
Our school is on a six-day rotating schedule. Every day–1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6–is a different schedule. On Day 4, I have been
“Every night I lie in bed The brightest colors fill my head A million dreams are keeping me awake” —The Greatest Showman, “A Million Dreams”
How do you use current events in the classroom or library? I’ve got some great ideas for you today! Please note that I originally wrote
Looking for a fun and easy Back to School library activity? This one is my favorite! This Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt allows students to independently
This post about Digital Library Bulletin Boards was originally published in 2015. Back then, I called them “Scrolling PowerPoints.” I now call them Digital Bulletin
Ahh, the first day of school! Call me crazy, but I’ve always loved it! I will see my first middle school library orientation classes this