It's Valentine's Day season, and I am always trying to incorporate holidays and celebrations into our Library Media and Technology Class! This year, I decided to have students create digital,…
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November Bulletin Board Ideas
Creating and designing a monthly bulletin board is not an easy task. This year, I am determined to create a new bulletin board for the library each month, and…
Dot Day Celebrations!
Coming up with original ideas to celebrate Dot Day is not always easy, especially when you celebrate it every year with Kindergarten, First and Second Graders. I enjoy rereading the…
Design Thinking, Innovation and Library Media
As library media specialists and technology teachers, it is absolutely necessary that as people and teachers we have the ability to adapt and change constantly. We are learning that in…
Best Resources for Elementary Library Orientation
Looking for new ways to do your library orientation for your elementary school students? I am going to give you some of my favorite resources that won't leave you or…
Family STEM Night Planning Guide: Run a Rockin’ STEM Night Without Making Yourself Crazy!!
As Library Media Specialists or Technology advocates in our buildings, we are always looking for ways to add value and add great programming to our school. Media programming is not…
3 Free Apps for Education You Can Use TOMORROW
If you are anything like me, you know there are TONS of great APPS that you can use in your classroom, BUT who has time to figure out how to…
Ten Teaching Affirmations for ALL Teachers
In the past year, I have been on a journey to better myself in many areas of my life. One way that I have done this is by incorporating a…
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Last Days of school STEM Week!
As we are winding down the school year, I have a countdown going just like every other teacher. The anticipation of a long Summer vacation is in the air and…
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Creating Pixel Art with Google Sheets
I am always looking for new ways to use Google Apps. We are a Google School, a Google District, and the students are expected to be using the Google Apps…