Engaging poetry activities using old books and magazines
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Celebrate National Scribble Day in a Fun, Easy and Engaging Way
I only heard about National Scribble Day this year when I opened an email from our supervisor asking us to celebrate it in our schools. So naturally, I Googled it…

Integrate Technology with this Superhero Lesson Plan
The end of the year for me is all about ENGAGEMENT. I do my best to structure lessons around what I know interests the students. Allowing students to create their…
4 Simple Read Across America Activities
Because Read Across America is a re-occuring event, every year, I feel like I am searching and scouring Pinterest for something new to do! This year in particular, I was…
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…
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…
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…

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…

Engaging Your Students With Jeopardy
Two of my favorite times of year in library are Read Across America Week and usually the week at the beginning of June. These are the two times of year…