I have gotten very into choice boards in this virtual learning environment. If you are like me and teaching students who are at home and in school at the same…
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No More Messy Supply Bins!!!
With so many students visiting the library throughout the week, I begin to feel like I'm in battle with the constant disorganization of the table supply bins. This is partly…
6 Perfect (and NEW!) Back to School Read Alouds
Tired of reading the same books every year over and over again?!!? ME TOO! I know repetition is good for kids, especially when learning about those oh so needed routines…
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…
Lego Challenge Cards in the Classroom
When I first started Makerspace, I thought it would be awesome to change activities each month. This way, when students were using it during lunch or once a month during…
STEM Gingerbread Man Trap
As an educator, we love when can use or create a lesson that is interdisciplinary. That's definitely an educational buzz word! I love when I am able to incorporate literature…
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…
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…
