What Worked Wednesday: Grade-Level Lesson Bins
Summer is a time for relaxing, recharging, and spending time with my family. The back-to-school season is just around the corner, though, and I’m already…
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Student Voice & Choice with Library Centers
In 2018, I presented a session on Student Voice and Choice with Library Centers and Makerspace Centers at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Annual Conference. …
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Lifelong Learning Meets Online Learning: What I Learned While Earning my Online Teaching Endorsement
NOTE: This article was written in 2018, and the links have been updated or removed as of 2026. The writing style and verb tense reflects…
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Makerspace Centers in 40 Minutes
When I tell teacher-librarians and other educators that I fit makerspace centers and activities into a fixed library schedule, I sometimes get incredulous or skeptical…
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Reflections and Realizations about Online Teaching
NOTE: This article was written in 2017, and the links have been updated or removed as of 2026. The writing style and verb tense reflects my…
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Online Teaching and the Elementary School Library
NOTE: This article was written in 2017, and links have been updated or removed as of 2026. The writing style and verb tense reflects my experiences…
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Worth Every Penny: Sound Investments for Your School Library (and Your Sanity!)
NOTE: This article was written in 2015, and the links have been updated or removed as of 2026. The writing style and verb tense reflects my…
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Makerspace Prompt Task Cards
When starting a makerspace, it’s sometimes helpful to start students off with some project ideas to get their creative juices flowing. Many students are so used…
