Favorite Book Repair Supplies & Tips
In a recent mentoring session, a new librarian asked me how to repair some of the books from her library collection. I shared Demco’s excellent…
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Starting Library Centers with Independent Reading
When you start library centers for the first time, a popular one to begin with is a “reading independently” or “book buddies reading” center. Offering…
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Promoting State Award Books with Library Centers & Read-aloud Lessons
Around October of each school year (after library orientation), I introduce the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice voting contest to my students in kindergarten through 2nd…
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Making Reading Accessible for Learners with Dyslexia
While on sabbatical in 2017, I did a research project for a graduate class about personalizing online and face-to-face instruction for students with special needs. …
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Why Your Elementary Library Needs Board Books
A few years ago, my principal assigned 2 new classes on the specials schedule: primary and intermediate adapted library class for students in our autistic…
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Reading Aloud in School: An Endangered Practice?
At the recent PA School Librarians Association (PSLA) Annual Conference, I read a worrisome tweet from a participant in a concurrent session. Some Pennsylvania librarians…
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Keeping Books Visible on Library Shelves
I’m starting a new series based on several of the “ideas that worked” that I’ve previously blogged about, such as Cheap and Easy Library Decorations,…
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Feedback & Assessments for Student-Written Book Reviews
Last updated: April 18, 2023 Years ago, I attended a three-day assessment seminar taught by Jay McTighe in my local area. Though the presentation wasn’t anything…
