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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Using Google Classroom to Manage Library Centers
Despite a lot of bad press and terrible implementation in 2020-2022, there are many research-supported ways to successfully use a hybrid or blended approach to…
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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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Demco Post & Giveaway: Benefits of Short Maker Activities
This blog post is sponsored by Demco.com. Enter their Maker Task Cards Giveaway by April 30th, 2020 to win your choice of one (1) set…
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Add Some Nature to Your Library Centers with Ladybugs
It’s chilly outside in the Northeast, but spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to bring some nature literacy and animal…
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Student Voice & Choice with Library Centers
Last weekend 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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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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“Make It at Your Library” Conference Presentation
I’m honored to be presenting at the 2015 PA School Librarians Association Annual Conference about makerspaces in elementary and middle school libraries this afternoon. If…
