Tag: library

  • School Book Swap for Fun and Function

    School Book Swap for Fun and Function

    Once spring break passes and summer is looming on the horizon, it gets a little harder to rein in my elementary students. It can be helpful to incorporate some new lessons and activities to keep students engaged and busy, once summer fever hits. Book Swap This year I am trying…

  • Empowering Upstanders: Free Lesson Plan to Interrupt Bullying

    Empowering Upstanders: Free Lesson Plan to Interrupt Bullying

    As educators, we understand the profound impact that bullying and unkind behavior can have on our students. That’s why it’s crucial to not only teach and model appropriate behaviors but also to empower our students to become active participants in creating a supportive and inclusive school environment. In my fifth-grade…

  • Celebrating Women’s History with Children’s Books And Research – Free Download

    Celebrating Women’s History with Children’s Books And Research – Free Download

    March is a special time in the library world, a time synonymous with honoring and celebrating Women’s History. As educators, we have the unique opportunity to inspire and empower students by sharing the stories of influential women who have left an indelible mark on our world. Luckily, there’s an array…

  • March Madness Tournament of Books: A Library Competition

    March Madness Tournament of Books: A Library Competition

    What if you could combine a love of reading with the thrill of competition? Welcome to the March Madness Tournament of Books – an event that has become a highlight for students in my district. The Inception: Several years ago, after seeing the idea online, I introduced the March Madness…