Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities for March that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to your students….
Nothing’s Wrong!
Author: Jory John
Illustrator: Erin Kraan
Summary: Anders and Jeff have a spectacular day for their picnic. But Jeff knows that something is off with Anders, even though he insists that nothing is wrong. What is the best way Jeff can help his friend when Anders won't tell him why he is feeling blue?
Off the Shelf: February 2025
Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to your students. Whether you’re…
February 2025 Book Talk
Author: Anne Marie Pace
Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Summary: Moose is having a party and wants all his animal friends to come. There is just one problem: The party is on February 2 and if he sees his shadow, Groundhog will go back to his home. How can they fix that problem so Groundhog will come to the party?
World Read Aloud Day 2025
Word Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is typically celebrated toward the end of January and the beginning of February. As the librarian, I’m usually the one put in charge to coordinate the day’s events. In the past, we have celebrated by pairing older students with younger grades to read aloud to each other as part of…
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