Home-School Connections in the Library

One of my goals as a teacher, and now as a school librarian, is to find ways for my students to share what we are doing in the library with their families.   I feel that home-school connections are extremely important, and any way that I can empower kids to share what’s happening at school will…

Texas 2×2 Bulletin Board Display

Texas 2x2 Bulletin Board

My theme this year it to find ways to make things EASIER AND LESS STRESSFUL!  But one idea came to me, with the help of my fabulous Art Teacher, that will end up saving me at least an hour or two in making the Battle of the Texas 2×2 Bulletin board display at the beginning…

5th Grade Leaders Update

With each new year that begins, I tend to go through the systems that I use to see if any changes need to be made to help things run smoother.  I did this as a classroom teacher, and I do it also as a librarian.  One of the first things I wanted to look at…

If I Built A School

Author: Chris Van Dusen

Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen

Summary: While on the playground with his teacher, Jack shares his ideas on how his school would be a much better design than the one in front of him. Let’s start with a welcoming zoo at the front entrance, and a cool system of transportation pods that kids could use to go from class to class. With each turn of the page, you and your kids will be amazed with the detail of Jack’s imagination. Watch out, you might be inspired to come up with your own ideas for the perfect school!

Booktivities By Sandy

Booktivities by Sandy

I have a secret to tell you…I’ve been working on a new line of activities that I’m super excited about called Booktivities by Sandy! It’s been an idea I’ve had ever since I started creating my Literacy Lesson Plans (You can read more about those here.)  As much as I enjoyed creating those, they do…