When I first started in the library, I didn’t give much thought to the shelf labels. I did put some signage up, but I really didn’t understand how important shelf labels really were! Think about it… how many times each day do you hear, “Where are the scary chapter books? Where are the volcano books?…
Bookprints: Starting the year off with a strong reading message!
Have you heard about Bookprints yet? I first blogged about Bookprints a couple of years ago when I followed a Pinterest link which took me to a Scholastic article. (You can read about that here.) It was such a BIG HIT with my faculty, that I have decided to do it again this year! …
What the Dinosaurs Did at School
Author: Refe and Susan Tuma
Illustrator: Refe and Susan Tuma
Summary: The dinosaurs are back again in a fun sequel to "What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night". This time, the dinosaurs are causing havoc at school! From the art room, to the library, and even to gym class, the dinosaurs are definitely up to no good! You and your child will be sure to giggle at the hilarious pictures in this book!
Poetry Anchor Charts with Elementary Kids
Back in April, during National Poetry Month, I was getting ready to start a poetry unit with my 3rd grade students, and we inadvertently created the most wonderful poetry anchor chart ever! We like to call it our “Poet-Tree”! Here’s what happened… I started out asking my 3rd graders, “What is Poetry?” to get some…
This Book Will Not Be Fun!
Author: Cirocco Dunlap
Illustrator: Olivier Tallec
Summary: As you begin reading, you are assured by the mouse that there will NOT be any excitement and absolutely NO FUN in this book. But with surprising twists and turns, you and your kids will be in tickles as crazier and crazier things begin to happen! This book is sure to become a family favorite!
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