Teaching book care is an important lesson to go over with the students in the beginning of the school year.  I usually start out reading the book “Mr. Wiggle’s Library” and “Mr. Wiggle’s Book” by Paula M. Craig and Carol L. Thompson.  I found this really cute idea last year (I’m trying to find out…

I always like to start off a new school year reading a fun picture book to each class.  I think it’s important to set the tone, and show them the power of a good story.  As a result, I’m always on the lookout for great books to read for the beginning of the year.  I…

     I like to do small “mini-events” with my PreK, Kinder, ELE, and ICAP classes toward the beginning of the year, to help get them excited about the library.  I usually use the book from Jumpstart’s Read for the Record but unfortunately, there were schedule conflicts that prevented me from getting everything ready by their October…

    Over the last four years, I’ve developed a tradition of visiting the younger grades as the “Book Fairy” on the first day of school, and then visiting 3rd-5th as the “Library Goddess” on the second day of school.  I quickly pop into all the classrooms after the announcements, and just do a quick…