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Library Media Specialist in Arkansas. Self-proclaimed geek. Lover of nature and music. Always learning.

• Celebrating Digital Citizenship Week

  By Ashley Cooksey on 10/10/2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Are you celebrating Digital Citizenship Week? According to Common Sense Education, Digital Citizenship Week is October 16-20, 2017. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with “fake news,” Photoshopped pictures, social media at its peak, and multiple digital devices… Read More ›

• See One, Do One, Teach One

  By Ashley Cooksey on 09/11/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  The phrase “see one, do one, teach one” is often used for medical personnel, particularly trainees focused in surgical areas. The phrase reflects a method of teaching in which a surgical student will observe a procedure, perform the procedure on… Read More ›

• 5 Creative Book Display Ideas (without wall space)

  By Ashley Cooksey on 08/03/2017 • ( 1 )

  

  I’ve had the privilege to work in various styles of school libraries, none of which had wall space for book displays or advertisements. Drawing students into the library at the beginning of the year is one of the easiest ways… Read More ›

• 5 Ways to Advocate for Your School Library This Year

  By Ashley Cooksey on 07/13/2017 • ( 3 )

  

    Advocacy. How often do you think about how to advocate for your school library? How often do you read blogs, articles, and essays published with ideas on how and why to advocate for your program? It is an almost… Read More ›

• Just Let the Kids Do It

  By Ashley Cooksey on 06/14/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  “Just let the kids do it,” our dance teacher often sighs at me. I’ll admit. I’m a bit of a control freak. Like to the point I will unload the dishwasher after my mother loads it, only to reload it… Read More ›

• Partnering with the Public Library: Book Talks & More

  By Ashley Cooksey on 05/08/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  A partnership with the public library can provide a school library with a wealth of resources. Often, a school library’s funding is much, much less than your local public library’s funding. Recently, I reached out to my local county library branch… Read More ›

• Celebrate #SLM17 with Flipgrid

  By Ashley Cooksey on 04/13/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Each year, school libraries celebrate #SLM17, or School Library Month. The hashtag #SLM17 is used to follow the conversation on social media, with the numerals changing each year. You may recall a post about the history of SLM in March… Read More ›

• Student Read Alouds

  By Ashley Cooksey on 03/07/2017 • ( 3 )

  

  Listening to an adult or peer read aloud can benefit students at any age. Most states compile a reading list of books that have been nominated for a state reading award annually. For Arkansas, there are three divisions: Arkansas Diamond… Read More ›

• Physical Movement in the Library: 5 Ways to Incorporate Physical Activity

  By Ashley Cooksey on 02/06/2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Close your eyes and picture a library. What do you see? Many people would respond with things like: rows of books on shelves, people reading, quiet, calm. None of those things mention physical movement; however, the library is a great… Read More ›

• New Year’s Goals I Will NOT Keep

  By Ashley Cooksey on 01/10/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  January of the new year marks a time in (almost) everyone’s lives when we set about making goals to help better ourselves in the coming year. Most are for health and fitness. Maybe a reading challenge or goal. But, what is… Read More ›