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• Picture Books that Support Social and Emotional Learning: Identity and Agency

  By Maureen Schlosser on 09/13/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Has your school adopted or created a social and emotional learning (SEL) framework? If so, are you wondering how to integrate SEL in the school library? If you answered “yes” to both questions, I have an idea for you. Read… Read More ›

• Engage Learners with an Inquiry Lesson about Traveling to School

  By Maureen Schlosser on 08/17/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Would you like to start the school year with an inquiry lesson that supports the Engage Shared Foundation? Here’s an idea for you. Ask learners how they travel to school. Then, invite them to think about how children around the… Read More ›

• Searching for Awe: Why It Matters and Resources to Help

  By Maureen Schlosser on 07/21/2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Awe is a feeling of reverence and wonder. We experience awe when we see, hear, taste, or smell something that gives us goose bumps. When you feel a sense of awe, soak it all in. Relishing in this feeling nourishes… Read More ›

• Picture Books That Inspire Readers to Create

  By Maureen Schlosser on 06/16/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Did you know that author/illustrator Yuyi Morales is a self-taught artist? The public library was her school. Picture books inspired her to create. When Morales immigrated to America, she spent hours studying and copying picture books. The books fueled her… Read More ›

• Find Strength in Nature: These Three Picture Books Will Show You How

  By Maureen Schlosser on 05/20/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Think of a time when you explored the outdoors. How did it change you? I recall the one time I went rock climbing. It was hard and scary, but I clambered to the top. I remember feeling a sense of… Read More ›

• Maps in Endpapers: What Stories Do They Tell?

  By Maureen Schlosser on 04/19/2021 • ( 5 )

  

  When you first open a book, take a look at the front endpapers. An interesting map might catch your eye. Most times, these maps serve a purpose. And if you pass over them, you could miss a part of the… Read More ›

• Earth Hour: A Collaboration Lesson

  By Maureen Schlosser on 03/15/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Earth Hour is a global event that takes place every year at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March. For one hour, people turn off their lights. Famous monuments, statues, and landmarks go dark. This grassroots movement began in… Read More ›

• Together We Are Better: Collaborative Lesson Ideas Inspired by Picture Books

  By Maureen Schlosser on 02/16/2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Are you looking for collaborative lesson ideas that inspire learners to work together to solve problems? Find inspiration with the AASL Standards Framework for Learners and compelling picture books. The Collaborate Shared Foundation guides learners to “Work effectively with others… Read More ›

• New 4-Week AASL eCourse

  By Maureen Schlosser on 01/28/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Did you take a look at the award-winning books announced by the American Library Association this week? I was excited to find my favorite picture books on the list. Some of the books are perfect for designing lessons around the… Read More ›

• Top 20 Knowledge Quest Posts of 2020

  By Maureen Schlosser on 01/19/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  School librarians stay informed about their profession by subscribing to the Knowledge Quest blog. The content covers topics about collaboration, teaching and learning, professional development, library management, advocacy and technology. Knowledge Quest bloggers shared resources to support school librarians during… Read More ›