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Worksheets for Online Reading
Are you looking for online reading lessons to share with your learning community? If so, I am creating worksheets for books available online. My hope is that the worksheets will help remote learners respond to literature. This is a work-in-progress…. Read More ›
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Explore the World with Books
The coronavirus is impacting travel plans as I write this post. Some families are canceling spring vacation plans. Now might be a good time to remind the learning community that you can take a trip around the world without having… Read More ›
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5 Picture Books That Support the Inquire Shared Foundation
Are you looking for picture books that compel learners to inquire about the world? I have five wonderful titles for you. Each of the books listed below inspire work with the Inquire Shared Foundation. You won’t just casually read these… Read More ›
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Get Uncomfortable and Learn Something New
Have you ever read an inspiring social media post that got you thinking? Check out the post below. Tori Arsenault, a pharmacist, wrote that she is dedicating 20 minutes a day to learn something new. Her note stuck with me… Read More ›
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25 Top Viewed Knowledge Quest Posts of 2019
Where do you turn for tips and advice about running a school library? I hope the Knowledge Quest blog is your favorite go-to resource! Here, thousands of readers interact with posts on relevant topics. You’ll learn about transforming your library… Read More ›
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Illustrated Maps: How Drawing One Map Can Support the Explore Shared Foundation
Illustrated maps are creative representations of a region. They are colorful, fun and interesting. These maps can be found on purses, shirts, coffee mugs, posters, and in books. When you look closely at these maps, you’ll realize the research that… Read More ›
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Get Ready for the Christmas Bird Count with These Books
The first Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place 119 years ago. The purpose of the event was to save birds from a hunting tradition. Hunters would gather on Christmas day to shoot as many birds as they could. The person… Read More ›
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Improve Visual Literacy Skills with Picture Books
Visual literacy is the ability to gather meaning from an image. It’s the practice of asking questions about what we see and why it matters. Giving learners opportunities to look closely at images will sharpen their critical thinking skills. Picture… Read More ›
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Engage Readers with the Whole Book Approach
The Whole Book Approach is a read-aloud model that engages learners to gather clues from illustrations. Readers become active participants as they look closely at the artwork from cover to cover. This model is important because learners use their schema… Read More ›
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Summer Children’s Literature Institute at Simmons University: Make Way for Diverse Books
The Summer Children’s Literature Institute is a four-day symposium with outstanding authors, illustrators, editors, and publishers. The institute is held at Simmons University. Esteemed faculty and enthusiastic students do an incredible job running this remarkable event. This year, the theme… Read More ›