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Picture Books That Inspire Readers to Create
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 ›
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Find Strength in Nature: These Three Picture Books Will Show You How
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 ›
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Maps in Endpapers: What Stories Do They Tell?
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 ›
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Earth Hour: A Collaboration Lesson
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 ›
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Together We Are Better: Collaborative Lesson Ideas Inspired by Picture Books
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 ›
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New 4-Week AASL eCourse
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 ›
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Top 20 Knowledge Quest Posts of 2020
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 ›
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Collaboration: 3 Lesson Ideas with Picture Books
What does collaboration look like during a global pandemic? All around us, we see examples of people finding ways to work together to solve problems. Collaborators understand the power of listening to different perspectives, trying things out, and working with… Read More ›
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5 Lesson Ideas with Picture Books and Laughter
“Laughter is the best medicine.” You’ve heard that saying, right? The Mayo Clinic supports this message in their post “Stress Relief from Laughter? It’s No Joke.” They present the benefits of having a good laugh. So when things get a… Read More ›
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Tips to Consider before Teaching Lessons about American Indians
Before teaching your next lesson about American Indians, read “Tips for Teachers: Developing Instructional Materials about American Indians” by Dr. Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo) and Dr. Jean Mendoza (White). This one-page guide shares ten examples to help facilitate culturally sensitive… Read More ›