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• Timelines: Lesson Ideas to Crosswalk the Standards

  By Maureen Schlosser on 11/07/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you tried creating a timeline recently? I did, and what an enlightening experience it was! First, I had to find answers to questions I had about a topic. Then, I evaluated the information to check for accuracy. Finally, I… Read More ›

• 7 Brilliant Resources to Teach Mindfulness

  By Maureen Schlosser on 10/15/2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Why is mindfulness worth exploring with learners? Mindfulness is a practice in breathing, relaxing, and appreciating the present moment. Our minds stop racing. We become centered and focused. This relaxed state prepares us to contribute to learning in a meaningful… Read More ›

• Keep Kids Creative Week: 6 Lesson Ideas that Support the Standards

  By Maureen Schlosser on 09/20/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Did you know that the last week in September is National Keep Kids Creative Week? Bruce Van Patter, an illustrator and an author, started this holiday in 2003. He wanted to encourage children to imagine and create. Let’s celebrate creativity… Read More ›

• Humanizing Immigration with Picture Books

  By Maureen Schlosser on 08/14/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Did you see the cover of The New Yorker published on July 2, 2018? The illustration is quite remarkable. In it, we see terrified children peeking through the cloak of the Statue of Liberty. This powerful image brings attention to family… Read More ›

• Summer Reading List for Adults

  By Maureen Schlosser on 07/20/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  When children ask for a summer reading list, I bet you have great suggestions. But when adults ask you for recommendations, do you find yourself scratching your head? If so, have I got a list for you! This list is… Read More ›

• Encourage Conversation with a Compelling Illustration: A Lesson That Supports the AASL Standards Framework for Learners

  By Maureen Schlosser on 06/19/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Are you looking for a way to start a meaningful conversation with learners? Here’s an interesting idea: begin with a compelling illustration from a picture book. Just open up the book and give the audience time to notice…quietly. After some… Read More ›

• Community Summer Reading Projects

  By Maureen Schlosser on 05/14/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Are you looking for ideas to engage learners over the summer? I have a few to share, but you’ll need to enlist some help. Start with classroom educators. If any of the ideas below spark their interest, talk with reading… Read More ›

• Explore Earth Day and Poetry Month: Lessons That Support the AASL Standards Framework for Learners

  By Maureen Schlosser on 04/16/2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Did you know that Earth Day is a global celebration? Every year, on April 22, the world pays closer attention to the impact we have on Earth. The air we breath, the water we drink, and the land that supplies… Read More ›

• Library Lessons with Picture Books: Observing Birds

  By Maureen Schlosser on 03/15/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The Audubon Society has the perfect tagline: “Get Outside: That’s where the birds are, after all.” Wouldn’t students just love spending time observing birds in the playground? Many birds migrate during the month of March, so now is a great… Read More ›

• Diversify Your Collection With Student’s Help

  By Maureen Schlosser on 02/20/2018 • ( 2 )

  

  How diverse is your school library collection? Can students find themselves displayed throughout the library? Why does this matter? Books as Mirrors When author Grace Lin was little, books about Asian Americans were not available for her to read. This… Read More ›