Have you ever noticed the amount of garbage that leaves your school cafeteria on a daily basis? I never did until I was assigned to cafeteria duty. When it was time for the children to clean up after they were… Read More ›
Student Engagement/ Teaching Models
School Library/Community Connection to help with summer slide
Developing a summer school library community connection in a rural setting We have all heard so much about the “summer slide” the past two or three summers. There are many instructive articles for parents from ed.gov, the Huffington Post, and… Read More ›
Friday Finds – Knowledge of Patrons
Have you seen the story about this Colorado teacher? It is amazing. With just a simple question posed to her students, she learned so much about her class. She was shocked and surprised by many of their answers. As… Read More ›
Friday Finds – So Many Books to Movies This Year
There are so many books that are making it to the big screen this year, that we cannot ignore the opportunity to draw in readers, both reluctant and avid. From picture books to adult novels there are over 50 books… Read More ›
Friday Finds
Looking for a way to get creative with your 6th – 12th grade students? Here is a contest that is just what you have been looking for. Sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation and Scholastic, this video contest lets… Read More ›