When collaborating with teachers, I like to have a toolkit of ideas as we brainstorm ways to design lessons and assessment activities. Like authors get writer’s block, I also get “stuck” thinking of new ideas to implement with classes. The… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
What art supplies can learners find at home? If they have colored paper, recycled materials, and music, they could make something wonderful! Below is a list of picture books that will inspire learners to get crafty and create. Some titles… Read More ›
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 ›
Media literacy is the ability to read, question, synthesize, and produce mass communication. Where do you get your news? How do you know it’s valid? What is your process for checking relevancy? Everyone should consider these questions as they consume… Read More ›
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 ›