Each year I promote the nominated books for the Pacific Northwest Library Association's Young Reader's Choice Award in my 4th and 5th grade classes. My students are eligible to vote for their favorite book in the Junior Division, which covers grades 4-6. I use book trailers and a library catalog review activity in my library classes to get the … [Read More...]
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Teach in a Tipi for an Engaging Learning Experience!
Recently I collaborated with the music and physical education teachers in my school to provide an interdisciplinary unit around the theme of Native American Culture. (Yes, these are the same friends who had the great idea to team up for an Irish Unit Collaboration around St. Patrick's Day!) In Montana, we celebrate American Indian Heritage Week … [Read More...]