It seems that every four years the world is captivated by the fun and amazing feats of the Winter Games. It’s the perfect time to capitalize on this universal excitement with some fun Winter Olympics activities for your elementary library! Collaborate with Other Specialists You may already know what a difference it made in my school when the physical education and music teachers and I
January Library Lessons
Happy New Year!! The new year at school brings a fresh start and can help energize your January library lessons. It’s time to help your elementary students get excited about reading again, for one thing. Since the holiday craziness is behind us, it’s a great time to dive deeper into learning without fear of interruption! Here are some topics that I like to cover in
Strengthen Research Skills for 2nd and 3rd Grades
Teaching research skills in second and third grades is fun when you remember a few important guidelines. The key is looking at the big picture. What have your students learned up until this point? And what will your students need as they progress though school? Research skills for second and third grade students build upon an early foundation and lay the groundwork for future learning
Research Skills for Kindergarten and First Grade
Is it possible to teach research skills in the primary grades? Of course the answer is a resounding “YES!” The key is looking at the big picture – what will your students need as they progress though school? Research skills for kindergarten and first grade students lay the groundwork for future learning and success. Think of these skills in the primary grades as building a