I am a K-12 librarian at Mesilla Valley Christian School. I have a masters degree in Children's Literature and hold a NM teaching certificate with a Library Media Endorsement.
First week after spring break – so I made it an easy one. Our focus from the “littles” through fourth grade was the Land of Enchantment Book Award. If you aren’t in New Mexico, I’m sure your state has a Children’s Choice Award you can participate in. With the “littles” through second grade we read… More Week by Week – Week 29
As you many know I have a book review blog. There are at least 25 posts each month – books I’ve read as part of book tours, books I’ve read to my students in the library, and books I have previewed for the library or the Land of Enchantment Award. I thought it might be… More Favorite Books of March 2019
What day in April are you most excited to celebrate?… More April 2019
It was the week before spring break but the kiddos didn’t seem too wild. My week started with a visit from our ninth graders who are getting ready to start their big English research project. Every year I go over resources with them and review research strategies with them. I have a couple of pages… More Week by Week Series – Week 28
I don’t know what your week was like but mine was a bit challenging. With the time change, high winds, and colder than normal temperatures, everyone at school seemed a little off. One of my “littles” who has been at school all year asked me three times what my name is. Speaking of my littles… More Week by Week – Week 27
Are you ready for another week? Here’s what we did in our library times last week. With my “littles,” we read Make Way for Ducklings and One Boy. For their activity I had them complete a coloring page from LiBEARy Skills Grades K-3 on proper library behavior. They had made books with their teacher so… More Week by Week Series – Week 26
Children’s Craft Day is March 14. If you are looking for some ideas of how to celebrate, here is a list of web sites where you can get some inspiration. The Spruce Crafts – 27 Crafts for Elementary School Kids, There are several fun ones on this page – paper lanterns and Pom Pom Caterpillars… More Children’s Craft Day
How was your week? Mine was full – regular classes as well as classes visiting for research. With my “littles” I read Verdi and Round Like a Ball before the lesson. One of my “littles” was out in “left field” this week – not disruptive but not paying attention to the story either. I don’t know about you, but when… More Week by Week Series – Week 25
How will you celebrate March?… More March 2019