Each summer I do a couple of Maker Mania Days as a fundraiser for my library. You can read about last year’s Day 1 here. I try to limit the 2-hour activity to students entering grades 3-8. I charge $10 for participation and try to get pre-registration so I know how many to plan for. Please… More Maker Mania 2
It’s the day before Spring Break at our school in addition to being the last day of the quarter. Some of my independent study students either left early for the break or are on a baseball trip, so I didn’t have some of my “regulars.” So, I was expecting a quiet day in the library… More The Day Before Spring Break
**This post contain an Animoto affiliate link and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Each fall I scan lists on the internet for potential Caldecott books for the following January. I check out as many of those as possible from our local public library and choose 10-15… More Mock Caldecott
My students are like most students – they love to play games. As librarian, I love to have them play games that help teach library skills. I have served as a school librarian for many years so some of my games come from old books. Fun-Brarian: Games, Activities, & Ideas to Liven Up Your Library! (an affiliate… More Games – Dewey Decimal System and Shelf Order