Going on a field trip is a day that your students will always remember. As librarians, we usually do not get to participate in field trips. I always wanted to join in when second grade goes to Mt. Vernon or third grade visits Monticello. However, it just never worked out. Now that we are in a pandemic situation, spring field trips are canceled. Virtual field trips are nothing new, but however they have taken on new meaning. Even in a normal school year, there are many advantages of taking a ... Read the Post
10 Virtual Field Trips Your Students Will Love
Funny Chapter Books Read-Alouds
Are you looking for a read aloud that will have your students laughing out loud? During this time of self-quarantine and distance learning it is more important than ever to find ways to lighten your students spirits and make their days a little brighter. And I think funny chapter books are likely to engage your students more, especially boys and reluctant readers. This is a collection of 15 of my favorite funny chapter books to read with your third, fourth and fifth grade students. Some of ... Read the Post
April Picture Books
Spring is finally here! The birds are chirping and my tulips are blooming. The books on my April read-aloud list are guaranteed to put a spring in your step! They celebrate Earth Day and Easter. There are also books about gardening and birds and flowers. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure policy for more information. KENYA'S ... Read the Post
Two Free eBook Resources
Wow! I truly don't know what to say or even think about this whole situation. So I am not going to even try. What I am going to do is tell you about two ways your students can access free eBooks from home. You will definitely want to share both of these with students, parents and teachers. Junior Library Guild - free access to their collection of e-books Junior Library Guild is providing unlimited access to their eBook platform for students to read online. They have three platforms to ... Read the Post
Preparing for an Extended School Closing – Resources for School Librarians
As the coronavirus continues to spread it seems like more and more schools are closing for an extended period of time. This is leading to schools frantically trying to come up with a plan to keep students learning and engaged during this time. When you go online to search for information or to find resources to use with your students it can be very overwhelming. There is so much information out there that it can be hard to know where to start looking. You go onto Facebook and there are ... Read the Post
Teaching Primary Students to be Internet Safety Superheroes
A few years ago I only taught online safety lessons to my fifth graders. I was shocked to hear how many of them had Facebook accounts and used YouTube without supervision. Then it was Snapchat and my third graders getting into trouble for posting inappropriate photos on Instagram. Now I have kindergarten students with smartphones and text during recess. This made me realize just how important it is to teach all students not only how to stay safe online but how to be responsible digital ... Read the Post
