During a normal year, packing up and getting the library ready for summer can be stressful and chaotic. And we all know, this 2020 is not a normal year. Instead of having a couple weeks to clean, round up overdue books, pack away materials and makerspace items and complete the thousands of other items on my checklist, I am limited to less than a day. I am not allowed to have anyone come in and help me. No assistant or bored students who are looking for something to do instead of watching yet ... Read the Post
Ending the School Year During a Pandemic
May Picture Books
My favorite May picture books does not have any type of theme. This list is more of a mish-mash of some of my favorite read alouds. Usually by this time in the school year my library is closed due to testing and I am going to classrooms for library. This is also the time for field trips. The books I end up using for read alouds go along with their field trips (usually the zoo) as well as high-interest books. These include books that are funny or silly as well as some engaging nonfiction. It's ... Read the Post
10 Virtual Field Trips Your Students Will Love
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
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
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