Well it’s ALMOST sweet summertime here in Virginia (school ends June 19 to be exact!) and that means a couple of things for me: It’s time for some serious self-care after being in education during a national pandemic.I'm headed to South Dakota for a mini getaway...I can't wait to see Mt. Rushmore!It’s time to polish up on my summer professional development reading. I think as librarians it’s really important to make sure that we are always at the “top” of our game. I like to use ... Read the Post
The 10 Best Professional Development Books for Librarians
Poetry Unit Ideas for the Library
When you tell your students that you are going to write poetry, do you typically have a few that are excited, but the majority let out an audible sigh? Students often have the misconception that poetry is about following a lot of rules and using words that they don’t understand. They’re more open and excited when the focus shifts toward sharing their ideas and feelings with others in a creative format. Many students have a favorite type of poetry that they are drawn to. I have some different ... Read the Post
