encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
Sometimes it is really hard to write this blog. I feel like I should be posting at least three times a week if not more. But you and I both know, I don't usually make my three times a week goal 😦 Anyway, I have been thinking all day, "what to write, what to write,... Continue Reading →
Earlier I wrote about finding unique biographies. I love learning about people and their accomplishments. Because of this I have been taking a close look at our biography section. We have a wonderful collection of biographies for all ages. Many of them are picture books meant to introduce children to influential people. While perusing the biography section... Continue Reading →
As we approach St. Philip's open house this weekend I am reminded of all the open houses I have experienced during my years at SP. There were the ones as a student, then the ones when I first started working as a Teachers Assistant and finally, the ones as a Librarian. Each experience was unique... Continue Reading →
Since last year I have been asked by various students and parents if the library had the Warrior Cats series. The first time I was asked I had never heard of it. The second time I did a little investigating and the third and fourth time I seriously thought about acquiring this series in the library. We... Continue Reading →
There is something very pretty about some of the buildings in Russia. I think they look like they belong in candy land. Two of the most famous Russian cities are Moscow and St. Petersburg. They also happen to be the two largest cities in Russia.The KremlinMoscow, the capital of Russia is it's largest city. This... Continue Reading →
The 5th graders have been busy checking out Biographies for their book reports. To be quite honest I love and hate this time of year. I love the idea of the children learning about remarkable people and history makers. I love that the children get to read these books and perhaps be inspired by other... Continue Reading →
In other words...Hello! The country of the month for January is Russia. What an exciting country and culture to get to know! Don't you think?Catherine the GreatFirst off you have their interesting history from Mongol invasions to the great Tsar and dynasties and all the opulence that comes with such a government. But the people felt deprived... Continue Reading →
I wanted to read a few books over Christmas break. There are so many library books that I haven't read. Unfortunately I only managed to read one book. A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly is one of our newer additions to the Junior High Fiction section of the library. I am always drawn to historical fiction... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 