encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
Open house is always such a fun time. When I was a St. Philip's student I remember it being a very exciting day full of anticipation and fun. I see that same excitement on the children's faces today. This is not the same excitement that occurs on the first day of school. Instead of wondering... Continue Reading →
The past few weeks I have been working toward revamping The Falcons Fables. I wanted it to be more user friendly and easier to navigate. I believe I have achieved those goals.The major change has been to move all my links from the side bar to the tabs at the top of the page. I... Continue Reading →
The library has a brand new Kindle Fire. We are testing it with Destiny Quest in the hopes that it will be useful for all library users. I am also interested in how it works with our lending policies. Prior to the Kindle we did not provide eBooks. I have felt for a long time... Continue Reading →
I have a dream that one day...little black boys and black girlswill be able to join hands with little white boys and white girlsas sisters and brothers.I have a dreams today! -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.August 28, 1963I believe it is safe to say that we all know this powerful speech. We all understand what Dr.... Continue Reading →
So I might be creating bad library habits. You see, every once in awhile, I need to listen to music. Actually, that isn't true, I ALWAYS need to listen to music. Usually, I have it playing very low so only I can hear it if I am at my desk. But occasionally I want to... Continue Reading →
I am a sucker for books with soft dreamy illustrations. Perhaps it is the soothing effect of the artwork or the magical nature of the colors. Either way, when I see such a book I immediately open it up, eager for the happy feelings that accompany such a read. Cloud Dance by Thomas Locker is... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 