& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
We read El Deafo by Cece Bell for our last Bricks and Books Club meeting of the year! Being Hard of Hearing myself, this graphic novel is near and dear to my heart. I was so excited to share it with this group! Book Blurb: Starting at a new school is scary, especially with a… Continue reading Bricks and Books Club: El Deafo
It's been awhile since I blogged about Bricks and Books! As I gear up for fall sessions at a new library, I've been revisiting some of my all-time favorite plans, including The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller: Book Blurb: Natalie used to like science and spent much of her childhood in her botanist… Continue reading Bricks and Books Club: The Science of Breakable Things
Once a month, my library presents STEAM Storytime in place of Preschool Storytime. Here's a recent plan centered on constructive block play. Sing: Hi, Hello & How Are You? Welcome/Intro Welcome to STEAM Storytime! Today we’re focusing on Engineering. Research shows that constructive play (creating and building with different types of materials) supports children’s physical,… Continue reading STEAM Storytime Spotlight: Build & Break
Storytime in the Stacks 