For the past several years, I've been doing a Box Storytime/Play Party in January. I've been wondering what I could do with cardboard now that I primarily work with ages 5-12. When I saw another librarian post about MakeDo cardboard construction kits on social media, I had my answer! I took this program to two… Continue reading STEAM Family Fun with Cardboard!
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Bricks and Books Club: El Deafo
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
Bricks and Books Club: Spy School
Back with another Bricks and Books Club post! We recently read Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. Kids could read the book or the new graphic novel adaptation (or both)! Most of us who read both said we preferred the book over the graphic novel. Book Blurb: Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but… Continue reading Bricks and Books Club: Spy School