Defeating the “Decline By 9”
Scholastic released their Kids & Family Reading Report. There were a lot of interesting seeds in there, but my biggest concern is the “Decline By 9.” I’ve seen this firsthand … Continue reading
Be the Competition! Join the School Age Programming Movement
As I am taking the plunge into the school age programming pool and trying to get others to swim with me, I am noticing a trend…Some youth services librarians don’t think … Continue reading
Rethinking Book Clubs for the School Age
After years of tweaking, I have perfected the Book Club for Kids. When I began my career as a children’s librarian, I was under the impression that any child that … Continue reading
Why I Continue to Read Middle Grade Fiction
I’ve been asked by friends, colleagues, and family members, “Why do you read kid’s books?” My current position is more administrative. I no longer book talk to kids (or their … Continue reading
Fractured Fairy Tale Club: Book vs. Movie
In honor of our local theater featuring The Little Mermaid this summer, I decided to do a fractured fairy tale club to coordinate with them. Some local children will be … Continue reading
Book vs. Movie: Ant Bully
I’ve done a series of successful Book vs. Movie programs with grades K-6. Here’s another one: Read the picture book The Ant Bully to the children. That way there is no requirement … Continue reading
Book vs. Movie: Epic
I’ve done a series of successful Book vs. Movie programs with grades K-6. Here’s another one: Read the picture book Leaf Men to the children. That way there is no requirement … Continue reading
Book vs. Movie: Meet the Robinsons
I’ve done a series of successful Book vs. Movie programs with grades K-6. Here’s another one: Read the picture book A Day with Wilbur Robinson to the children. That way there is … Continue reading
Book vs. Movie: Babar
I’ve done a series of successful Book vs. Movie programs with grades K-6. Here’s another one: Read the picture book Babar to the children. That way there is no requirement to watch … Continue reading
Book vs. Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
I’ve done a series of successful Book vs. Movie programs with grades K-6. Here’s another one: Read the picture book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs to the children. That way there … Continue reading
Mary Poppins Club
Over a four-week period, I did reading club featuring the classic story of P.L. Travers’ Mary Poppins. It was hugely successful with a high retention rate of early elementary school … Continue reading
Flannel Friday Halloween Extravaganza
Welcome to Flannel Friday’s Halloween Extravaganza! There are enough ideas in here to do a whole season of Halloween-themed storytimes! Click away my friends… Halloween Ideas: Carol shares a Halloween … Continue reading
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