Articles related to "School Libraries"

More than just bricks and mortars, libraries are a reflection of the information age. Libraries are as different as the types of clientele and users they serve.

One of the best ways to get kids in the school library is to hold inspiring events, organize book fairs and offer exciting library activities.

Encourage kids into the library for reading, writing, learning and exploring with these inspiring ideas for creating a positive learning environment.

One of the best ways to get pupils interested in the library is to organize a special visit from an author. Follow these tips for a smooth, stress-free event!

Software provides teachers with the tools to track their personal classroom library.

Urban legends - or false stories that spread widely - about college students include the tale of the student who got a 4.0 after her roommate committed suicide.

This article provides readers with tips on getting grant money for books.

Hot Dog and Bob and the Dangerously Dizzy Attack of the Hypno Hamsters spins out of control as an evil alien plans to hamsterize the entire human race.

The Room to Read organisation has won the Fast Company/Monitor Group Social Capitalist award five years running, but 3,000 zealous volunteers in 14 countries are the key.

As gifted kids' reading abilities surpass age-appropriate content, there are options for guiding them toward titles that will appeal to both readers and their parents.

Libraries, schools and bookstores celebrate this annual attempt to emphasize the importance of literary freedom and the opposition of all forms of literary censorship.

Three out of the top ten banned books of 2007-08 have LGBT content. The ALA is fighting to keep books with LGBT themes accessible to the public in libraries and schools.

Nonprofit organization Kids Need to Read raises money through donations and Ebay online auctions to buy books for schools, libraries, and other institutions in need.

You may think that banning books was something that happened in Victorian times, but banning books still happens -- and mystery novels are not exempt.

This November, organizations such as the Adoption Council of Canada will be building awareness about adoption through events, panel discussions and advertising campaigns.

Using your interests to fuel your volunteer work will give you more energy and enthusiasm for giving.

Tips to organize a classroom library to entice your students to read and read some more.

Bass presents a clear and concise art historical view of the Spanish court under Philip III.

Teach students about weather by having them be a Meteorologist for the Week.

Freeing Your Creativity is a classic book for beginning and experienced writers. It teaches how to banish fears, bad habits and excuses that keep creativity locked away.

Hansel and Gretel is a classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale. This version, retold by Rika Lesser and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky is a classic in its own right.

If you've been crafting for the love of it and need to ramp up your efforts to bring in a little extra cash, there are resources out there to help you sell your crafts.

This year marks the 10th anniversary celebration of Get Caught Reading Month. A look at the history and how individuals and communities can join in the festivities.

Educators, Librarians and other professionals can find book reviews, timely articles about literature for children and young adults through these wonderful magazines.

Once school is out for the summer, students think learning should end, too. But without picking up a book to read, they could lose the gains they made during the year.

No longer confined to urban farmers' markets, more and more Americans are turning toward farm share programs and their own "recession gardens" to feed their families.

2006 Hans Christian Anderson award winner, Margaret Mahy, has the following sound advice to aspiring writers: Be Persistent! Work Hard! Be Tough! And Read! Read! Read!

In a typical Hollywood move, John Hughes' masterful "The Breakfast Club" is being rehashed- this time in an airport.

National Geographic photos paired with careful historical research create a top-notch children's photo-essay that highlights the Native American experience in 1621.

Mastery of teaching with technology tools, along with the use of web-based resources for teaching and learning content is a focal point for preparing students today.

An overview of how the historical book club developed into the reading groups that are popular in today's society with author Rachel Jacobsohn.

Encouraging a nine-year-old girl to read can sometimes be a challenge. There are many books and other reading materials that will interest a fourth grade girl.

From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.

Many annual charity events are held in Australia to promote awareness of a variety of illnesses and problems that would benefit from better community support.

Susan and Dan Gottlieb share their backyard with bobcats, gopher snakes, hummingbirds, dragonflies, cottontail bunnies, lizards, bats, and an occasional coyote.

Since 1982, Banned Books Week has been celebrated in the United States during the last week in September. It reminds Americans of the freedom of speech and of the press.

Gingerbread is a funny, poignant and irreverent story about a savvy and strangely likeable sixteen year old punk-Goth misfit girl with a dead-on and amusing take on life.

Collaborative learning experiences achieve the highest level of concept reinforcement and afford colleagues the opportunity to build professional relationships.

Unplanned teacher absences should not result in wasted classroom time. Creating "emergency lesson plans" will ensure the continuity of classroom learning.

The importance of the public library and your daycare program

The library is the first stop for researching literature essays. Librarians, reference works, inter-library loans, and even browsing, can all point to important sources.

Celebrate Easter with meaningful and interesting activities that will engage both parents and children.

Literature students should use digital sources for essay research. These can come from the internet, or electronic databases accessed through school libraries.

Intrigue your students with tangram puzzles that are easy to create and will provide them with hours of educational fun.

The Greatest Generation Interview Project allows students to learn interviewing, memoir writing, historical research, and organizing the data for future reference.

Inspire poetry writing with published poems and even paper wads. Help students find poem ideas in student created paper balls or try a copy change poem.

With new schemes aimed at getting boys into reading, here are some tips for mums to encourage reading at home, and ideas for schools to get boys into libraries.

Homemade Halloween costumes are "in," thanks to the economy. Have fun, save money and teach kids about hand hygiene and handwashing by making a H1N1 flu-themed costume.

How to Build Your Own Country is part textbook and part instruction manual, but for children it is mostly a fun guide to micronation building.

If you're a college student, expect to be asked "What's you major?" fairly often. If you don't know the answer to that question, here are some ideas to help you decide.