What Should a Teacher Look Like?
Ever since I was four years old, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, I never saw any teachers who shared aspects of my identities.
Books
10 Unique Poetry Books for Kids
Poetry offers students a chance to play with words and experiment with writing structures, and can be an innovative way to bring joy to reading.
8 STEM Books About Real-Life Inventors
These suggested reads about inventors may spark your students’ interest in all things building, tinkering, and creating.
Turning Pages: Putting the Fun Back into Reading
By middle school or earlier, many children have lost motivation, confidence, and focus in reading. Where does it all start to go downhill, and what can be done to change that?
The Benefits of Large Print Books
I thought large print titles would be good for students with visual impairments or for struggling readers. I had no idea how many regular education students would enjoy them too.
The Evolving Role of Librarians
These days, more schools are transforming traditional libraries into learning commons—places where students collaborate and participate in learning.