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Home for the Holidays
December 09, 2021
Gwen Mak
At Home Use,
Comprehension,
Just Listening,
Middle School,
Parents,
Audio Books,
listening,
High Schoolers,
High School,
Homeschool,
Tradition,
Listening Activities,
Home Connection,
Elementary
It's Ramadan! The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a month-long celebration of community that culminates in Eid al-Fitr. Considered one of the most important events on the Islamic…
Black History Month
February 21, 2020
Gwen Mak
Black History Month,
Historical Fiction,
Your Classroom,
classroom,
Multicultural,
History,
Tradition,
School,
Curricular Units
It's become a February tradition for us to focus on the titles in our catalog that relate to Black History Month. It's a great chance to look back at some notable new titles from the past year. Plus,…
Jingle Books!
December 13, 2019
Gwen Mak
Library,
Vacation,
Winter Break,
Winter Holidays,
Listen Up,
Story Time,
Family,
Tradition,
Listening Activities,
Home Connection
Getting your students and staff interested and excited about listening is often down to their first introduction to audiobooks. First impressions matter, and finding a title that grabs your…
The D-Day invasions of Normandy are remembered as a turning point in world history. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, beginning an operation that would lead to…
Audiobooks are great any time of year, but the colder winter months are especially enticing for listening with many opportunities for cozy story times by the fire or while watching snow fall. This…
Thanksgiving may be over, but that doesn't mean the time for giving thanks needs to end. Many studies have shown the benefits of practicing an attitude of gratitude year round. Increasingly, it's…
Friendsgiving
November 19, 2018
Gwen Mak
Activities,
Fall,
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Thanksgiving,
group,
Family,
Tradition
Around Thanksgiving last year, we discussed the importance of family stories. This year, we're taking another look at personal histories, but shifting our focus slightly - towards friends. Because…
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 26, 2018
Gwen Mak
Fall,
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Parents,
classroom,
Story Time,
Multicultural,
History,
Family,
Tradition,
ELA,
EL,
ESL
Every year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. One of several months dedicated to highlighting various culture and ethnicities, Hispanic Heritage Month is our…
Sharing meals and food can be a big part of our lives. Kitchens are often the busiest and most social rooms in our homes. Many stories are written about food-related traditions and experiences. These…
