The school break is getting closer, and amidst all the excitement, many of you have gotten in touch with us as you prepare your students to continue their important listening work outside of school.…
Listening Outside the Box
December 16, 2021
Gwen Mak
Middle School,
Small Groups,
Winter Break,
road trips,
High School,
Elementary
The days are still short, the weather isn’t great, and we’re all starting to get a little restless. Sounds dour, but we think it’s actually the perfect time for a little mindset recharge and reframe!…
Here on the East Coast, we're getting our first taste of winter weather and that has us all excited for a Snow Day! We've got our pjs on back to front (because that helps encourage the clouds to make…
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…
Fly Away with a Great Story
November 14, 2019
Guest blogger
Parents,
Vacation,
Winter Break,
listening,
Family,
Listening Activities,
Home Connection
**This is a guest post, written by Jenny Holt.
You may think that aviophobia (fear of flying) is exclusively an adult thing, but the National Institute of Mental Health reports that up to 25% of all…
We've reached that half-way point in Winter Break when the days start to run together. Maybe you're traveling again, gearing up to ring in the new year with friends and family, or both! We hope…
Let's face it - the holidays can be stressful! Taking some time for yourself might be one of the best gifts you get (or give!) this season. Here are some ideas to help you relax amid the holiday…
It's that time of year again - when students follow the weather reports closely, wear their pajamas backwards, and choreograph snow dances. Everyone loves a snow day! They're great for catching up on…
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…
