Learning commons elementary

By Katherine Thach Cobb County schools are in the process of transitioning all school libraries and media centers into learning commons. The learning commons will implement new technologies, allowi…

Fixed schedule in your elementary library? You can still offer makerspace learning activities with makerspace centers as part of a library centers program.

What is the difference between a makerspace and a meaningful makerspace? A makerspace is a place in a classroom, school, or library where students are encouraged to create, tinker, and explore. Nevertheless, a meaningful makerspace goes beyond giving students Legos and telling them to build. Rath

Academic Ways to Use the MaKey-MaKey in the Elementary Classroom: Fun ways to advance coding in the classroom!

How to manage centers in the library with ease! Tips and tricks on organization and links to center ideas from a librarian herself.

The library, at one time, was the center of the school building. It's where knowledge was held, books were shared, and ideas were generated. It was quiet, to the point that mini-lessens were taught about the edict required while in the confines of this environment. A library in 1980 could look very similar to one today - Why is this? Nothing else has stayed the same...our students are different, technology has changed the way we gain information, and brain research has restructured our…

In my AASL Knowledge Quest post, I take a look at how to transform your library space, even if you have a tight budget. There's lots of tips and advice.

***This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. By purchasing an item on the Amazon site using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase.*** I am often asked how to get started with STEM in the elementary classroom, and the beginning of the school year is the perfect time to dive in...