K-12 For Educators

Teachers often find a disconnect between what they know works, and what the practical realities of their classrooms allow. One place where this often plays out in the secondary classroom is in...

The library media center is one of the most important places on a school campus for accessing information. Students need a place where they can have access to information, gain knowledge and...

Choosing the right reading strategies for your student or your emergent reader can depend greatly on the manner in which you prefer for him or her to learn to read. While some parents and...

Young children do not categorize learning. Finding out about something new is fun; what particular area of the curriculum counting, for example, belongs to is of no significance to them....

Although study of the history of art and/or architecture is often reserved for older students, fourth-grade students are the perfect candidates for these topics. By fourth grade, students become...

If you are looking to make unique book displays in your library or classroom, be creative and think outside of the box. You can display books without spending hundreds of dollars on special...

If you are a teacher who loves to encourage students to read, chances are that you have a library in your classroom. A classroom library makes books easily accessible to students; it also allows...

School literacy nights are a great way to promote reading, allow children to show off their skills, and make connections with family and community members. Reward them for their hard work by...

The school library is one of the most important buildings in a child's life. It's where she may learn to love books and reading, but it might also be where she has problems developing reading and...

Reading is one of the most important skills -- if not the most important -- that a child needs to learn. Learning to read will lead to an appreciation of the written word. With improved reading...

Librarians all over the country utilize the CREW method of weeding to keep their collections manageable. It's useful for school libraries and home libraries as well. Maintaining a book collection...

Extra money means more books for your library! However, in tough economic times, it is hard to get budget increases. There are many fun fundraisers that relate directly to libraries. In...

When you are teaching on a specific theme, you need as many quality materials and resources as you can get. Kids learn and retain more knowledge when they are exposed to the material in a variety...

Most students do not readily anticipate reading during the summer. They want a break from schoolwork in general and reading in particular. As the teacher, however, there are several methods you...

Each summer parents and students besiege the public library trying to get books from assigned summer reading lists. Many wait until the last week, getting disappointed and angry when they leave...

Publish a children's picture book by being persistent and researching what books are out there to learn what publishers are gravitating towards. Learn more about publishing children's books with...

Many parents choose to read Dr. Seuss's books to their toddler-aged children as first-time books. Not only are these books simple to read and whimsically illustrated, their stories pass along the...

Children with Autism and other disabilities are increasingly being included in general education classrooms and other integrated settings. This article provides tips for explaining Autism to young...

Make reading fun for kids by using a group discussion format, doing a reader's theater activity, allowing students to choose their own books and making art projects about different books....

Learning to make a biology flip book is a fun activity for students (or home-schoolers) studying biology. You can make the books ahead of time and let students fill them with biological drawings,...

Get ready, because it is time for a Books, Buddies and Brownies Day in your classroom. Every teacher can used the help and students in the classroom can always use reading practice. What can be...

Lesson plan books outline the way a teacher spends her days and designate what material she will cover during a class period. Every teacher organizes and maintains his lesson plan books...

In most schools, students and teachers have access to the building library. However, there are tremendous advantages for the teacher who creates a classroom library. Students have immediate access...

The combination of children and books is always a winning one, but particularly so on April 2. That’s the date when International Children’s Book Day has been celebrated since 1925....

A booktalk is a short presentation that a librarian gives to kids in order to spark their interest in checking out a particular book. An effective booktalk is lively and leaves the listeners...

Improving reading skills is essential in order to succeed in today’s world. Students who struggle with reading often need more practice and motivation to strengthen reading skills....

Audio books are professionally recorded versions of books, and they are used in the reading classroom for several reasons. First, audio books promote phonemic awareness as a way to introduce...

When you set up a reading program for your students, you should strive for balance. It should include instructional time to teach reading skills and time to practice reading independently. Take...

A summer reading program is a great way to encourage students to get excited about reading and to keep reading even when they are not in school. It helps to foster a lifetime love of reading....

A unique, original, and believable voice is one of the most important tools for successful writers. Most authors have their own unique voice, and they have worked hard to develop and perfect it....

Ideally, every student would be motivated to read for the sheer intrinsic pleasure of the activity. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and many schools’ ELA curricula require students to...

Children's Literature is a fascinating field of written and pictorial text. You can find information on almost any topic imaginable written in a way that children can learn and grow from it. There...

As a school librarian, you may dread the inventory process. You may have heard it is a hassle, and you find that you are not quite sure how to do it. Perform inventories at the end of each school...