Gwin Oaks Reads

Fifth graders made key chains that were designed in @tinkercad and printed with the @glowforge I am so grateful to the Brookwood Schools Foundation for the grant to purchase the Glowforge and the materials. I already have more projects planned for next y… instagr.am/p/CsW9WXSxgUE/

We had so much fun today with our bookmobile visit. Students who returned their books were able to select a free book from the book mobile. The second best part was my former media director, Mary Barbee, is now a book mobile bus driver. #bookmobile #gwin… instagr.am/p/CsKBYFsxEfM/

I am so thankful to have such a supportive media services department. I would like to give a special shout out to Kyle for helping me navigate through my overdues today. My frustration was eased with his help. Picture is from another meeting since I did… instagr.am/p/CsHrUXHMA9X/

My cluster media specialist are the best! @redsoxdorrie @karleenreynolds @crewsmedia @brookwoodlib #FiveForksMS #CrewsMS #BrookwoodES #BrookwoodHS #CraigES #HeadES #BrookwoodCluster #gcpslibraries #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary … instagr.am/p/CsE5FdtRuu4/

I visited my friend Traci Costilow @burnette_books today to see her @literati book fair. I am so excited to try a new company in the fall. #bookfair #literati #gcpslibraries #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #media… instagr.am/p/Cr__4qvsfWI/

Had a visit today from one of my good friends and forner Media Center volunteer. @christianralima @mediacentervolunteer #gcpslibraries #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #mediacenter #mediaspecialist  #gwinoaks_es @… instagr.am/p/Cr1iyuXPDWU/

First graders learned how Teddy Roosevelt created the National Park system. Then they listened to the story, Take a Hike Teddy. Finally, they created animals and landscape out of Legos to represent Yellowstone National Park. I was so impressed with how … instagr.am/p/CrwlbPzssbp/

Loved the lesson I did with kindergarten this week. Students practiced following directions, reading color words, and using fine motor skills. They interacted with the book Press Here, played Simon Says, and finished up by making their own Press Here boo… instagr.am/p/CrmB3gKv454/

Last week, 1st graders learned about the different types of precipitation and the water cycle. Thanks to Gwinnett Water for providing engaging progam. @gwinnettgov #gwinnettwater #gwinnettgovernment #gwinnettcountygovernment #watercycle #precipitation … instagr.am/p/Crg2bg3vGoC/

Scene from today. #gcpslibraries #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #mediacenter #mediaspecialist  #gwinoaks_es @gwinoaks_es #gwinnettschools   #teacherlife #teach #gateachers #librariansofinstagram  #schoollibraria… instagr.am/p/CreLvWhPz_t/

Thanks to the Brookwood Schools Foundation for supporting programming in our schools. Five grants were awarded to Media Specialists. The grants included Glowforge supplies, a circulation desk, multi cultural books, a PA system, and furniture. #brookwoo… instagr.am/p/CrRwChQsZer/

Inventory is a breeze when you have wonderful volunteers helping you. Because of these ladies, we were able to have all the books scanned in 3 hours. After lunch, we organized all of the books in the proper order. Not bad for almost 13,000 books. #inven… instagr.am/p/CrOpa_Jv742/

Love when students get a chance to spread out in the media center. #gcpslibraries #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #mediacenter #mediaspecialist  #gwinoaks_es @gwinoaks_es #gwinnettschools #teacherlife #teach #ga… instagr.am/p/CrMGfNLvIhC/

First day of beginning chapter book book tasting with 1st grade. #booktasting #gcpslibraries #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #mediacenter #mediaspecialist  #gwinoaks_es @gwinoaks_es #gwinnettschools @gwinnettschoo… instagr.am/p/CrJsGZ4PwHA/

One of my favorite lessons is a collaboration with another media specialist from @kidslovelibraries Both of our students research Georgia animals and then we connect over Zoom to do a 20 question style yes or no answer to figure out each other's animals.… instagr.am/p/CrBzUwYPTCw/

Kindergarten listened to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and then worked on decorating their own butterflies. The lesson incorporated patience and fine motor skills. I am so happy with how they turned out. #veryimpatientcaterpillar #theveryimpatientcate… instagr.am/p/Cq_bVHrPaDI/

First and fourth grade had a blast as the learned about sound with Beatin Path Rhythm Events. Dave Holland showed students how pitch, frequency, and vibration combine to make sounds and music. #culturalarts #science #music #daveholland #whatsthatsound #b… instagr.am/p/CqV_cufPbM-/

Today was a party day. My 3rd and 4th grade celebrated a great year of reading and discussing books with a party. After getting their food, we played around Name That Book using book emojis from the @thebookwrangler Then, students were able to fill a goo… instagr.am/p/CqMGt7sM8TO/

Today was a fantastic day of learning and collaboration with my fellow media specialists. My district media services department does a wonderful job with our inservices. I came away with so many ideas while getting to catch up with my friends. I was even… instagr.am/p/CqG1z2kvAvQ/

Learning the dos and don'ts of social media with these lovely ladies. #gcpslibraries  #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #mediacenter #mediaspecialist  #gwinoaks_es @gwinoaks_es #gwinnettschools #teacherlife #teach … instagr.am/p/CqD2FuZOVTE/