Julie Koppas

The February Read Aloud Calendar and other special ideas from our friends at @Novel_Effect are here. Groundhog Day, the 100th Day of School, Valentine's Day and so many more read alouds and activity plans. buff.ly/3GVqe0X #tlchat #futurereadylibs #edchat #ISTElib

@wesleycbrown @laurenTarshis I love this idea…. The kids just love your books…. It would provide a great insight into an author’s writing process

10 Things we should model for students. Saying thank you. Not afraid to ask for help Admitting you don’t know something Respecting everyone Showing gratitude Appreciating others Offering help to others Intentional listening Saying I’m sorry when wrong Being kind What else?

Fourth Graders studied the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade including the art of creating and designing a parade float. Students had fun creating and designing their own too:) #WeArePlainedge

Turkey Time in the Schwarting Library! Our K-1 kids learned fun facts about our feathered friends and created one of their own!#WeArePlainedge

5 Things to Do Instead of Complain

It’s #FanArtFriday! 📚🎨KIDS! Use #ReadySetDraw to send us YOUR best work based on an episode of Ready Set Draw and we'll feature it in our gallery! Learn to draw with your favorite #kidlit illustrators here 🤩: buff.ly/3fOb1p0 #kidsactivities #tlchat #edutwitter

Gallery: NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2022 ow.ly/vYqn50LB2lA via @100scopenotes

This is important! 🙌 📷 We Teach, Let's Talk

We could ALL use a little more #reading in our lives! 📸@Scholastic #elar #learning #education

It's Here, Friends...Our November Choice Board filled with reading, learning, making, coding, technology and fun. 🍁 You will find the link to share with your students...and one to make a copy to edit too.☺️ vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/2022/10/its-he… #tlchat #futurereadylibs #edchat #ISTElib

12 Books for Kids and Tweens That Celebrate Neurodiverse Minds ow.ly/cf8g50LhyvJ

Creepy Crayons are invading our library with the help of our kindergarten friends #WeArePlainedge

Our library is so great… a fun place to read, learn and create!#WeArePlainedge

🎃✨Forget spooky — here’s something groovy for #Halloween! Join @PeteTheCat for a #BookTrailer Sing-Along of the classic children’s song “Five Little Pumpkins”! Watch PETE THE CAT: FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS on @KidLitTV_NYC: buff.ly/3s18gDp @HarperChildrens #kidlit #tlchat

Why Spooky Stories? a guest post by Lindsay Currie ow.ly/WJJv50KWSs5

Use these books to convey the message that perfection isn’t required, good enough is good enough, and every child—and every child’s creation—has inherent value. ow.ly/NAKA50KWV6t #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

It’s #HispanicHeritageMonth! Bring the celebration to your classroom with these #AppliedDigitalSkills lessons that can help your students honor the contributions and importance of this cultural moment → goo.gle/3RMeCld #GrowWithGoogle

Students don't need a ticket to explore the world 🌎With this collection of #AppliedDigitalSkills lessons your class can: Make art inspired by Frida Kahlo 🎨 Craft a space shuttle 🚀 Scavenger hunt through Italy 🇮🇹 & more goo.gle/3mM1C1g #GrowWithGoogle