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28/12/2021
This 2021 Year In Review coloring page printable is the perfect way to record your child’s year. It is fun to learn what they think is their proudest accomplishment and best idea. https://www.skiptomylou.org/2015-year-in-review-printable/
Next month Gary Paulsen's newest book "Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood" will arrive. In the January issue of the magazine "Story Monsters Ink", Paulsen shares the story about the inspiring Librarian from his childhood who gave him a library card, books to read and a notebook that was the small beginning of his literary career. He accredits this librarian as being one of the few adults in his childhood to help him and really try to make his life better.
I know this pandemic has librarians working even harder to continue to reach those that need positive adult interactions in their lives the most. Keep up the Outstanding work--you never really know who you may be inspiring!
KidLit TV
Do you know about this great resource?
https://www.facebook.com/KidLitTV
KidLit TV - American Association of School Librarians Best Digital Tool for Teaching and Learning! Explore the world of children's books with videos for kids and their grown-ups!
Gold Parents' Choice Award Winner
Building Responsive Relationships Remotely - Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
developingchild.harvard.edu Insights from our Community Conversations Science tells us that responsive relationships—like those with serve and return interactions—between children and adults, adults and other adults, and children and other children help buffer us against the effects of ongoing stress. These relationships a...
Social, Emotional and Mindful Learning Curriculum: No Cost, Free!
extension.unh.edu Sometimes you get what you pay for, sometimes you don't...and occasionally you can get much more than you may imageine when great resources are available at no cost, yes free! This short list of quality Social, Emotional and Mindful Learning curriculum include many activities working with children a...
How To Make Bird Seed Ornaments | Little Bins for Little Hands
Looking for a way to make bird seed ornaments without the often allergy inducing peanut butter. This is just one idea from Little Bins for Little Hands for winter activities.
littlebinsforlittlehands.com Start your bird watching activities off with learning how to make birdseed ornaments with gelatin! A kid friendly bird seed ornament recipe birds will love.
BookExpo and BookCon Are No More
This is just the beginning I am sure and I seriously need to grieve for all the in-person professional events that will be no more.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bea/article/85023-bookexpo-bookcon-closed.html?fbclid=IwAR2vrbeoqdfpj2WukFDjJ17EsBTBBNTtbQCk7a8JydmVGgtAHJDWUGvpfRw
publishersweekly.com The biggest trade show in U.S. book publishing is being retired. BookExpo and its attendant consumer-focused events, BookCon and Unbound, will not be held in 2021, as organizer ReedPop considers the future of the events.
Gluesticks
We talked about this great idea as a take and make today during the Youth Winter Programming and Engagement Ideas zoom.
https://www.facebook.com/gluesticksblog/videos/1283241612049499
You'll never go back to graham crackers after making gingerbread houses out of pop tarts! They work so much better! Make sure to use a serrated knife and gently saw to cut the Pop Tarts. MORE tips + ICING RECIPE HERE: https://gluesticksblog.com/make-a-pop-tart-gingerbread-house-video/
Plastic Plate Snow Globe Craft | Fireflies and Mud Pies
Fun snow globe craft..easy take & make
firefliesandmudpies.com This top-rated easy and fun plastic plate Snow Globe Craft includes a printable template, making it perfect for home or the classroom!
Caving Early Literacy Class with Ann, 11/13/2020
Looking for Virtual Storytime Inspiration:
Caving Early Literacy Class with Ann
Bears, packrats, and spiders oh my! Let's go caving with Ann and Lee for this one-of-a-kind early literacy class filmed in an actual cave. Splash, climb, and crawl along as Ann explores caving and cave ecology. Then create your own flowstone with an at-home tutorial. Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore!
Ann Brooks is a Librarian at the Imagine IF Libraries in Columbia Falls, MT
https://youtu.be/sIIw-bH2XRU
Bears, packrats, and spiders oh my! Let's go caving with Ann and Lee for this one-of-a-kind early literacy class filmed in an actual cave. Splash, climb, and...
COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)
npr.org It's been months of the pandemic and you might be feeling frustrated or upset. But there are lots of different ways to deal with your worries — like giving yourself a big hug!
Welcome to the page for the Outstanding Librarian website. The Outstanding Librarian website started as a site for resources and ideas for outreach and collaborations. Now in 2020, the concept of outreach and collaborations have taken on a new meaning. As the pandemic continues, we are reaching out into our communities and connecting with our patrons in new ways. Virtual platforms, curbside delivery and take & make bags have us being more and more creative. I hope that you find some inspiration in my website and social media page. Remember--Together We ARE Better--and we Love your ideas too!
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