It is that time of year. I just spent two days transforming my library into a book fair. Hooray! People LOVE book fairs. SO MANY adults share with me that their favorite memory of elementary school was the book fair. Kids begin asking as soon as the posters go up... Their little faces are nearly … Continue reading Book Fair Time!
Teaching
Those First Days
It is the first day of school. I stand there in the lobby, greeting students as they enter. Scrubbed, sun-kissed, sparkly-eyed kids, excited kids, ready for school. Nervous parents holding the hands of their five year olds. "Can I help you?" I ask. "Yes, thanks! Where is Mrs. Berg's room." I smile and I show … Continue reading Those First Days
Four Prompt Words in Two Sentences, Thank-You-Very-Much
"Ten days," She groaned, "There are only ten days. I have started some sort of abominable countdown till school starts and we have to go back to work." "Piffle", I reply, all effervescent and shiny, "It has been a glorious summer, long and sunny with all the ingredients needed for kids to come back healthy, … Continue reading Four Prompt Words in Two Sentences, Thank-You-Very-Much
Welcome Back
It is only August 4th. There are still weeks of summer left. Of summer, of morning spent reading and writing blog posts. Of sun, of relaxing afternoons reading escapist novels. Thrillers with no no literary merit - the kind that suck you in and you read in a day. But something about this rainy Saturday, … Continue reading Welcome Back
What I Miss Most
I have been asked if it was a sacrifice to leave the classroom. It was and it wasn't. You see, leaving the classroom to work in the library was an easy decision. I begged a little for it and worked a little for it and couldn't be happier with my choice. I love the books. … Continue reading What I Miss Most
What Tests Tell
We just wrapped up state testing here - Because I am a certified teacher, I had to administer make up exams and finish up with those students who needed extra time. (In Alaska state tests are not timed.) I had to sign pages and pages of testing agreements. Promising to observe all the rules. I … Continue reading What Tests Tell
Ho-Ho-Ho in the Library
It all started because the Winter Program is coming up. I have ALL the kids in school, so I thought I would do a few unifying crafts to hang in the gym to bling it up a bit. Paper chains for primary, paper light-bulb chains for intermediate. The kids had fun and we got a … Continue reading Ho-Ho-Ho in the Library
It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!
It has been awhile since I have posted, but I have been busy. Really. It has made me a bit unsettled to not write, but not bad enough to make me get up early to fit it in, so there you go. Things have been busy in the library, it was time for the book … Continue reading It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!
In the Dark
In light of Halloween, I decided to read "The Dark" by Lemony Snicket of the Bad Beginnings fame, illustrated by one of my (new) favorites - Jon Klassen. While technically NOT a Halloween story, it is darn scary, perfect for brave second graders. Enter the second grade class. "I am going to read a scary … Continue reading In the Dark
To Trekkie or Not to Trekkie
My mind swirled with the prompt today. Exceptional. So many things popped in my head, but one kept surfacing and resurfacing and that is the many exceptional teachers I have worked with over the years. And of those exceptional teachers, one kept floating to the top. Celia E. You see, I was a new, brand … Continue reading To Trekkie or Not to Trekkie
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