Cookie Decorating for All Ages
I do an annual cookie decorating program that’s a huge hit in my community! I usually do it in the winter and have a winter theme, but you could do … Continue reading
Milk & Cookies Club
For the past several years I have a done a very successful winter read-aloud program for K-6th graders after school called Books and S’mores. The after school hour slot frees … Continue reading
Afterschool Program Resources
I just finished my Infopeople course, Afterschool and Out of School Programming. It was a fantastic experience! It was a great group of professional librarians exchanging ideas. I want to … Continue reading
School Age Professional Development Fall 2015 Course
If you’re looking to develop your school age programming, take my affordable fall course through Infopeople! An Infopeople 4-week online course, October 20, 2015 to November 16, 2015 Would you … Continue reading
Toy Stories: Toys Series By Emily Jenkins
The Toys series by Emily Jenkins is one of my newer favorite read-alouds for the school age. The short stories follow the adventures of three toys: a buffalo named Lumphy, a … Continue reading
Toy Stories: Traction Man Action Figure
The picture book series following Traction Man and his trusty sidekick, Scrubbing Brush, is filled with adventure and rescue missions. Here’s a craft that requires a little prep work, but … Continue reading
Mo Willems’ We Are in a Play: Library Style
I wrote a play based on Mo Willems’ books featuring his famous characters Elephant and Piggie. I blended elements of a few stories together: My Friend is Sad, Are You Ready to … Continue reading
Elf on a Shelf Craft Program
I had a special December program that I called Elf on a Shelf Extravaganza. It was for all ages and a huge success! I picked a couple of books and … Continue reading
One-Year Anniversary Thrive Thursday Roundup! (11/6/14)
We have an exciting roundup for this month’s school age blog hop! To celebrate the one-year anniversary, I’ve compiled some stats to share with you: We have 250 members on our … Continue reading
If You Give…Numeroff Party for the School Age!
Inspired by Jbrary’s Book Character Roundup, I decided to do a Laura Numeroff Party after school. I read If You Give a Cat a Cupcake because it was the only … Continue reading
