Lots of things for you!

Between soccer, cross country, scouts, dance, piano, and choir, I'm over this week. But I'm not as tired as Josh! 

Reading Capsules

I launched our new Reading Capsules this week. Students have enjoyed hanging out in them to read their books. They are taking up a bit of space in here, so I'd love to ship them to your classrooms. If you are interested in using them for a day or more, let me know. They work best for grades K-2. I'll consider buying giant ones for the older students if you are interested. 

Headphone Splitters

Per popular request, I purchased ten splitters to use in the iPads. Nikki has used them in the past for students to listen to an audiobook in a group. If you'd like to try them out, let me know. 

Collaboration Activities
I wasn't able to find time to create my first round of activities. I'm planning to take that on next week. Several of you have expressed interest in starting those, so I'll contact you as soon as I am ready to schedule a time. Should be fun! 

Interactive Bulletin Board
Our board is starting to fill up! Taryn brought her class down to add posts and I'm seeing more students stop by to add their thoughts. I'd love for some of these ideas to spark conversations/research/service learning projects in your class. If something on the board fits with your teaching, let me know if I can help you get going. 

Mark Twain Nominees
For our 4th and 5th grade teachers, I have buttons ready to make for our book nominees this year. No, you don't have to complete a project like the students. I'll trust your word. Of course, if you teach K-3 and also finish a nominee, you are welcome to a button as well! There are some good ones this year. 

Attention 3-5 Teachers!
Next week for checkout, we'll be competing in the Amazing Library Race! We'll review info on how to use Destiny, reading spine labels, and finding books. Then we'll have a short competition to achieve their library certification. Please have 6 students bring an iPad to access Destiny and serve as our group leaders. 

Come and get it
I have a small book display that's just taking up space. It's by the tv. First come, first served. 

Finally...
Several of you have mentioned a Library Book Return Crate decorating contest. So let's do it. Decorate your crate to enter the contest. Scoring will be totally arbitrary and done by me. I like lights, music, bright colors, and butterflies. The winner of the contest will receive a $100 gift card to Scholastic. The contest will run until a suitable winner is found. Or two weeks. Whatever comes first. 

Have a Great Weekend!