I'd like you to meet my friend...This week, I was so excited that my Meccanoid robot was finished!! I decided to introduce him to the students. I am still learning all...
Fortune Teller CrazinessOne of our makerspaces this week is fortune tellers--you know the ones that look like little egg carton designs with numbers and symbols...
Little BitsI was playing with little bits today. They are a really cool piece of equipment that can be assembled to make a keyboard and a...
Makerspace successThe kids LOVE makerspaces! I was with a group of third graders today and this group put together a train set over a "ravine." They were...
If the Book Doesn't Fit, Read it AnywayIn our school, the teachers are all on board with the idea of right fit books. Basically, the student has to be able to read the book or...
Amazing BOOK!!If you have not seen Dan Santat's new book, Are We There Yet? you should run right now and get a copy!! I picked it up when our...
Andy the Amazing Robot BuilderI bought a Meccano robot from Fat Brain Toys back in December. I thought the robot was going to arrive already assembled. Imagine my...
Spring ButterfliesI like to have the students do some kind of seasonal decoration to hang in the library. We have very high ceilings which are perfect for...
Makerspace FavoritesOver the course of the year, I have tried at least 50 different ideas for makerspaces with my library students. Makerspaces are a great...
AMAZING Mural!!!One of our wonderful 3rd grade teachers, Becky Bragg, is an amazing artist!! Over Spring Break, she spent several days painting a...