The 2012 observance of National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11. During this week, students are encouraged to find some small way to say “thanks” to their teachers. Often school …
April – My Favorite Things If you are looking for a fresh approach to celebrating reading in your classroom or library, consider a “Favorite Things” theme. Begin by having readers …
March: National Women’s History Month In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month. The theme for the 2012 celebration is “Women’s Education –Women’s Empowerment.” Schools, libraries and other …
All students and library patrons expect to celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Their minds will be filled with American History projects in the weeks leading up …
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948. The need for this document grew out of the human …
Family Stories Month is celebrated each November. This is an especially good time for teachers and librarians to encourage children and teenagers to connect to their family history through story. …