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A Word from Pat Scales

May: Let’s Celebrate Teachers!

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

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

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 …


February: A Month of Birthdays

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 …


Universal Human Rights Month

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

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. …