Every Other Thursday, you’ll get this
short, fun, relevant newsletter. It will
contain a quote or smile about the library and those who love it, an idea you
can use to promote your library or reading in general, a Common Core implementation
idea and occasionally a shameless plug for the programs I offer. Enjoy!
If
you have missed any previous EOT issues, you can read them all at http://smartlibrarians.blogspot.com/.
Library Quote/Smile
“The best of my education has come from the public library...
my tuition fee is a bus fare and once in a while, five cents a day for an
overdue book. You don't need to know very much to start with, if you know the
way to the library.”
Lesley Conger, children’s author
A fun thing I just HAD to share! - http://www.1112.net/lastpage.html.
This made me laugh out loud!
Promote (From the “Promoting Reading” Section of 45 Ideas in 45
Minutes)
#18 - Ask the local high
school video department teacher to assign booktalks or reading promotion as a
video assignment. Got an idea for a
great video to promote your reading emphasis or special event? You’ve got
trained, creative, enthusiastic and equipped high school students who can help.
You’ve got classes that need assignments. You need to promote reading and resources. A perfect storm!
One of my elementary school
clients in Alabama convinced the video technology teacher to assign 90 second booktalks
as a project and the results were terrific!
Common Core Connection
If
you haven’t discovered www.Pinterest.com
yet as a resource for common core and library skills teaching ideas, go NOW and
get started. I thought Pinterest was
just for sharing recipes and funny stuff, but my wife Linda (an elementary
school media specialist) has found dozens of great resources to help her get
her students ready for the CRCT, connect literature to the standards and lots
more. Media specialists are generous,
sharing, smart people and Pinterest will allow you to connect with colleagues
all over the country.
Not
only that - you can find a GREAT recipe for Reese’s Cup brownies! http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=reese%27s+cup+brownies
Shameless
Plug
There’s
still time to schedule the CRCT Prep Rally, “We Can Do This!” for your
students. We discuss test taking strategies,
the importance of healthy habits, and over practice questions in a fun memorable
format. Go to www.tommyjohnspresents.com/programs.htm
and scroll down the page to find out more!
Let
me know how I can help!
Encouraging kids to read, I am
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist
www.TommyJohnsPresents.com
tommy@tommyjohnspresents.com
Call (770) 640-6509 or Toll Free at (866) 490-READ
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