Notes from a Children's Librarian
Book picks and more from teacher-librarian Julie Booker
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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Rocks and Minerals
Nonfiction, picture books, and novels that support the Grade 4 curriculum.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian: Heritage and Identity
Our Children's Librarian columnist, Julie Booker, brings us a new view from the stacks every month.
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How do family and community traditions change …
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Media Literacy for Kindergarten
Our Resident Children's Librarian recommends resources to complement the Media Literacy objective for kindergarten.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian: Animal Books
Great nonfiction titles to introduce "Animal Classifications," the Grade 2 science unit.
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Notes from a Children's Librarian: On Structures
Great fiction and nonfiction titles to launch the Grade 3 science unit on structures and buildings.
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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Citizenship
How do you inspire kids to be good citizens? How do you launch a student’s understanding of rights and responsibilities?
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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Respect
Books about respecting differences, community, one's own self, and the earth.
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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Canadian Heritage and Identity
Books to support the Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum.
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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Kindness and Caring
Picture books featuring traits from character-based education.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian: On Perseverance
Books that show the development of perseverance as a character trait.