Building Curiosity with Text Features
Text features aren't the brightest & flashiest things on the page. How can we use them to our advantage?... Read more.
The Profound Effects of the COVID Experience & Guides in the Next Steps Forward
COVID has impacted each staff member, parent, and student we interact with each day. The loss & grief are real. Colette shares 2 student appropriate books whic... Read more.
Revive the Shelves with Primary Sources: See. Think. Wonder.
Every content area has iconic and powerful pictures. How can we use those to spark curiosity & thinking? Librarian Colette Huxford-Kinnett shares the See~Think~... Read more.
Curating Curiosity with People Puzzle Pieces
How can we combine a puzzle and a pre-reading strategy that works across content areas?... Read more.
Primary Sources: A Curiosity Spark
Non-fiction text is often not what students gravitate to. How can we use it spark their curiosity & jump start the learning?... Read more.
If a Picture is Worth 1000 Words, What Does a Whole Montage Offer?
We live in a very visual world. How can we use images to activate our students' curiosity and thinking?... Read more.
Piquing Curiosity to Build Connections
Book talks are a great way to get kids excited about a book. Let's look at 2 more ways to pique kids' curiosity!... Read more.
Pre-Reading Gone High-Tech: Using Kahoot to Introduce Non-Fiction
Kahoot is a well loved review tool. What about using it at the beginning to get the wheels of curiosity spinning?... Read more.
Let’s Prime the Pump for Learning: Pre-Reading Strategies Continued
Getting the brain ready to learn is an often overlooked step. Let's explore some strategies!... Read more.
Read Around the Text to Find a Good Book
Sometimes students don't like reading because they haven't found the right book yet. Let's change that!... Read more.