Welcome to Library BFG, a blog hosted by Tonya Lowe. I am a new Teacher Librarian who recently completed UBC courses to earn a TL diploma. This blog is where I'll be 'squibbling' about what I'm learning in the stacks.
New year, new ideas
Four challenging reads over the winter break pushed me to expand my thinking.
Scary books: Yay! Or, No way?
A summer trip to an off-grid, wooded lakeside cabin was the perfect place to read a creepy supernatural kid's chapter book! And to wonder: why DO kids like reading scary stories so much?
What am I reading? July-Aug. 2019
My summer UBC course, Teaching with Children's Lit, allowed for all kinds of reading.
Model reading strategies through the Global Read Aloud
LLED 441: Assignment 1B - Writing response: How could you teach reading strategies?
Suggested book list, ages 1-10
LLED 441: Assignment1A - Writing response: Create a recommended book list for a child's first 10 years
What am I reading? Mar-Apr. 2019
I've had a lot of fun lately reading survival stories to help colleagues plan survival-themed literature circles for school.
What am I reading? Jan-Feb. 2019
YA books that encourage readers: find your voice, take a stand, be resilient!
Participating in inquiry
LLED 469: Learning Log 3 - How do you build participatory culture & nurture inclusion in your LLC?
Instigating Inquiry
LLED 469: Learning Log 2 - Why promote Inquiry-based learning & an inquiry mindset in the Library Learning Commons?
What am I reading? Nov-Dec. 2018
Gearing up for & getting to the holidays is busy. But there's always time for books with heart.
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