"Idea Corner" at Ridge Creek Elementary

     This is a picture of a new idea that Vanesha Ford just incorporated into her library at Ridge Creek Elementary.  It's called an "Idea Wall" or corner.

      What it is, is a place for children to come and express their thoughts.  The librarian writes the prompts at the top of the page and the kids get to respond.  Its really cool and her kids loved it.  She initiated this during her AR party, but it can be used at any time.  She will change the prompts once a week.  

      Chalk was a little messier than she liked so another idea is to laminate the black paper and use chalk markers instead.  

Thanks for Sharing Vanesha!

What a cool idea!

Unwrap the Gift of Reading @ AMS

The "Unwrap the Gift of Reading" program last year at AMS was a huge hit! Amanda Buschmann just finished setting it up for this year! She also added a Christmas tree and students/staff are writing their favorite books for the book garland. What a wonderful Holiday idea!  And she even enlisted her PTA to help out.

If you are doing any special Christmas/Holiday programs, please share with our Library Group.

I love this Book Garland!
So clever, Amanda!

Ridge Creek, Park Lakes and River Pines Elementary Libraries!

More Library Visits!  More Fun!

I was really impressed when I visited Ridge Creek, Park Lakes and River Pines Elementary Libraries.

I wish I was a student at these schools!

Vanesha Ford

Ridge Creek Elementary Library!

Hats off to Vanesha Ford:  Loved her Reader of the Week poster and collaboration with teachers.  They love her  at her school and I do too!

Tina Brown
Park Lakes Elementary Library
Tina makes her library so much fun.  Love her costume!  Her programming is amazing.  Ask her about her Booknic! I didn't want to leave!

 Amanda Garza
 River Pines Elementary Library
Amanda has a wonderful nonfiction reading section and her Destiny makes Frog sounds.  How creative is that?  She also has a Pen Pal writing program with students in her school.  Kudos!

Jo Ann Conlon Presents to Humble ISD Librarians

Jo Ann Conlon

Director of Innovative Resource Media Systems at Spring Branch ISD

visited Humble ISD to give a presentation at the District Library Affinity Meeting held at AHS on October 30, 2014 

Ms. Conlon discussed:
Leadership on Curriculum Standards, 

Digital Citizenship, 

Technology integration,

Collaboration with Teachers, 

Social Media, 

Parent Involvement, 

Maker Spaces, 

and the move towards Learning Commons 

Check out the Google Doc of her presentation here: 
 http://bitly.com/13oVotd

Thank you to Dr. Perez for providing lunch for the District Library Affinity Meeting.

 

 

Thank you to Gordon Herring for organizing this event!

 

Lakeshore Elementary Library

I had a very fun morning with Misty Ferguson at the Lakeshore Elementary Library!
I was so amazed by the students checking in and checking out their own books!  Impressive!

Book Art

Library Sojourn

My Library visits continued  and I was again very impressed with our librarians and library programs in the district.  Please feel free to comment or upload your ideas.

Janet Self           Whispering Pines Elementary Library

 Anna Codon         Atascocita Springs Elementary Library

Amanda Buschmann           Atascocita Middle School Library

 

Didi Jordan           Humble Middle School Library

Donna Smalley and Louise Lankau - Summer Creek High School

 

SCHS Library Newsletter - October, 2014

We published our first library newsletter for the Teachers and Staff at SCHS.  Follow the link for more information.

SCHS Library Newsletter - October, 2014

Living La Vida Library

As I have visited libraries around the district, I was very impressed with the quality of the library programs.  One of the comments that I heard most, was that librarians in Humble would like more ideas and would like to share their library programs with others.  So we came up with this blog as a place where we in Humble ISD can share and celebrate our wonderful Libraries with others.

The Humble Librarian (you pronounce the H)
Enjoy!

Brooke King           Pine Forest Elementary Library

Laura Jackson         Eagle Springs Elementary Library

 Lori Freshour         Oaks Elementary Library

Kelly McClain         Timbers Elementary Library