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Recent Family Library Nights/Meme: Passion Quilt

March 18, 2008

You know you are on overload when you fail to notice that you were tagged a week ago for a meme.  This one is called “Passion Quilt”.

• Think about what you are passionate about teaching your students.
• Post a picture from a source like FlickrCC or Flickr Creative Commons or make/take your own that captures what YOU are most passionate about for kids to learn about…and give your picture a short title.
• Title your blog post “Meme: Passion Quilt” and link back to this blog entry.
• Include links to 5 folks in your professional learning network or whom you follow on Twitter/Pownce.

I am passionate about bringing families into the library on a regular basis. We  recently had two fun events: the first a night of cupstacking.  Our PE teacher, that’s her in the coral zippered sweater introduced this in her classes.  My assistant has gotten involved and we have cups to stack in the library.  It builds great eye-coordination, crosses the midline, and builds confidence in students.

The other night is our annual tribute to Dr. Seuss.  This year the hall were packed as students and families came to hear their favorite teacher read a story.  We had guest readers as well; our local public librarian and a volunteer from the local Humane Society attended. The night ended with cake and little stuffed Cat in the Hats going home with all children.

 I love Family Library Nights because it provides time for families to come to school, choose a book together and read.  Students can check out an extra book during the evening. 

This is just one of the many things I am passionate about in teaching.  What do you love about your job?  Thank you Miss Rumphius for tagging me.  If you would like to join in, please do.

Happy Reading.

MsMac

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