Looking for Winter Books?

 

The CML has dozens of seasonal ebooks, as well as timely print books on the shelves. If you're interested in lesson plans with a winter theme, check out the links below.



8 Fun Winter Activities and Lesson Plans

Winter Lesson Plans (ReadWriteThink)

15+ Winter-Themed Science Activities and Lessons

Tips, Tricks and Lesson Ideas for Outdoor Winter Learning

Winter Math

Winter Expressions (Poetry)

Seasonal Science Resources for Your Classroom

Winter-Themed Science Video Lessons

December 5-11 is Computer Science Education Week

Do you like coding?  The CML has many ebooks on coding ideas and projects to help you teach students how to code, as well as many on computers, in general. Here, you can also find resources for elementary and secondary classes. The following sites offer more ideas:

Computer Science Education Week

CS4RI

CS for All Teachers

Code.org

Computer Science Teachers Association

Would you like to learn more about the Rhode Island Computer Science Teacher Endorsement? Check out the latest information on URI's Preservice Computer Science Teacher Prep Program here.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Check out our collection of Thanksgiving ebooks, as well as TeachingBooks resources to help you plan.

 More lesson ideas here:

Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way

Thanksgiving in the Classroom

Rethinking Thanksgiving Celebrations: Native Perspectives on Thanksgiving

Native American History Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month. During this time, we examine the history and culture of our nation's Indigenous Peoples. 

  

In addition to print titles, the CML has hundreds of relevant K-8 fiction and non-fiction e-books related to Native American history and culture.

Through our subscription to TeachingBooks, you can find teaching ideas and materials for hundreds of books by scanning the QR codes in the library or visiting the resources here. 

More resources for this month:

National Museum of the American Indian
Teaching Native American Histories
22 Titles for Native American Heritage Month
11 Meaningful Texts About Native American History and Heritage
15 Books by Indigenous Authors for the Classroom
Native American Heritage Month: All About the Holidays
American Indian Library Association Reading Challenge
Tips for Choosing Culturally Appropriate Native Books and Resources

American Indians in Children's Literature

Celebrate Bilingual Children During October

During the month of October, we observe Celebrate the Bilingual Child Month, and continue to acknowledge National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), when we recognize the historical and cultural contributions of Americans of Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean and Central and South American descent.  

Looking for books to help you celebrate? In addition to print titles, the CML has hundreds of relevant K-8 fiction and non-fiction bilingual e-books and those that honor Hispanic heritage.

Through our subscription to TeachingBooks, you can find teaching ideas and materials for hundreds of books by scanning the QR codes in the library or visiting the resources here, here and here.

More resources for this month:

Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Resources
11 Activities to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic and Latino Heritage Teacher's Guide
Hispanic Exploration Primary Source Set

Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month

Multicultural Lesson Plans
Supporting Emergent Bilingual Children
Multilingual Learning Toolkit

Did you ever notice.....

Did you ever notice the book covers that scroll across the bottom of this blog? They represent a fraction of the THOUSANDS of titles in the CML's juvenile literature collection. In addition to children's books, the CML includes reference books, professional resources and textbooks related to teaching. You can find them all in the Carothers Library, just beyond the Daily Grind.

Resources for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

 

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The CML collection includes many books that celebrate stories by and about Asian and Pacific Islanders, some of which are on display in the library.

More e-book titles can be found here, and other many other resources can be found here.

Come "check out" the latest additions to the CML collection

The following books have recently been added to the CML's Juvenile Literature collection.

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                                                         March Trilogy

.                                CML Juvenile E840.8.L43 A3 2013

                           

Firekeeper's Daughter

CML Juvenile PS3602.O88955 F57 2021 

Bomb: The Race to Build -- and Steal -- the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

CML Juvenile UG1282.A8 S235 2018 

 

April is National Poetry Month

 

Are you ready for National Poetry Month? We are! Check out our selection of poetry books on display on the CML shelves and don't forget to scan the QR codes for Teachingbooks materials and lesson ideas. Looking for ebooks? Here's a partial list of our ebook poetry titles.

Other sites to consult for inspiration are:

30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Classroom

40 Inspiring Poetry Games and Activities for the Classroom

The Poetry Foundation's Children's Page

Poets.org Poems for Kids and Materials for Teachers

Let Poetry Flow: Inspiring Student Expression and more April teaching ideas. 

New Books in the CML

The following books have recently been added to the CML's Professional Resources and Juvenile Literature collections.

The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in America

CML Professional Resources LC3732.C6 T558 2018

We Are Not From Here

CML Juvenile PZ7.T6457245 We 2020

Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers

CML Juvenile PS3616.E7435 S77 2019

They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid's Poems

CML Juvenile PZ7.5.B69 Th 2021

Breaking Down the Wall: Essential Shifts for English Learners’ Success

CML Professional Resources LC3731 .C289 2020

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

CML Juvenile E76.8 .R44 2019

Celebrate Women's History Month

 

Women's History Month, celebrated during the month of March, gives us an opportunity to  celebrate the role women have played in our nation's history. You can find many titles in the juvenile literature area of the CML, some of which are shown below.

 Looking for eBooks like The Stuff Between the Stars? Check out some that are available from our EBSCO eBook K-8 collection here. You can find teaching ideas here.

And the Winners Are....

Andrea Wang's Watercress and Donna Barba Higuera's The Last Cuentista, which won the 2022 Caldecott Medal and Newbery Medal, respectively. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, by Carole Boston Weatherford, won the Coretta Scott King Award. Check out the CML's selection of past winners, some of which are now on display in the library. TeachingBooks offers lesson ideas for these award-winning books and provides resources for even more award-winning books here.