Turn The April 2024 PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next Monthly Holiday Calendar Into An Interactive Research Choice Board For Your Students & Teachers!

Our friends at Capstone create these special PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next Holiday Calendars each month. 

In this post, I share more about the PebbleGo Monthly Calendars. 

I love making paper copies of these to share with our teachers and kids. 

They hang them up in their classrooms and hang them in our library too. I also share them online through social media and as an image in Google Classroom or Seesaw. 

The teachers even use the PebbleGo Calendars for mini research opportunities throughout each week. The students use PebbleGo Create to share what they learn throughout the month with the calendars. 

Here is the PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next April 2024 Holidays Calendar. 

Last year, when I was sharing the calendars with teachers and students, I thought....Hey, this would be really fun in a choice board! 

So, I opened up a Google Slide, uploaded the PebbleGo April 2024 Holidays Calendar, and added a little chalk board with text over the top.  

Then I went through the calendar and found every special day in PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next.  

For example, National School Librarian Day is April 4. 

I went to PebbleGo and found the article about Librarians. I grabbed the link, as shown in the image above. 

I took that link and added a linked text box around each special date. 

Now, when the kids click on a holiday, it will take them directly to that PebbleGo article.  

If you want to use the template to create your own, you will find the Google Slide here to make a copy and add links to the PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next articles. 

And to make it a choice board, just Publish to the web, as shown in this image above. 

You will share that Published Link with your students.  

I love sharing these interactive PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next Holiday Calendars with our students and teachers. They love learning all about these special days that are highlighted each month too.

I am excited to have the April 2024 PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next ready to go for the month.I hope you will find ways to use it with your students and teachers this month too.   

Introducing LUV for Libraries: Revolutionizing Libraries and Education Through Collaboration!

 

I am so excited to share a new initiative I have been working on with my friends at Level Up Village.  

It's called LUV for Libraries and I can't wait to share it with all of you.  

To learn more about how you can bring LUV for Libraries to your school, contact Level Up Village today and embark on a journey of innovation and collaboration.

• In the blog post below, Introducing LUV for Libraries: Revolutionizing Libraries and Education Through Collaboration, by Gosia Jaros-White from the Level Up Village blog, you can read all about LUV for Libraries and how it is going to make a difference in our libraries, school communities, and most of all in the lives of our kids.  

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of libraries has expanded beyond repositories of books to become dynamic hubs of innovation and collaboration. Recognizing the pivotal role of librarians in shaping the educational experiences of students, Level Up Village proudly presents LUV for Libraries—a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower teacher librarians and foster collaboration among students nationwide. 

What is Level Up Village? 

Level Up Village (LUV) is a secure online platform that facilitates global collaboration and virtual exchanges between students worldwide. Through LUV, students engage in project-based courses designed to enhance critical skills while fostering cultural understanding and empathy. 

What is LUV for Libraries? 

LUV for Libraries is a special program within Level Up Village, tailored specifically for teacher librarians seeking to transform their libraries into vibrant centers of creativity and collaboration. Developed in partnership with renowned teacher librarian Shannon McClintock Miller, LUV for Libraries offers project-based courses aimed at enhancing digital literacy, collaboration, and communication skills among K-5 students. 

LUV for Libraries enables teacher librarians to connect with colleagues across districts and states, enriching students’ learning experiences and building a vibrant community of teacher librarians. 

Why LUV for Libraries? 
LUV for Libraries addresses the pressing need for meaningful collaboration and innovative educational experiences in today’s digital age. Here’s why it’s a game-changer: 

Empowering Teacher Librarians
LUV for Libraries provides teacher librarians with the tools and resources to connect and collaborate with peers nationwide, enriching their professional development and expanding their impact on student learning. 

Enhancing Educational Experiences
Through hands-on projects and virtual exchanges, LUV for Libraries enriches the learning experiences of students, equipping them with the skills and competencies needed to thrive in the digital age. 

Fostering Collaboration

By breaking down the barriers of traditional libraries, LUV for Libraries enables students to engage in collaborative projects with peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking skills. 

Promoting Digital Citizenship

With courses like “We Are Digital Explorers,” based on Shannon McClintock Miller’s bestselling book Sonia’s Digital World, LUV for Libraries empowers students to become responsible digital citizens who use technology as a force for positive change. 

Conclusion 

LUV for Libraries represents a paradigm shift in K-5 education, where libraries become dynamic spaces for innovation and collaboration. By joining this initiative, teacher librarians not only enrich their students’ learning experiences but also become part of a vibrant community dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and transformative educational experiences. Let’s embrace the future of education together with LUV for Libraries. 

To learn more about how you can bring LUV for Libraries to your school, contact us today and embark on a journey of innovation and collaboration.

Watch The Total Solar Eclipse With NASA and The Achievery! And Find Special Lessons and Resources Here Too.

Our friends at The Achievery are hosting a special event for the Total Solar Eclipse with NASA on April 8, 2024. This week, they shared online...

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience as you watch a live total solar eclipse through the eyes of NASA! Be a witness of the last visible solar eclipse from the contiguous United States until 2044, as you learn from a panel of science experts from NASA and other collaborators. 

For most locations, the partial eclipse phase will last between 70 and 80 minutes and the totality phase is expected to have a duration between 3.5 and 4 minutes (3:27 p.m. - EDT)

If you haven't signed up for The Achievery yet, you can do that here.  You will find this free event, and all the eclipse resources, there on the site. 

There is an Achievery lessons all about the Total Solar Eclipse, and several other other spaces lessons, there too.  

What wonderful resources to make this week even more exciting! I can't wait to hear how you celebrate the eclipse at your school, friends.