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| By Gale Staff | As the beginning of the new year unfolds, many of us make self-improvement goals or New Year’s resolutions. What might we do better in 2023? This year, make a commitment to learning something new. Public libraries are an excellent resource for adult learners seeking professional development opportunities. Libraries that subscribe … Read more
Help Your Library Patrons Improve Their Heart Health | By Gale Staff | This February, you can get double-duty out of those colorful, construction paper hearts you made for Valentine’s Day. February is also American Heart Month, so why not celebrate all matters of the heart rather than focus solely on the romantic elements of … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener | Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers fill a critical role in schools and the surrounding community. By providing meaningful lessons and practical experiences for students, CTE educators are preparing young learners for successful careers across a variety of industries. As a former high school CTE teacher, I know firsthand how … Read more
Create Fun Activities for This Quirky American Holiday | By Gale Staff | Your young learners may not know what a groundhog is, let alone why we have a day to celebrate it each year. They might not understand why thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on a cold morning every February to watch … Read more
American Valentine’s Day is defined by chocolate boxes, flowers, and dinner dates, but the holiday has some intriguing historical roots and is celebrated in several countries around the world. This February 14 is a school day, so why not create some engaging Valentine’s Day-themed lesson plans for your young learners? Students can still craft Valentine’s … Read more
While your school might be closed on Presidents’ Day, you can still plan a presidential lesson the week before the holiday. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday of February each year, and this year is February 20, 2023. While it’s easy to incorporate presidential themes into your history classes, why not plan something special … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Asian communities around the world celebrate Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, but many people know very little about the holiday’s special traditions. People have observed Lunar New Year for thousands of years; it’s a celebration brimming with bright colors, costumes, performances, and treats. There are all kinds … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Black History Month presents an extended opportunity for K-12 teachers and librarians to feature the perseverance and accomplishments of Black figures throughout history. Fuel your young learners’ critical-thinking skills and empathy by studying the biographies of influential Black artists this February. Biographies provide rich insight into the life experiences of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Your high school students will undoubtedly recognize the name Frederick Douglass. After all, he was one of the most well-known abolitionists in U.S. history. This February, enrich your Black History Month (BHM) lesson plan with the inspirational story of this social reformer. While his exact date of birth was not … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | In the northern hemisphere, the beautiful Pleiades constellation beams in the clear winter night sky. The star cluster is the inspiration for Subaru’s name and badge. Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades. In Japanese, Subaru also means to govern, gather together, and unite. This winter, ChiltonLibrary has gathered together the … Read more