Just looked at the numbers and over 1.2 million teachers are participating in this amazing program.  Global Read Aloud was created by Pernille Ripp to show students that they are part of something bigger than themselves.  Starting in October, participating teachers and schools will start reading that same book for six weeks and connect with each other using various technology methods. The selections are amazing this year and two of my personal favorites are featured!

We're starting the year in style, game show style!  This year all library orientations will be a game show format.  Our first graders will play Library Lingo to review vocabulary taught last year.  Second grade will try to "Beat the Teacher" and test their library skills and knowledge against me whereas third and fourth grade will play Double Dare Library Edition.  Things might get a little messy (and loud) with this game but I cannot wait to see how much they know!  Six grade will play the classic game of Jeopardy.