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WHAT IS a Lapbook ? | Lapbooking 101 Apples Lapbook A lapbook is an inexpensive portfolio or collection of mini-books, flaps, and folded display material, that provides interactive space for drawings, stories, graphs, graphics, timelines, diagrams, and written work, from any topic, unit study, book you choose, gathered, glued, and creatively displayed in a coloured standard sized cardboard folder, often folded in a “shutter-fold” (though our family doesn’t), that fits in your lap. <Johanna Whittaker (c) 2008> A lapbook is a project book or file folder, laid out in a creative manner, that fits in the child’s lap. “Using creative means to display unit studies, topics, or projects– by computer or by hand – for most ages.* Fold a card folder into a shutter;* Use mini-books and various foldsto ‘package’ the information and visuals(photos, graphics, pictures)Interactive, hands-on, addictive! Each lapbook is an original creation, will be different according to topic and creator, and will be a treasure for years to come. Like this:

Jbrary - Tune in for Storytime Success Writing Prompt: A Show, Don't Tell Game - The Write Practice A few minutes ago I searched online, “Show, Don’t Tell.” In point sixty-six seconds, there were six hundred and seventy-five million answers to my search. Clearly, writers want to learn how to show and not tell! But that number’s overwhelming. Here’s how: today, we’re playing a Show, Don’t Tell Game to practice. Why Show and Not Tell In grade school, your teacher had Show and Tell. If you wrote a story about the Teddy Bear fighting the monsters under your bed, you could say, “I was scared,” or you could show your fear. “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” ― Anton Chekhov Show, don’t tell, to bring your reader into the story. Let the reader decide if your protagonist is scared. Don’t tell your reader what to think. How to Show and Not Tell Telling is stating information, and sometimes you will tell in a story. On the other hand, you could show she is a carpenter by describing her using her dual-bevel, sliding, compound miter saw. Writing Prompts xo

The best free cultural & educational media on the web - Open Culture ICDL - International Children's Digital Library Virginia State Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers - Daycare.com Family day home care is the most common form of child care in this country, especially for younger children. Parents may choose family child care for its intimate, home-like setting, flexible hours, consistency of care-giver, and small group size. The Code of Virginia mandates the licensure of family day homes that provide care for six to twelve children (exclusive of the provider's own children and any children who reside in the home). The care may be offered in the home of the provider or in the home of any of the children in care. During the (less than 24 hour) absence of a parent or guardian, the licensed family day home provider assumes responsibility for the supervision, protection, and well-being of a child under 13 years of age.

YALSAblog | The official blog of the Young Adult Library Services Association Greetings, YALSA members and interested parties! The first month of the journey of this year’s presidential theme, Striving for Equity Using YALSA’s Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff is nearly over, and soon we will be looking at equity issues through the lens of each of the ten competencies. But before we move into August, I want to express appreciation to the many members and others who recently have taken the time to talk to me about what YALSA means to them, how YALSA could help them in their day job, and how fulfilling working with teens can be. All of this makes me full of gratitude. So before we move into the month-by-month examination of the theme, I decided to explore how in this time of inequity, outrage, and discord, gratitude can help break through the negativity and show us the path to achieving our goals. Diana Butler Bass writes about this subject in her book Grateful (HarperOne, ISBN: 9780062659477, 2018).

Perfect your punctuation: 4 TED-ED Lessons on commas, semicolons and more Let’s face it: Punctuation is hard. Even the most seasoned writers can get tripped up on the rules. Should that comma really be there, or is it just taking up space? Should this apostrophe go before or after the S? Where in the world does the semicolon go? Luckily, TED-Ed has gathered four lessons to help you perfect your punctuation. How to use a comma - Terisa Folaron Let’s start with the basics. How to use a semicolon – Emma Bryce It may seem like the semicolon is struggling with an identity crisis. When to use apostrophes – Laura McClure It’s possessive. Grammar’s great divide: The Oxford comma – TED-Ed If you read “Bob, a DJ and a clown” on a guest list, are three people coming to the party, or only one? Looking for more lessons to improve your writing?

All Experiments - Experiments with Google Library Services - Arlington Public Schools Mission Statement “Library Services provides the foundation for intellectual life: skill in acquiring information, appreciation of literature, and resources to gain knowledge.” Remember that it’s not just about good books, it’s about finding the right book for the right person. Need help? Looking for a good summer read? Check out some of the award winners and favorite picks by APS students this year (as part of their Caldecott, Newbery, March Book Madness and Virginia Reader’s Choice votes). Registration is free. Follow us this summer! Primary Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian RobinsonFinding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattock, illustrated by Sophie BlackallTrombone Shorty by Troy Andrews, Illustrated by Bryan CollierThat is NOT a Good Idea by Mo WillemsEmmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson, illustrated by Sean QuallsLion vs. Middle Grades High School and Up Library Services

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