Carter Woodson was a young boy who would read the newspaper to his father, and this made him love history. In 1926, he wanted to celebrate Black History for a whole week and he arranged it to be near the birthdays ofAbraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. Fast forward to 1976, we have been recognizing Black… Read More Celebrate Black History Month Like These Trailblazers
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was all about treating people with kindness and respect, no matter the color of their skin – there are so many amazing facts about his life and how his steps of impact all began with a family that lived across the street!! That moment was when Martin decided he wanted… Read More Take a STEP into the future with Dr. King Jr. to remember his legacy!
During the cold winter seasons, each culture has their own way to spread light and bring smiles (and sometimes even gifts) to people’s faces. Well, think about that when you are lighting your Menorah, or your Christmas Tree, or your Diyas – or maybe when you go to church or synagogue or just in your… Read More Be the LIGHT this holiday season!
Global Read Aloud is celebrated starting October 5th and the book chosen this year is Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal! As the theme of the month of October is Communities are Inclusive – we know that everyone has a story! In this beautiful book, Alma finds out the true story… Read More Happy Global Read Aloud! What’s Your Name – Where Did It Come From?
Our great friend Ms. Eyer (Library Media Specialist at TZHS) has found this AMAZING book: Emily’s Idea written by Christine Evans. This book truly reminds us: We Are All in This Together! Please look at the slideshow of how to create as many dolls as we can, just like Emily. Like sidewalk chalk and rainbow… Read More Emily’s Idea – A Little Creation Can Make a BIG Difference!
Happy Earth Day!! Tell me one way that you did / can / will celebrate EARTH DAY!! Did you know . . . It is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! The reason for Earth Day to have been started 50 years ago was because of the pollution there was in the air, something called… Read More Happy Earth Day!! It’s the 50th Anniversary
Do you enjoy designing inventions? Do you enjoy being creative? Do you enjoy looking back and saying “Wow, look what I did!”? Rosie Revere was the SAME way! Let’s see the invention that you design after you read the book!!
Martin Luther King Jr. had many words that were meant to make a big difference in the world! He was a preacher, but he also changed the lives of many. How do you think you can make a big difference? ONE little step can make a big change in the world! What’s YOUR word? Remember… Read More What is YOUR Word? How can YOU make a difference?