Invisibility: Who's Missing From The Classroom Library?

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A Life Science Classification GameInstant Lesson: How Do We Classify Living Things?Teacher’s Guide to Labor Day: The Holiday That Began as a StrikeBack to School Word SearchWormly’s World Back to School Crossword PuzzleMonarch Butterfly Life Cycle: A Life Science LabRock Paper Scissors Instant Lesson for PreK–5Rock Paper Scissors Game for PreK-5th ClassroomsBack to School Math Game | Shopping Cart Budgeting ChallengeClose-up with Carl Nelson Gorman: Navajo Code Talker, Artist, and TeacherSTEAM Maker Lab: Paper Airplane Challenge Instant LessonPaper Airplane STEAM activity: National Aviation WeekWormly: Beach Week Edition — Classroom Implementation Guide & Mini Lesson PlansInsect Anatomy Lesson: A Life Science LabWhat’s Bugging You? 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Life Science K-5th!Geometry on the Tanagram Farm Challenge (K-3)Teacher Appreciation Gratitude CardsInstant Lesson: Lei Pattern GamesLei Day Pattern BuilderLei Day Unit CounterBook Review: “A Love Letter to My Library”ASL Matching GameField Day Running Race Math Game K-5!Woven Bookmark & Rug CraftA Close-Up of Sundus Saad: Weaving Color, Texture, and MemoryStorm Simulator: Instant LessonStorm Simulator: Interactive Hurricane ScienceHonoring Spanish Language Day with “The Interpreter”Empanada Math Fiesta: Instant LessonEmpanada Math FiestaEarth Day Coloring & Memory MatchLearn About the Thai New Year Songkran: Educator’s GuideHonoring Disability Book Week: “Extraordinary Jordyn and her Bionic Ears”Color the Magic: A Unicorn Coloring PackBreaking News: Orion Re-entry and SplashdownWormly: Moon Exploration Edition — SoR SpellingMeet Wormly at the Children’s Book Fair in Bologna Italy!An Instant Guide to the Artemis II Moon PhotosNASA Live Stream for Your Classroom (Official)Breaking News: Moon Flyby Physics ExplainedLatest News from the Mission to the Moon!Background about the Artemis II from the ConversationPhysics Friday – Rocket to the Moon Mission SimulatorIn the Spring Day and Night are Equal: Lesson Plan & InteractiveEaster Egg Word Problems: Practice AdditionTeacher’s Guide to Good Friday & Easter: Traditions Around the WorldA Teacher’s Guide to Passover: History, Seder, & Jewish DiversityEloise Greenfield: Poet, Author & Educator | This Month™ Close-UpSneak Peek: Our New Storm SimulatorMake a Greek Salad With Yummy VeggiesEducators’ Guide to Cherry Blossom Festivals

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March 18, 2024

Invisibility: Who's missing from the classroom library? 1

Recognizing invisibility is just as important as spotting stereotypes in children’s books. Here’s how to take a lens to what, or who is not represented in you classroom library.

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