PD credit - Free books - All grades & content areas welcome!
All events take place at Belk Library's Lower Level in Room 024.
Ask Me Anything: Beginner Teacher Coaches Q&A
February 4, 7-8:30PM
Come with questions for beginner teacher coaches as they share tips and strategies for your first years in the classroom. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas. Every participant will receive a free book and advice for navigating the early years of teaching.
Using Poetry to Deepen Student Understanding
February 26, 7-8:30pm
Discover how found poetry can spark creativity, deepen comprehension, and engage students in learning across K–12 classrooms. This interactive workshop explores classroom-ready ideas and activities for creating your own poetry. Every participant will receive a free book and hands on experience of learning through poetry.
Inside Book Awards: How Winners Are Chosen
March 24, 7-8:30pm
Ever wondered what makes a children’s book award-worthy? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how major book awards evaluate and select titles and what that process can teach us about choosing high-quality classroom literature. Participants will examine picture books and take part in a mock book award election. Every participant will receive a free book and resources for future classroom strategies.
Earth Day Virtual Author Visit
April 22, 7-8:30pm
Come celebrate Earth Day with us and bring curiosity to life in this virtual visit from author Leslie Barnard Booth, who blends nature and science into unforgettable stories. Leslie will inspire us to think like young scientists. Every participant will receive a free book and resources for future classroom strategies.