Brighten your day and get creative with coloring!

https://library.si.edu/file/2018colorourcollectionspdf-0

The Smithsonian Libraries are offering free coloring pages!  These beautiful designs will challenge your creative talents.  Click here to download the pdf.

Try a new Podcast today!

The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified
"Listen as world-famous radio reporter Eleanor foils devious plots, outwits crafty villains, and goes after The Big Story. Eleanor’s pursuit of truth takes her into orbit, out to sea, and even to the halls of Congress! Her adventures are entertaining and informative."
--WHYY, PBS

Typing Tuesday

Image from Youtube:PCProducer

Finish your classwork for the day? Brush up 
on your typing skills with these 10 fun games
that will improve your accuracy and speed!

Mindful Monday

Start the week off on the right track!  Watch this short video on guided meditation for Middle Schoolers.  

Writing Contest to celebrate release of new The Last Kids on Earth book!

Use your writing talents to enter the 

writing contest at Nicola's Books!

Click here for details!

"To celebrate the release of The Last Kids on Earth: June’s Wild Flight we are hosting a contest. To enter, create your own crazy gadget for June to use! Submit a 200-400 word essay and any photos to support it! You never know, it could be cool enough for Max to put it into his next book."
--Nicola's Books

Celebrate Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day!

Visit the National Geographic Kids Website to:

• Meet cute animals
• Take an animal personality quiz
• Learn ways that you can help protect the planet

Celebrate National Library Week!

The virtual school library is open!  Visit the Clague Library Website for online resources including ebooks and audiobooks on our Distance Learning Page!



Stay positive, stay healthy, stay safe and 
keep reading!

Play BreakoutEDU live daily at 2PM!

April 16, 2020
by James Sanders

1. BREAKOUT EDU LIVE IS FREE FOR ANYONE TO TUNE IN AND PLAY 
2. TO PLAY GO TO BREAKOUTEDU.COM/LIVE AT 11AM PT / 2PM ET 
3. THERE IS NO LOGIN REQUIRED
4. IF A STUDENT WINS THE GAME THEY’LL BE PROMPTED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM SO WE CAN SEND THE PRIZES TO THEIR PARENTS AND TEACHER. 
5. ON SUNDAYS WE’LL SEND AN EMAIL OUTLINING NEXT WEEK’S TOPICS AND PRIZES. 
6. EACH GAME STARTS WITH A 2-4 TH GRADE LEVEL QUESTION AND SLOWLY WORKS IT WAY UP TO THE CRITICAL THINKING PUZZLE. SOMETIMES THOSE CRITICAL THINKING PUZZLES REQUIRE AN UPPER MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL KNOWLEDGE. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY ALONG AS WELL.
7. ANYONE IN THE WORLD CAN PLAY. MUST BE IN U.S. TO WIN PRIZES (UNFORTUNATELY). 
8. EMAIL US AT INFO@BREAKOUTEDU.COM IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.

At-Home with Kwame Alexander

Join author Kwame Alexander at home 
through these engaging videos!

Have a Cheerful Day!

https://www.thedickinson.net/

Be cheerful today! Celebrate National Laundry Day!

Help with the laundry or read a book that will cheer 

you up on this snowy spring day!

April 14th is National Dolphin Day!

Today is National Dolphin Day!

Celebrate by reading the Island of the Blue Dolphins

by Scott O’Dell (available through AADL Overdrive)
or The Music of the Dolphins by Karen Hesse.

Monday Moment: Self-care Check-in

How many boxes can you check?

April is Poetry Month

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words" --Robert Frost

Celebrate poetry month by creating
 an acrostic poem with your name here.

Harry Potter at home!

J.K.Rowling is bringing Harry Potter to your home!

Click here to banish boredom!

Welcome to the Harry Potter At Home hub where you’ll find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied - including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already familiar with the wizarding world. We’re casting a Banishing Charm on boredom!

What are you reading?

April is School Library Month

April is School Library Month! 

Celebrate today by taking a virtual tour of 
8 World-Class Libraries around the world!