June is Audiobook Appreciation Month!
Audiobooks work to provide access to literature and help all readers enjoy books. Audiobooks require readers to understand the message, …
The Eclipse of 2024!
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and …
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of International Dot Day!
International Dot Day—a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration—began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. …
Music in Our Schools Month is in March
March is Music in Our Schools Month, the time of year when educators display the benefits school music brings to …
Recognizing Veteran’s Day
Curious about the NCTE and Library of Congress connection? Through a grant announced recently by NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick, …
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Summer Reading
I have always enjoyed articles from Classroom Notes Plus. There are many pieces that have stood the test of time, …
June is Audiobook Month!
You’ve probably heard that audiobooks serve as a useful resource for struggling readers. Classroom teachers sometimes use audiobooks to help …
Music in Our Schools Month is in March
March is Music in Our Schools Month, the time of year when educators display the benefits school music brings to …
March is National Women’s History Month
The month of March every year is designated as National Women’s History Month. Whether you want to celebrate Women’s History …
Julius Caesar and the Ides of March
In Julius Caesar, a soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” Caesar ignores the warning and is, in fact, …