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Pop-Up Books at Coutts!
The beautiful new display outside the H. T. Coutts Library features some of our most interesting items: pop-up books! While the delicate engineering involved in these creations can make them a hazard for very young children, these same tactile elements … Continue reading
Current Exhibits at Coutts
This month, there are two exhibits worth checking out on the Coutts Library main floor. The next time you’re browsing the stacks or hanging out in between classes, take a look at the information and photos detailing Black history in Alberta. … Continue reading
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Exhibitionists!
Until December 15, the main floor of the Coutts Library has been transformed into a makeshift art gallery. Featuring the work of University of Alberta Faculty members–all art teachers in the Department of Elementary Education–Exhibitionists: Another Look showcases the physicality of life, … Continue reading
Using the International Children’s Digital Library
One of the best teacher resources for children’s e-books is the International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL). Currently one of the largest online children’s libraries, the ICDL contains 4468 books in 55 different languages. Launched in 2002, their mission is to … Continue reading
The Modern Secret Garden
By Margaret Mackey Over the years I have done many projects involving children and young people responding to stories in a variety of media. I remember the work with The Secret Garden very fondly because it was the first time I … Continue reading
