Posts by Suzanne Banwart
One of my oldest’s fave memories is staying home on SSBU release day and h locking characters. One of his other fave memories is winning an esports state championship in SSBU a few years later. (proud mama/coach moment)
Any Zelda, Spiritfarer, Disco Elysium, Gris, and select few days of Stardew Valley…the kids will remember
You are not alone
I donated a 45 minute virtual school visit or ask me anything call. It’s worth $500.00.
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Love this…and what happens when my to do lists start to look like the first drawing 😅
Playing WITH the kids is the best 🥰
A8: start with games they know like Uno or Connect Four, teach procedures to make upkeep easier, games that have low entry demands re:rules, games that are fast and collaborative #TLSkyChat
Yes! My middle schoolers love Just Dance! The library homeroom crew usually has at least one kid who chooses it as their birthday activity
THIS! Games they can start and finish in whatever time they have available. So frustrating to have to quit a game halfway through
A7: started an esports after school program #MHSEL host an annual Mar10 Day Mar10Kart tournament, set out games daily for early arrivals to enjoy with friends, invite homeroom classes to come for game time #TLSkyChat
It’s not too late to apply for free and discounted digital games from www.ala.org/aasl/advocac... #TLSkyChat
Pokémon & AASL have teamed up to offer loads of resources to start Pokémon clubs: www.ala.org/pokemon #TLSkyChat
LOVE Tenzi! The kids want to use the dice for all the things and all the games
A4: kids put down their phones and the magic starts…eye contact, laughter, working together, cheering for each other #TLSkyChat
SO much imagination, team building, and ask literacy skill building
A3: having a bin where everyone can toss lost/found pieces and signage including photos of what the space *should* look like when we’ve put things away properly 🤓 #TLSkyChat
Mole Rats in Space is another fave in our house for building teamwork, communication, and planning!
A1: clue, really loud librarians, uno, jenga, chess…and so much D&D #TLSkyChat
Bravo! What a transformation!
Middle school librarian here who hosts our chess club. My students would love to play this!
A1: Proud to serve on the state committee for MiSelf in Books! Michigan school librarians read, review, and publish annual list to amplify voices and make sure ALL readers can see themselves in books and on library shelves! #TLSkyChat www.mimasl.org/miself-in-bo...
What game/designer would you recommend for a MS librarian to play test over summer before bringing back to her 30+ D&D club with only two student DM volunteers? 😅
Perennial reminder that reading comics relies on the intricate interplay between text, context, and visuals and that graphic novels are (very!) real books whose claim to fame include getting millions of kids to LOVE READING. 💫
Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
A7 #TLSkyChat brightly colored post it book reviews stuck to covers from first reader comments when returning on cool shapes like hearts or arrows to grab attention
A6 #TLSkyChat when it’s new and unfamiliar and put on spot for an informal booktalk, I usually say I why it’s on my to read list. Maybe it reminds me of something else I’ve enjoyed or something in the cover art and even the first line read aloud together with student
Inspired by yours, invited student book clubs to make their own Connections puzzles and challenge other groups to solve. Generated loads of student led book discussions and recommendations
#TLSkyChat A4
Don’t miss #TLSkyChat from @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and @techielibgrl.com Great resources and ideas from librarians every time
Joining late! Suzanne in MI. MS librarian