With the new year upon us, I thought this would be a great time to stock the library in your classroom or home with some imaginative, colorful and inspiring stories. These selections are great for children ages 3-9 with the exception of Apollo which is a great choice for middle school kids.

1. Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember by Steve Jenkins.    

Naptime can be a time to relax and take a breath or it may be a time of stress and anxiety depending on the children in your classroom. Because every child’s needs are different, group napping can pose some challenges. It is important to consider each child's needs when evaluating naptime policies and procedures. We must balance the individual child with the overall classroom management and the safety of the group.

On Friday, November 6th at 8:30 pm WITF’s Smart Talk will delve into the topic of “sexting”, teenagers sending nude photographs or videos of themselves or other students on their cell phones. Although this phenomenon has been occurring for some time now, recent proposed legislation and continued incidences in local schools has renewed the public’s interest.

Senator Stewart Greenleaf, R-Montgomery County, is proposing legislation that would identify a specific criminal offense for “sexting” by anyone under the age of 18. Currently, teens accused of sexting have faced a range of charges from disorderly conduct to child pornography. In fact, seven Susquenita High School students involved in sending pornographic images and videos of themselves or other students in October, now face felony charges related to child pornography.