Tandem Insights: Classroom Connections: Calendars

Tandem Team

Mindy
Mindy is a librarian (MLS '01) with a background in working with teens. She loves to read all over the map and has been blogging about books since 2003.
Vanessa
Vanessa is a teacher who is nearing completion of her MS Ed. degree from the University of Minnesota. She especially enjoys humorous picture books.
Anne
Anne is a librarian (MLS '02) who has worked in publishing and libraries for 11 years. She loves YA fantasy, historical fiction, and chick lit.
Kelly
Kelly is a teacher with experience in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and abroad. She is always looking for books with classroom connections!
Emily
Emily is a librarian (MLS '02) who has worked in school libraries and a children’s literature collection at a university. She particularly enjoys realistic fiction and stories about traveling.

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February 27, 2008

Classroom Connections: Calendars

What has 366 days and happens every four years? That’s right- it’s a leap year which means 2008 has an extra day instead of the usual 365! Curious little minds are bound to wonder why? Help your students learn the answers by teaching about the history and concept of calendars. Click here!