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Neha Thakkar
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School librarian for 19 years

Principal Consultant of Computer Science and Media Literacy for the Illinois State Board of Education
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Calling all educators! 📚❤️

I'm giving away a class set of 25 copies of @mrschureads.bsky.social's new book, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, illustrated by @hollyhatam.bsky.social.

Re-post this post and follow John and Holly for a chance to win! I'll pick and tag a random winner on Monday, 3/10. US only.
March 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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✨🚀 Join the Conversation Tonite! 🚀✨

Looking for fresh ways to break down subject silos and spark deeper learning? 🌍🔎 Let’s talk transdisciplinary units—where design, inquiry, & collaboration soar!

📅 #TLSkyChat | Wed @ 8PM ET
🔗 tlskychat.com

#Edusky #TLSky #Skybrarians
Graphic announcing the start of #TLSkyChat in 15 minutes. The background is a vibrant, multicolored abstract design. In the foreground, a young woman wearing a yellow shirt is smiling and raising her fists in excitement. The #TLSkyChat logo, featuring an open book with glasses and a coffee mug, is in the upper right corner. The text at the top reads: '#TLSkyChat is coming... T-15 Minutes!!!' Below, in bold blue and yellow text, it says: 'What's Tonight! A chat about transdisciplinary units which combines subjects to explore a big idea or solve a problem together! #collaboration.
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A4 I’ve found a LOT of success in working with the other specials teams. Art and music are usually game and it makes planning half the effort! Often I might read something and start research but in art, technology, music, world language, and even gym they might build on the knowledge!
techielibgrl.com Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · Mar 6
A4: This is really difficult! Sometimes the only time I have is when a teacher is picking up their students, so I leverage that moment to ask what’s happening in their classroom. I also try to join schoolwide committees to get a seat at the table and spark transdisciplinary connections. #TLSkyChat
Q4: A rigid fixed schedule can limit opportunities. How have you managed to spark transdisciplinary connections and engage students across multiple subjects?
March 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
A7 the best way was when I was given the time to join the grade lvl mtgs (I had to give up lunch but #TeacherLife) We were revamping almost every curriculum for IB certification and it was AWESOME to be part of the conversation instead of being told in the hallway 10 mins before 😂 #TLskyChat
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Mar 6
Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

Planning transdisciplinary units is so much easier when we are able to collaborate! Share some ways that you are able to get your busy/overwhelmed colleagues on board for creating instructional magic!

For more information visit: tlskychat.com
A digital graphic displaying a discussion question for #TLSkyChat, the Teacher Librarian Chat. The top of the image features a bold title in black text on a light blue background that reads: 'QUESTION #7.' Below, in black text, the question is displayed: 'Q7: Planning transdisciplinary units is so much easier when we are able to collaborate! Share some ways that you are able to get your busy/overwhelmed colleagues on board for creating instructional magic!' To the left, a yellow box labeled 'Reminders:' lists three key points with red checkmarks: 'Use the #TLSkyChat hashtag in all posts & replies' 'Look for the Q1, Q2, Q3 from the moderator(s)' 'Start a new post and respond with A1, A2, A3, etc.' In the upper left corner, the #TLSkyChat logo is displayed, featuring an open book, a pair of reading glasses, and a coffee mug. On the right side of the question, there is an illustration of a group of diverse people working together to hold up a giant light bulb, symbolizing teamwork, collaboration, and innovative thinking.
March 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A8 one my faves was simply putting a barcode on kid’s writing, typically after tucking it into a folder,& letting their friends “check out” their book! Made kids FEEL like authors & made it more accessible to be a writer! #TLSkyChat #SchoolLibraryLife #AskCurateShare #ComputerScience #MediaLiteracy
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Mar 6
ICYMI here again is Q8 from tonight's #TLSkyChat!

Checkout all of tonight's questions at tlskychat.com
A digital graphic displaying a discussion question for #TLSkyChat, the Teacher Librarian Chat. The top of the image features a bold title in black text on a light blue background that reads: 'QUESTION #8.' Below, in black text, the question is displayed: 'Q8: In Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea by John Schu, Ruthie has a BIG idea that leads to a magical outcome for her community! How can we use our learner’s BIG ideas to inspire transdisciplinary learning?' To the left, a yellow box labeled 'Reminders:' lists three key points with red checkmarks: 'Use the #TLSkyChat hashtag in all posts & replies' 'Look for the Q1, Q2, Q3 from the moderator(s)' 'Start a new post and respond with A1, A2, A3, etc.' In the upper left corner, the #TLSkyChat logo is displayed, featuring an open book, a pair of reading glasses, and a coffee mug. On the right side of the question, there is an illustration of Ruthie Rose, a cheerful cartoon character with curly red hair, red glasses, and pigtails tied with red bows. She is wearing a pink and blue star-patterned top, denim shorts, mismatched knee-high socks, and sparkly sneakers, standing excitedly with her arms wide open.
March 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A2 Probably my favorite is making Raas sticks in art and tying it into learning about Diwali holiday, making rangoli in technology to build our own coloring book, & using our Raas sticks to actually do the dance in the library! Plus I got to wear my wedding skirt! #tlskychat #SchoolLibraryLife
March 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A5 this song was my JAM! (And still is!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvVf... #TLskychat
Nas - I Can (Official HD Video)
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March 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
A3 my favorite thing to teach is Hispanic Heritage Month! After working in predominantly Hispanic schools and going to a Guelaguetza to learn folk dance, I was able to incorporate Folk Art, Music and Tales! #TLSkyChat ##SchoolLibraryLife #AskCurateShare #ComputerScience #MediaLiteracy
TLSkyChat | Bluesky
#TLSkyChat is a weekly educational chat held on Bluesky. It's organized by Jennifer LaGarde and Heather Turner.
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March 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Reposted by Neha Thakkar
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Let’s do this!! ⏱️ Just 2 hours 'til this tonight's #TLSkyChat, y'all... not that I'm counting or anything! Wanna start thinking about this week’s topic (Transdisciplinary Learning In The Library!) in advance? Check out tlskychat.com! See you at 8pmET/5pmPT! #Edusky #Skybrarians #TLSky
A promotional graphic for transdisciplinary learning in the library. The background features a close-up of a white computer keyboard, with a key labeled 'Learn' instead of a standard key. On top of this key, there is a small stack of colorful books in red, blue, yellow, and green, symbolizing knowledge and education. At the top, black, slightly distressed text reads: 'TRANSDISCIPLINARY LEARNING IN THE LIBRARY!' In the upper left corner, a circular logo features an open book, a pair of reading glasses, and a coffee mug, with the hashtag '#TLSkyChat' in yellow text and 'TEACHER LIBRARIAN CHAT' in blue beneath it. At the bottom of the image, white text on a black background states the event time: 'WEDNESDAYS 5PM PT / 8PM ET.'
March 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reposted by Neha Thakkar
techielibgrl.com
🚀✨ T-minus 1 hour ‘til #TLSkyChat! ✨🔍

How can design + inquiry transform learning beyond the library? 🤔💡 Let’s explore trans-disciplinary units that connect students to real-world problem-solving!

Join us at 8PM ET | 5PM PT & check tlskychat.com for details! #TLSky #Edusky #DesignThinking
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March 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reposted by Neha Thakkar
techielibgrl.com
Who is coming tomorrow nice to talk about Collaborations?!?! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #Skybrarians #Kidlit #MGLit #TLChat #Collaboration @mrsthakkar.bsky.social
promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat featuring a black background with green and white text. The #TLSkyChat logo, showing an open book and coffee mug, is in the top left. Large green text reads "YOU IN? NEXT WEDNESDAY ON MAR 5TH @ 8PM ET". Below, a green banner displays the topic: "Building Transdisciplinary Units based on Design and Inquiry in the Library & Beyond!" At the bottom, a cute cartoon hamster with sparkles next to it appears excited, alongside bold green text that says "GUEST MODERATOR NEHA THAKKAR" and a speech bubble that reads "Yaaass!" in playful font.
March 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Reposted by Neha Thakkar
techielibgrl.com
📚 Chat Over… for now! 🚀✨ "The story’s not over yet!" 🎶 Thanks for diving into media literacy with #TLSkyChat! 📰🔎

📅 Next week, Neha Thakkar (@mrsthakkar.bsky.social) leads us in Building Transdisciplinary Units with Design & Inquiry! 🔥

Join us Wednesday & keep chatting with #SlowChat! 💡📚 #TLSky
A promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat featuring a black background with green and white text. The #TLSkyChat logo, showing an open book and coffee mug, is in the top left. Large green text reads "YOU IN? NEXT WEDNESDAY ON MAR 5TH @ 8PM ET". Below, a green banner displays the topic: "Building Transdisciplinary Units based on Design and Inquiry in the Library & Beyond!" At the bottom, a cute cartoon hamster with sparkles next to it appears excited, alongside bold green text that says "GUEST MODERATOR NEHA THAKKAR" and a speech bubble that reads "Yaaass!" in playful font.
February 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Anyone else sing "remember me" from Coco when clicking Remember Me boxes in sign ins? Just me?
February 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Is this a sneak peek of teen years? 8.5 is strumming her ukulele after running and slamming her door because she can’t have more screen time until she does some writing practice.
January 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Are you a CPS librarian, STEAM, or Computer Science teacher? Are you going to the Holistic Summit on Tuesday? Hope to see you there! #SparkAdvocateAchieve #JustDoIT #TechTheLead #SchoolLibraryLife #AskCurateShare #ComputerScience #ComputerLiteracy #Nas #readmorelearnmorechangetheglobe #MediaLiteracy
January 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Reposted by Neha Thakkar
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100 Children's Books to help talk about Racism & Discrimination

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#ReadYourWorld #Racism #KidLit
100 Children's Books to help talk about Racism & Discrimination
UPDATED NOV 2024! Browse our extensive list of diverse children's & YA books to help talk about racism and discrimination! Ages 0 to 18.
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November 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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"Developmentally relevant" means working w/ students individually to figure out what their info needs & interests are so they're engaging with material that is meaningful to them, rather than placing blanket restrictions based on date of birth.

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December 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM