Wishing Stars

by | Nov 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

Have you ever had kids who really are sad to leave the library? They start to wail and dig their heels in, leaving parents frazzled, kids sad and upset, and the librarians wondering what to do. In New Richmond, Georgia and Cynthia followed up on a terrific idea they...

The Wakanheza Project

by | Oct 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

Well, fresh on the heels of 3 staff inservice presentations about The Wakanheza Project, and I think the IFLS Wakanheza Project Team is ready for anything! If you have been seeing the notices from around the state about The Wakanheza Project training and felt jealous,...

The Wakanheza Project: Strategies

by | Jul 22, 2011 | Uncategorized

Okay, so we talked about The Wakanheza Project Principles: Judgment, Culture, Powerlessness, Empathy and Respect, Environment, The Moment.Now it is time to talk strategy. Here are some concrete ways to help create a welcoming environment and help avoid or diffuse...

The Wakanheza Project Principles, Part 5

by | Jul 8, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids

Environment. According to The Wakanheza Project Agency, Business and Community Organizing Guide, one of the principles of The Wakanheza Project is Environment:”Environments can be impacted by both physical space and social interactions. People tend to respond...