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My name is Laura Trapp and I have been an elementary school librarian since 2005.  I was a first grade teacher for 9 years and taught grades 3, 4, & 5 before that, for a grand total of over 35 years of elementary teaching experience.  I feel so fortunate to live in the beautiful state of Montana, where I love spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and skiing.

I absolutely love this career, but we all know it can sometimes get overwhelming.  Between your own teaching duties, supporting your teachers in their instruction and your students in their learning, as well as managing your diverse library collections & activities – you have your hands full!  My goal is to give you high quality materials to save you time and help you make your library the vibrant center of your school that it should be!

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📚 Elementary School Librarian
🌟 NBCT 2011
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November can get kind of crazy! Make it easy on y November can get kind of crazy!  Make it easy on yourself by grabbing a stack of Thanksgiving books (or use some eBooks from Epic!) and these fun storytime activities. 

⭐️ You'll be ready for engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes with very little prep. 

🦃 Book Review pages 
🦃Turkey Scavenger Hunt 
🦃Thanksgiving BINGO 
🦃 and MORE!! 

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🍂 November can be a whirlwind - assemblies, short 🍂 November can be a whirlwind - assemblies, short weeks, special events… you name it!
Make life easier (and way more fun) with this new Thanksgiving Bundle that has something for everyone!

💜 For your littles: a ready-to-go storytime unit with songs, props, and a scavenger hunt
🧡 For your upper grades: a “Gobble Up a Good Book” bulletin board and fun bookmarks with jokes
💛 For your staff: a “You’ve Been Gobbled” morale booster to spread kindness and smiles

⭐️ All low-prep, flexible, and designed to keep learning happening during a hectic month.

Save over 20% when you grab the bundle, and get November handled!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Activities-Bundle-for-November-Library-Lessons-with-Bulletin-Board-14806970?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Thanksgiving%20Bundle
⭐ It's a good idea to have plenty of picture books ⭐ It's a good idea to have plenty of picture books on hand to read aloud this month. Get ideas for 15 great Thanksgiving books over on the Trapped Librarian blog! 
🦃 >>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2024/10/25/thanksgiving-picture-books/

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🍂 Did you grab your freebies from the November Lib 🍂 Did you grab your freebies from the November Library Helpers newsletter yet?
We’ve packed this issue with seasonal fun to help you save time and spark excitement in your library!

🎯 Inside you'll find:
• A Thanksgiving BINGO game that’s easy to prep and play
• A Book Character Parade Planner to simplify your event
• A low-prep bulletin board kit your students will love

These goodies are ready and waiting for you—don’t miss out!

>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿? 🦃 (scrol 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿? 🦃 
(scroll down for the answer....)

Add some Thanksgiving chuckles to your elementary classroom or library!
🧡 12 Thanksgiving Jokes
🤎 8 Thanksgiving Greetings
💛 Black & White and Color options 

➡️ Perfect as a special Thanksgiving gift from the library OR fun in a coloring center!!

⭐️ Kids love reading them out loud to one another!!! 😄😆

➡️ ➡️ (“𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲!”)

Grab them here >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Library-Bookmarks-Thanksgiving-Bookmarks-8695960?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Thanksgiving%20Bookmarks%20FB

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🦃 Let's GOBBLE UP A GOOD BOOK!! 🧡 Elementary libr 🦃 Let's GOBBLE UP A GOOD BOOK!! 
🧡 Elementary librarians and classroom teachers love this interactive bulletin board! (Swipe to see what they have to say!)

⭐️ November is the perfect time to celebrate books and build a culture of reading in your school!

Take a closer look! >>>>>>>
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Bulletin-Board-Library-Bulletin-Board-6218922?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Thanksgiving%20Bulletin%20Board%20FB

#thanksgivingdecor #kidsbooks #elementarylibrary #iteachsecond #iteachkindergarten #iteachfirst #elementarylibrarian #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #thetrappedlibrarian
🦃 It’s easy and fun to spread gratitude and kindne 🦃 It’s easy and fun to spread gratitude and kindness throughout your school staff with this You’ve Been Gobbled kit! 🍁
Start a new Thanksgiving tradition that boosts staff morale and brings smiles to every hallway. Just print, add a treat, and pass it on! ✨

📎 Grab your printable kit here ➡️ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Youve-Been-Gobbled-Thanksgiving-Staff-Morale-Booster-for-Teachers-School-Staff-14616712?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Gobble%20Staff%20Morale%20Booster

#moralebooster #gratitude #GratitudeSeason #kindnessmatters #kindness #thetrappedlibrarian #elementaryschool #elementaryschoolteacher #elementaryschoolcounselor #elementaryschoollife
🧡 Planning your November library lessons just got 🧡 Planning your November library lessons just got a lot easier! ⁣ Get ideas for an interactive bulletin board, November read-alouds, a fun library skills game and more!
⁣
Head on over to the blog for loads of great ideas for the month!⁣
⁣Click here https://trappedlibrarian.org/2021/11/10/november-library-lessons-2/
🧡 The November Library Helpers Newsletter is here! 🧡 The November Library Helpers Newsletter is here! 🧡

You'll find lots of fantastic library tips, freebies, and extras, along with some great book recommendations.  Don't miss the helpful ideas for ten of November's “special days" that can give your library activities a boost!

⭐️ I know you're going to find lots of ideas to make the month of November a great one for you at school and at home (I've shared a favorite fall soup recipe!)!

Click below to dive in for your monthly dose of library goodness (or follow the SmartBio link for The Library Helpers Newsletter!):

➡️ https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
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