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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
👩🏻‍🏫 Teacher Author
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🍀💛 If March feels busy already, I’ve got you cover 🍀💛 If March feels busy already, I’ve got you covered.

This month’s newsletter includes freebies, fresh lesson ideas, staff fun, and a newly updated resource I'm excited to share with you!

✔ FREE Perfect Pairs Memory Game
✔ FREE Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt (limited time!)
✔ A fun “You’ve Been Shamrocked!” morale booster
✔ Middle grade book recommendations
✔ An updated Animal Research Unit for K & 1st

You can download the March issue and access every past newsletter at the link. Go grab your freebies before they’re gone! 🍀💛
>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
☘️ It's time for some leprechaun mischief and sham ☘️ It's time for some leprechaun mischief and shamrock fun, so you’ll want to have plenty of St. Patrick’s Day picture books on hand! Something for everyone: Irish folklore, holiday traditions, and fun-filled adventures featuring tricky leprechauns and lucky clovers. 

🌈 Read the short reviews on the Trapped Librarian blog: 
https://trappedlibrarian.org/2025/03/07/st-patricks-day-picture-books-2/
💚 ⭐️ This fun storytime unit for your K-2 students 💚 ⭐️ This fun storytime unit for your K-2 students is just what you need for your little leprechauns to have some fun in the library! ⭐️ 💚

Now with more activities, including
☘️ St. Patrick's Day BINGO
☘️ Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
☘️ Fun Memory Game
☘️ Recommended read-alouds
☘️ Book Review pages

Grab it today and let the leprechaun fun begin!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leprechaun-Activities-4444401?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Leprechaun%20Activities%20FB
☘️ Could you use some inspiration for this month? ☘️ Could you use some inspiration for this month? ☘️

March is a great month for 
✅ Leprechaun Storytime
✅ Research Projects
✅ Reading Week

Grab some fun ideas for your March library lessons 
>>>>>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2022/03/03/march-library-lessons/
Q: How did the leprechaun get to the moon? A: In a Q: How did the leprechaun get to the moon?
A: In a SHAM-ROCKET!

Your students will love these fun St. Patrick's Day Bookmarks!
☘️ 8 Greetings
☘️ 12 Jokes
☘️ All 20 in color and black & white

Grab them today!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Library-Bookmarks-St-Patricks-Day-Bookmarks-9284358?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20St%20Patricks%20Day%20Bookmarks%20FB
☘️ It's almost time for some leprechaun mischief a ☘️ It's almost time for some leprechaun mischief and shamrock fun! Make sure you have plenty of St. Patrick’s Day books on hand! There's something for everyone: Irish folklore, holiday traditions, and fun-filled adventures featuring tricky leprechauns and lucky clovers. 

🌈 Read the short reviews on the Trapped Librarian blog: 
https://trappedlibrarian.org/2025/03/07/st-patricks-day-picture-books-2
☘️🌈 Have you downloaded your free copy of the Marc ☘️🌈 Have you downloaded your free copy of the March Library Helpers Newsletter? 
Don't miss this month's feature "We Found It on YouTube" with some great videos about using a 3D printer!

Of course the newsletter is also brimming with
❤️ Freebies
🧡 Book recommendations
💛 Helpful resources
💚 Tips for working with young learners
💙 Ideas for spreading some kindness among your colleagues
💜 A delicious recipe!

Grab your free copy on the Trapped Librarian Blog >>>>>>https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
☘️ This St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Scavenger Hun ☘️ This St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt is one of my favorite low-prep ways to add movement and fun to busy spring days!

Hide the 10 leprechaun cards around your space, let students search and record their finds, and watch the excitement build. It’s simple, flexible, and perfect for:
✨ A movement break
✨ After book checkout
✨ Early finishers
✨ A reward activity
✨ Library or classroom centers

It keeps students engaged, encourages observation skills, and adds just the right amount of March fun to your day.

☘️ Pro tip: Print once, laminate, and use it year after year.

Grab it today! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1-DEAL-Leprechaun-Scavenger-Hunt-for-K-1st-2nd-St-Patricks-Day-Activities-15556340?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Leprechaun%20Scavenger%20Hunt
📚❤️ Read Across America Day is coming up on March 📚❤️ Read Across America Day is coming up on March 2…  it's the perfect excuse to celebrate reading in a BIG way!

Why not host a Book Tasting? It’s such a fun, engaging way to help students discover new titles, explore different genres, and “taste” books they may have overlooked. Students rotate through tables, sample books, and record their favorites on menus or bookmarks - and your room will be buzzing with excitement!

⭐️ This Book Tasting Kit includes lesson plans for K–5, editable menus, table signs for genres and categories, posters, and everything you need to make it feel like a special event. It works well in both the library or classroom.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Read Across America and strengthen your school’s culture of reading, this is it. ❤️

👉 Take a look and start planning your reading celebration! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Tasting-Activities-2082366?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=TL%20Book%20Tasting%20FB
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