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October 1, 2015 by: Laura

Do You BITMOJI??!!

If you don’t, you should.  Just for a giggle.  And some fun.  And to impress your friends.  AND to have a ridiculous Bitmoji-filled text message conversation with your loved ones! I’ll be honest, my Bitmoji has gotten me through some tough times. It’s helped me say the things I couldn’t really put into words. Bitmoji is a free app that comes from the creators of

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September 25, 2015 by: Laura

When Life Gets in the Way…

Sometimes life gets in the way of all the things I want to do. For example, I started out this school year with some personal goals… Find the joy in teaching and let go of the stressful stuff. Or at least let go of the stress-filled attitude that I’ve been having much too often these last couple of years. I’ve been especially cranked up at

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August 19, 2015 by: Laura

Make Your Bulletin Board a Source of Inspiration!

Are you looking for an easy, fun, inspirational bulletin board?  A few years ago, I was trying to shake the “Back to School Blues,” looking for some FUN Bulletin Board Inspiration, and found a cute idea on Pinterest!  If you’ve been online searching for bulletin board ideas, you might have seen it too – a Be Yourself Bulletin Board. Bulletin Board Inspiration What an uplifting

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August 11, 2015 by: Laura

A Back to School Gift for Teacher Librarians!

  As you are getting ready to head back to your school library this fall, take a look at this terrific resource made just for you!  The Teacher Librarian Stores eBook Catalog showcases several TpT stores that sell materials specifically designed for school library or media center instruction and management.  I am excited to be included in this year’s back to school edition!  Mrs. J.

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August 10, 2015 by: Laura

Ten on 10: Back to School Edition!

I’m linking up with Rachael over at The Classroom Game Nook to give you 10 peeks into my crazy life as August rears its wild head! I’ve been spending a couple of hours at school everyday to get organized.  Thank goodness I just updated my Library Back to School Tool Kit with some new clipart!  Fun labels and new school supplies always get me in

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July 31, 2015 by: Laura

It’s Back to School Time!

It’s that time of year when dedicated educators everywhere start flocking to their classrooms to decorate and plan and get ready for a promising new year!  To celebrate and reward your hard work, Teachers Pay Teachers is hosting it’s annual Back to School Sale!  This Monday and Tuesday, August 3-4, you can get up to 28% off by using the promo code BTS15. I’m linking

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July 29, 2015 by: Laura

Features Added to the Demo

The Genesis User Profile uses an image associated with a Gravatar account. You can get one for free at gravatar.com. You can choose to use “custom text” or display your author profile in the Genesis User Profile; it can be connected to any page on your site. The Simple Social icons have been added. You will need to add links to your own social media

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July 10, 2015 by: Laura

Ten on 10 with The Classroom Game Nook

Hello Friends!  I’m linking up with The Classroom Game Nook for a fun new feature! Here are 10 snapshots from my summertime life… I’ve been spending weekends at my new Heaven on Earth near the river!  This little place is a project in the works, but it’s comfy enough to be our getaway right now! On my morning walks, I get to take in this

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June 1, 2015 by: Laura

And… We have a winner!

Congratulations to Lori R., the winner of the Animal Research Bundle giveaway! Thanks to all of you who stopped by during the Summertime Blog Bash!  It was fun to hear about your summer plans!

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May 25, 2015 by: Laura

Splish! Splash! It’s a Summertime Blog Bash!

For many of us, the Countdown to Summer has begun!   Let this amazing group of bloggers help you start off the season of R&R with some freebies, ideas, and chances to win amazing products for your classroom! Free ELA Common Core Bookmarks! These bookmarks will come in handy next year as you help your students identify what good readers do.  They are marked specifically for

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☀️😎 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆/𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 is her ☀️😎 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆/𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 is here to help you finish the year strong and start dreaming about summer! This issue is packed with practical ideas for your school library.

 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲: 
 ☀️Fun resources to celebrate America's 250th!
 ☀️Lots of book recommendations!
 ☀️Fun freebies!
 ☀️A head start on back-to-school season!

📬 Check your inbox or click here to read it now >>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
☀️Get ready for May with great ideas for your libr ☀️Get ready for May with great ideas for your library lessons! 

✅ Library Review and Assessment
✅ Ocean-themed storytime
✅ Calming Yoga
✅ Summer Reading Challenge

😎 You'll be 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗲𝗱 and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 for the month!

🤓 Read it on the Trapped Librarian Blog!
>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2022/05/18/may-library-lessons/
⭐ 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! ⭐ Do you celebrate ⭐ 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! ⭐

Do you celebrate Poetry Month in your library??

It's a great time to....
✅ Encourage creativity
✅ Strengthen collaboration with classroom teachers
✅ Renew interest in your library's poetry section

➡️ Get more ideas over on the blog >>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2021/04/4-fun-poetry-month-activities-for-the-school-library/
🩵Finish the month strong with fun ideas from the L 🩵Finish the month strong with fun ideas from the Library Helpers Newsletter! 

https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
⭐️ Get your students hooked on a new book series! ⭐️ Get your students hooked on a new book series! ⭐️ These book series lists will keep your students reading and hook them on books that they love.
 
You'll get:
✅  Lists of popular chapter book series in order
✅  Printable or Digital lists
✅  Printable bookmarks have fun quotes on the back
 
📚  Grab this versatile resource and make it easy for your students to find their next favorite book! 📚

Grab them today! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Series-Bundle-Chapter-Books-6838041?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=TL%20Ch%20Book%20Series%20Bundle%20FB
Kids love bookmarks... and JOKES!! ⭐️ Add some fun Kids love bookmarks... and JOKES!! ⭐️ Add some fun to your April library lessons with these Earth Day Bookmarks! 🌎

20 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀:
💚 8 Earth Day Greetings
💙 12 Earth Day Jokes
💚 All 20 designs in full color and black & white printing options
💙 Bookmarks print 4 to a page

🌎 Your students will love the Earth Day jokes and greetings, and the cute characters. 

Encourage reading in April and spread some springtime fun in your elementary library or classroom.

>>>> https://bit.ly/3U25pst
🌎 Earth Day is coming! Have some fun with your K-2 🌎 Earth Day is coming! Have some fun with your K-2 classes with EARTH DAY STORYTIME! 

✅ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
✅ Earth Day BINGO
✅ Earth Day Book List
✅ Book Review Activity
✅ Earth Day songs for moving and singing
✅ Memory Game
⭐️ Plus fun extras!

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Earth Day is just around the corner — are you read Earth Day is just around the corner — are you ready with the perfect read-alouds? 🌍📚
I’ve rounded up 17 of the best Earth Day picture books for your elementary library. These inspiring stories are great for April lessons, book displays, and sparking important conversations about our planet.
💚 Click to explore the list and add some new favorites to your collection!
>>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2025/04/07/earth-day-picture-books/
🩵 Your Library Helpers Newsletter is ready for you 🩵 Your Library Helpers Newsletter is ready for you!
https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
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