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October 1, 2015 by: Laura

Do You BITMOJI??!!

If you don’t, you should.Β  Just for a giggle.Β  And some fun.Β  And to impress your friends.Β  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?Β  A few years ago, I was trying to shake the β€œBack to School Blues,” looking for some FUN Bulletin Board Inspiration, and found a cute idea on Pinterest!Β  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!

Β  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!Β  The Teacher Librarian Stores eBook Catalog showcases several TpT stores that sell materials specifically designed for school library or media center instruction and management.Β  I am excited to be included in this year’s back to school edition!Β  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.Β  Thank goodness I just updated my Library Back to School Tool Kit with some new clipart!Β  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!Β  To celebrate and reward your hard work, Teachers Pay Teachers is hosting it’s annual Back to School Sale!Β  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!Β  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!Β  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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πŸ“š Elementary School Librarian
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⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

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𝗀: π—›π—Όπ˜„ 𝗱𝗼 π—•π—˜π—˜π—¦ π—΄π—²π˜ π˜π—Ό π—¦π—–π—›π—’π—’π—Ÿ? A: On the School 𝗕𝗨𝗭 𝗀: π—›π—Όπ˜„ 𝗱𝗼 π—•π—˜π—˜π—¦ π—΄π—²π˜ π˜π—Ό π—¦π—–π—›π—’π—’π—Ÿ?
A: On the School 𝗕𝗨𝗭𝗭! 🐝

Be ready for back-to-school season in your elementary library or classroom with these fun back to school bookmarks! 

20 π˜‚π—»π—Άπ—Ύπ˜‚π—² π—±π—²π˜€π—Άπ—΄π—»π˜€:
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🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š A 🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š

A Book Tasting is such a fun way to help students explore your shelves and discover books they might otherwise pass right by!

Set out a variety of books, add the menus, table signs, and a little restaurant flair, and let your students start β€œtasting.” It’s a great beginning-of-the-year activity for getting kids excited about reading AND helping them add some new titles to their reading lists. ❀️

This Book Tasting Kit includes lesson plans for K–5, editable menus, bookmarks for younger students, genre and category table signs, posters, and more.

πŸ“š Help your students discover their next great read!

⭐️ BONUS: It’s also included in my September Library Bundle, where you can save over 20%!

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πŸ’œ Help students and families remember which day is π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 with these fun bookmarks!πŸ’œ

⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

➑️ Grab them now! >>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Library-Day-Bookmarks-3291390?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Library%20Day%20Bookmarks%20FB
πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Libra πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Library Helpers Newsletter!

Some of you are heading back to school THIS WEEK (how is that possible?!), while others still have a few precious weeks of summer left. πŸ’œ

No matter where you are in the countdown, Julie and I put together this special Back-to-School issue with YOU in mind!

Inside you’ll find:
✨ Practical ideas for starting the year
πŸ“š Book recommendations and read-aloud ideas
🎁 FREE resources
πŸ’‘ Tips for new and experienced librarians
πŸ—“οΈ 10 National Days with ideas you can use in your library
πŸ’œ Lots of encouragement from two retired librarians who remember just how busy this time of year can be!

We hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite cold drink!), download your FREE copy, and find a few ideas that make your back-to-school season a little easier.

⬇️ Head to the blog to get your copy! >>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-f ✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-friendly library rules posters, a slideshow and activities that make expectations clear from day one! Perfect for non-readers and early readers, these library posters and activities use simple words and visuals to help students remember routines, respect books, and follow directions.

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Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, " Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, "This has absolutely nothing to do with my library"?

You're not alone.

That's exactly why I created this Professional Development Bundle for School Librarians. Every session focuses on topics that matter in the elementary library, from advocacy and collaboration to lesson planning and library events.

No generic educator training. Just practical professional learning created by a school librarian, for school librarians. πŸ’œ

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Want to start next school year with a notebook ful Want to start next school year with a notebook full of ideas instead of a to-do list full of stress? 😊

My Professional Development Bundle is packed with practical strategies, lesson ideas, advocacy tips, collaboration tools, and resources you can use in your library right away.

Everything was updated and expanded last summer, making it easier than ever to learn, reflect, and prepare for a successful year ahead.

Take a look at the preview and see why so many librarians say this PD feels like it was made just for them. πŸ’œ

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