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April 23, 2021 by: Laura

4 Reasons to Love Online PD for School Librarians

Online PD for School Librarians

Sometimes we have some time off and WISH we could travel, but it’s just not in the cards. If you’re like me, your travel plans may have been cancelled again this year.   If you have some time on your hands with no place to go, why not get in some professional development? There are lots of reasons to love online PD for school librarians… Online

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April 16, 2021 by: Laura

Strengthen Research Skills for 2nd and 3rd Grades

Research Skills for 2nd and 3rd Grades

Teaching research skills in second and third grades is fun when you remember a few important guidelines. The key is looking at the big picture. What have your students learned up until this point? And what will your students need as they progress though school? Research skills for second and third grade students build upon an early foundation and lay the groundwork for future learning

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April 9, 2021 by: Laura

Celebrate Earth Day in the School Library with 5 Fun Activities

Earth Day Activities

When I think of Spring, I think of Earth Day. April brings us outside to enjoy all that our earth has to offer. Earth Day falls at the perfect time to motivate our students to take care of our beloved planet. It’s a great time for a fun school wide event, some engaging lessons, or a special library storytime. These fun Earth Day activities will

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April 2, 2021 by: Laura

4 Fun Poetry Month Activities for the School Library

Poetry Month Activities

April is National Poetry Month, so of course it’s a great time for some poetry activities in your school library. I really love to take advantage of these types of themes to create fun events in the library. Many classroom teachers do poetry units in April, so that makes it a collaboration opportunity too. Using Poetry Month activities in your school library is a win-win

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March 26, 2021 by: Laura

Boom Cards in the School Library

Boom Cards in the School Library

Have you heard about Boom Cards? They are no-prep, digital, interactive task cards that are super easy to use! They are just the ticket to add some fun to the learning in your virtual or in-person library classes! Follow these tips to get started using Boom Cards in the school library. What are Boom Cards? Boom Cards are self-grading exercises that are gamified for students

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March 12, 2021 by: Laura

5 Terrific Early Chapter Books for 2021

5 terrific Early Chapter Books

Have you heard of the Cybils Awards? The Cybils Awards aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.  http://www.cybils.com/ Volunteer judges from the blogging community read nominated titles to choose an outstanding winner in 12 categories. Round 1 judges read through large lists of nominated titles to narrow each category for the

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March 5, 2021 by: Laura

March eBooks for Fun Library Lessons

Free March eBooks

You probably know that I LOVE to create special storytime sessions for my primary grade library lessons. Leprechaun Storytime is always a big hit! Engaging picture books, music, movement and fun lead to high levels of engagement. Since we’re coming up on the one year anniversary of school closures due to the pandemic, I’ve been reflecting on how I was unable to do my traditional

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February 26, 2021 by: Laura

7 Fantastic Easy Readers for 2021

7 Fantastic Easy Readers for 2021

Are you looking for some new easy reader books for your elementary library or classroom? I’ve got some fun recommendations. But first, have you heard of the Cybils Awards? The Cybils Awards aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.  http://www.cybils.com/ Volunteer panelists and judges from the blogging community read nominated titles

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February 19, 2021 by: Laura

Research Skills for Kindergarten and First Grade

Research Skills for Kindergarten and First Grade

Is it possible to teach research skills in the primary grades? Of course the answer is a resounding “YES!” The key is looking at the big picture – what will your students need as they progress though school? Research skills for kindergarten and first grade students lay the groundwork for future learning and success. Think of these skills in the primary grades as building a

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February 11, 2021 by: Laura

Rosie Revere and Friends will Inspire Your Students!

Rosie Revere and Friends

Strong characters inspire us! Andrea Beaty’s picture book series, The Questioneers, gives our students strong characters to study and to emulate.  By diving deep into examining the character traits of Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, Ada Twist, and Sofia Valdez, we can help our kids make connections to their own lives.  This can lead to perseverance, following passions, taking risks (good ones!), and higher self-esteem.  All

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Laura Trapp | Elementary School Librarian
➡ Do you dream of pouring your heart into teachi ➡ Do you dream of pouring your heart into teaching and still leaving school during daylight hours?⁣
➡ Do you dream of loving teaching even in the midst of so many demands?⁣
➡ Do you dream of creating boundaries to protect your family time and rest?⁣
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This book is a heartfelt, hands-on guide to setting boundaries, increasing productivity, and finding fulfillment for teachers who know that their classrooms won’t thrive unless they do. It’s packed with simple, actionable strategies that you can implement right away. It's also got funny stories and real-life examples to make it a quick and fun read!⁣
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Spring is a great time for research! Grab this pop Spring is a great time for research! Grab this popular 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 at the link in my profile.⁣
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Want some tips for building research skills in you Want some tips for building research skills in your primary grade classes? This blog post will get you started. ⁣
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⭐ If you’ve got some down time this month, tak ⭐ If you’ve got some down time this month, take advantage of personalized learning!! ⭐⁣
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 was created just for 𝗬𝗢𝗨! ⁣
✅ Online and self-paced, you’re going to love the practical tips and ideas to help you make your library the center of your school. ⁣
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Our latest book club read was 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯 Our latest book club read was 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝘂 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It received a resounding thumbs-up - everyone loved it!⁣
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Great story about family, resilience, and individuality. And I 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 noticing the characters from Reid’s other books who were connected or made an occasional appearance - in fact, we decided to read 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘁𝗼 next!⁣
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Are you a fan of TJR – (and have you been watching 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘅??)??!!⁣
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You know I'm all about 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. But it's true that you don't need elaborate plans and late night set-ups to make that happen.⁣
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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀:⁣
🎵 Add music⁣
🙆‍♀️ Add movement (How about some yoga?!?!)⁣
🔎 Have a scavenger hunt⁣
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(This quote is from Jamie Sears fantastic new book 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻! Preorder it now at the Smart.Bio link @thetrappedlibrarian)⁣
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⭐💚 It’s not too late to grab some fun ideas ⭐💚 It’s not too late to grab some fun ideas for March from our “12 Ideas” Newsletter. 💚⭐⁣
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✅ Take advantage of the experience of 5 veteran elementary school librarians as you plan the rest of your activities for the month! Link in profile! ⁣
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⭐💚 Want a fun 𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣 activ ⭐💚 Want a fun 𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣 activity for this week?? 💚⭐⁣
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✅ Use your free Epic educator account to read 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻 by Adam Wallace⁣
✅ Grab these 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 and use them with your free Boom educator account (just assign a “Fast Pin” for your students).⁣
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☘ Snatch some fun at my Smart.Bio link @thetrappedlibrarian !⁣
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This fun ☘𝗟𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁☘ is part of my Leprechaun Storytime unit. ⁣
☘ Your students are going to LOVE it! ⁣
⭐ Grab it at the Smart.Bio link @thetrapped librarian⁣
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