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December 18, 2020 by: Laura

Diverse Chapter Books Not To Be Missed

Diverse Chapter Books Reviews from The Trapped Librariann

There has been a lot of emphasis lately on diverse books for kids. I believe it is important for our students to have access to books that provide mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors (Rudine Sims Bishop). Here’s a collection of diverse chapter books to add to your library for middle grade readers. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. If you click

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September 25, 2020 by: Laura

School Library Book Displays to Hook Your Readers

Seasonal book displays are a great way to brighten up your school library. Eye-catching book arrangements will draw the interest of your students and might just hook your readers on a new book. I’ve got some school library book display ideas for you! Create Monthly Displays The easiest way to get started with book displays in your school library is to start with a monthly

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September 17, 2020 by: Laura

Build a Lifetime Love of Reading with Fantastic Kids Book Series

Kids' Book Series Build Lifelong Readers

You’ve seen it before. A reluctant reader finds a book series they connect with and they won’t stop until they’ve read them all! It’s like magic – one day a non reader, the next day they’re hooked. The challenge is always to help our elementary students find those kids’ book series they will connect with. I’ve got some ideas for you! First Chapter Fun I’ve

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September 10, 2020 by: Laura

Empower Your Students with Library Catalog Skills

Library Catalog Skills to Empower Your Students

Every year I start out my library lessons with a review and some instruction on how my students can manage their library accounts.  With all of the changes this year is bringing to our circulation routines, library catalog instruction is more important now than ever.  Because of health and safety concerns from the Covid19 pandemic, some schools are not allowing students to browse for books,

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September 4, 2020 by: Laura

6 Back to School Books Your Students Will Love

Back to School Books

It’s true that Back to School 2020 is starting off like no other year in education. Regardless of our return to school scenario – distance learning, in person, hybrid – at least one thing remains the same. We need great back to school books to read aloud to our students! I recently visited my local public library to check out these titles – all opinions

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June 6, 2020 by: Laura

Harry Potter Week for Distance Learning

Harry Potter Week for Distance Learning Trapp

I’ve been trying to keep my elementary library lessons fun and engaging for my students while giving them choices during distance learning. You’ve read about Yoga Storytime and Star Wars Week already. We saved the best for last with our Harry Potter Week for distance learning. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience.  If you click on a link and make a purchase,

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May 23, 2020 by: Laura

Inspire Calm with Yoga Storytime for Distance Learning

Yoga Story Time for Distance Learning Trapp

A couple of years ago, I started having Yoga Storytime with my youngest students. You can read all about it on this blog post: How Yoga Storytime Helped My Students Focus. Incorporating yoga into our routine has really been a game changer in my classes. Since we’ve been learning from home, I have noticed the familiar need for students to feel calm and in control

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November 17, 2019 by: Laura

14 Halloween Picture Books for an Engaging Storytime

Halloween Picture Books The Trapped Librarian

I love to have holiday-themed storytime classes for my kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. The right combination of fiction and nonfiction books, along with a song and a fun activity builds enthusiasm and positive connections for my students. One of my favorites is Halloween Storytime! I’d like to share my favorite Halloween picture books to use in the primary grades in your elementary

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March 10, 2019 by: Laura

Fun Books and Songs for Leprechaun Storytime!

Leprechaun Storytime Books

March is definitely the time for a fun Leprechaun Storytime in your elementary library or classroom! I’d like to share some fun picture books and lively songs to help you plan your own St. Patrick’s Day storytime session for your kindergarten and first grade students. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience.  If you click on a link and make a purchase, I

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March 1, 2019 by: Laura

Energize Your School Community with Harry Potter Week!

Trapp Harry Potter Bulletin Board

A couple of weeks before Halloween, our school library was transformed into Hogwarts as our whole school celebrated Harry Potter Week! Over the past couple of years, I’ve teamed up with the music and physical education teachers in my building to integrate our subject areas around a theme for a week or so. Our Harry Potter Week has been our most exciting so far! This

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This fun โ˜˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜โ˜˜ is part of my Leprechaun Storytime unit. โฃ
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