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January 16, 2023 by: Laura

Make the Most of Your Library Bulletin Boards

Library Bulletin Board Ideas for your elementary library

When the new year rolls around, or really at any change of seasons during the school year, I like to tackle the to-do list with something fun. For me, that’s working on my library bulletin boards. Itโ€™s a low-pressure way to start working in the library to get ready for a new school year, or a new season. Library Bulletin Boards Make an Impact Long

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March 28, 2022 by: Laura

April Library Lessons

April Library Lessons

Spring is here, and there’s a light feeling in the air as we get ready to plan our April library lessons! The kids are excited to play outside and there’s a general excitement buzzing throughout the school. I love planning my April library activities, because there are so many fun themes and events that the students love.  April themes bring activism, writing, and fun into

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February 2, 2022 by: Laura

February Library Lessons

February Library Lessons

February library lessons can be engaging and fun for both you and your elementary students because there are so many lively topics to choose from. If you want to make your library the center of your school, paying attention to events throughout the year and tying library activities to them can really help. The month is full of opportunities for you to embrace as you

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January 6, 2022 by: Laura

Fun Winter Olympics Activities for your Elementary Library

Winter Olympics Activities

It seems that every four years the world is captivated by the fun and amazing feats of the Winter Games. It’s the perfect time to capitalize on this universal excitement with some fun Winter Olympics activities for your elementary library! Collaborate with Other Specialists You may already know what a difference it made in my school when the physical education and music teachers and I

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December 30, 2021 by: Laura

January Library Lessons

January Library Lessons

Happy New Year!! The new year at school brings a fresh start and can help energize your January library lessons. It’s time to help your elementary students get excited about reading again, for one thing. Since the holiday craziness is behind us, it’s a great time to dive deeper into learning without fear of interruption! Here are some topics that I like to cover in

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November 10, 2021 by: Laura

November Library Lessons

What to Teach in November Library Lessons

What to teach in your November library lessons? Since this month is usually the start of some crazy ever-changing schedules in my school, I like to use lessons that are engaging, flexible, and fun! Plan to use low-prep activities so you won’t feel so frustrated if (when!) classes are canceled, moved, or added. Your November library lessons can be fun and engaging, AND you CAN

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October 25, 2021 by: Laura

October Library Lessons

October Library Lessons

Take advantage of fun seasonal themes when you plan your October library lessons. I use the first two lessons with my kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classes especially. But you can definitely stretch any of these elementary library lessons to fit your older classes too. Just ask the older kids to become experts in order to model or teach the younger children! The last

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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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December 6, 2020 by: Laura

Holiday Research Mini Projects for December

Holiday Research for December

December is not the time for a full-blown research project. But if you want to teach or review research skills with your students, a mini-unit for holiday research is just what you need. Students will still get practice on important research skills. But if a lesson is missed, it isn’t a problem (unlike when you’re doing those long, multi-week research projects). Stay Flexible in December

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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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