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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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March 3, 2015 by: Laura

Dr. Seuss Activities for a Fun Celebration of Reading

Seuss Celebration

March 2 marks the birthday of one of the most influential children’s author/illustrators in history!  Theodor Seuss Geisel has helped many kiddos learn to read with his rhyming, colorful, rhythmic stories.   This blog post is full of Dr. Seuss activities and ideas! We like to celebrate Dr. Seuss in March during a special Literacy Week.  It is a fun way to promote reading and to

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The February Library Helpers Newsletter is here - The February Library Helpers Newsletter is here - time to grab a warm beverage, get comfy and get ready to be insprired! ⭐️💗

Full to the brim with 
💗 helpful resources for the month
🩷 book lists
💗 freebies
💗 national day book connections
💗 a yummy recipe
and lots of extra tidbits!!

⭐️ Don't miss the limited-time freebie: A fun Valentine memory game that's perfect for centers or early finishers! 

You're sure to find something to add a new spark to your library this month! ⭐️💗

https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
🇺🇲 These U.S. President research projects will hel 🇺🇲 These U.S. President research projects will help your students develop their research, writing, and technology skills beginning in Kindergarten and progressing through 5th grade. Help your students progress in their mastery of research skills in elementary school! 

Grab it here >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Presidents-Research-Project-Bundle-for-K-5-Library-Research-Skills-5577664?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20President%20Research%20K5%20Bundle
Get your library or classroom ready for the Winter Get your library or classroom ready for the Winter Games with this fun interactive bulletin board! 
✅ Colorful posters
✅ 3+ caption choices
✅ Low-prep version in case you're in a hurry!
✅ Sticky note template for 3rd - 5th
✅ Pennant craft for K-2nd
Grab it today! 
>>>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Sports-Bulletin-Board-Classroom-or-Library-Bulletin-Board-for-K-5-15406669?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Winter%20Sports%20Bulletin%20Board
🗯️ Don’t you love it when real life events inspire 🗯️ Don’t you love it when real life events inspire a much-needed lesson?!

Read all about how a vacuum and my six-year-old son convinced me that I needed to teach my students about advertising techniques! 😆

You'll be inspired to teach about this important media literacy concept too! 

http://trappedlibrarian.org/2021/01/why-you-should-teach-about-advertising-techniques/
February library lessons can be engaging and fun f February library lessons can be engaging and fun for for everyone - there are so many lively topics to choose from! 

❤️ The month is full of opportunities for you to embrace as you plan your February lessons.

💙 Come on over to the blog for some inspiration! 
https://trappedlibrarian.org/2022/02/02/february-library-lessons-2/
Your students will love these fun Valentine Bookma Your students will love these fun Valentine Bookmarks!
💌 8 greetings
💌 12 jokes 
💘 All in full color and black and white printing options.

Give them as Valentines, or use the black and white versions in a February coloring center! ❤️

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentine-Library-Bookmarks-Valentine-Bookmarks-9134306?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Valentine%20Bookmarks%20FB
🥇 Are you as excited about the new award winners a 🥇 Are you as excited about the new award winners as I am?
Share that Caldecott love with your students with this fun (and FREE!) Caldecott Book Tasting!

Download today! >>>>>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Caldecott-Book-Tasting-Library-Lesson-Activity-for-Grades-25-15103168?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Caldecott%20Book%20Tasting
The February Library Helpers Newsletter is here - The February Library Helpers Newsletter is here - time to grab a warm beverage, get comfy and get ready to be insprired! ⭐️💗

Full to the brim with 
💗 helpful resources for the month
🩷 book lists
💗 freebies
💗 national day book connections
💗 a yummy recipe
and lots of extra tidbits!!

⭐️ Don't miss the limited-time freebie: A fun Valentine memory game that's perfect for centers or early finishers! 

You're sure to find something to add a new spark to your library this month! ⭐️💗

https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
Teach important media literacy concepts as your st Teach important media literacy concepts as your students learn about advertising techniques is this fun and engaging unit! (Perfect timing now with new Super Bowl commercials coming up!)

✅ 4th and 5th graders will learn 5 basic advertising techniques as they analyze television commercials.
✅ Help your students become smart consumers!

Grab it today! >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Media-Literacy-Advertising-Techniques-1656292?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Advertising%20Techniques%20FB
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