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February 8, 2024 by: Laura

Library Lesson Plans: Practical Tips for Elementary Librarians

Library Lesson Planning for Elementary Librarians

We all know that creating engaging and effective library lesson plans can feel like a never-ending challenge, but fear not! I’ve got some game-changing tips to help you transform your lesson planning routine! By following these tips, you’ll not only survive but thrive in your elementary library. Tip 1: Plan in Batches Let’s kick things off with a game-changer โ€“ planning in batches. Say goodbye

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June 19, 2021 by: Laura

Social-Emotional Learning in the School Library

There has been a renewed focus on social and emotional learning, and with good reason. Long term research shows that social-emotional learning has a positive impact on academic achievement, classroom management, overall health, and the prevention of problematic behaviors. After the toll the pandemic has taken on schools, we are wise to place on emphasis on social and emotional learning in the school library. The

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June 15, 2021 by: Laura

The Importance of SEL in the School Library

SEL in the School Library

Most students and educators have just completed the most challenging year in their educational lives. The Covid-19 pandemic has turned our regular school routines upside down, backwards, and on their heads! This has brought stress and anxiety to a myriad of students and the adults who care for them. So, now more than ever it is important to address SEL in the school library. What

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April 23, 2021 by: Laura

4 Reasons to Love Online PD for School Librarians

Online PD for School Librarians

Are you tired of attending “one size fits all” professional development? I can’t count how many PD workshops I attended that were for my entire school, but didn’t help me learn and grow as a teacher librarian. That’s why I love online PD for school librarians, and I think you’re going to love it too! It’s always nice to be able to do some professional

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January 9, 2021 by: Laura

School Librarian Professional Development Just for YOU!

School Librarian Professional Development

How many times have you found yourself sitting in the middle of a school professional development aimed at classroom teachers? I know I’ve been there. We doodle in our notebooks and daydream of school librarian professional development just for us. We need PD that addresses the many facets of our roles within our schools. Our professional development must prepare us to meet the needs of

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January 2, 2021 by: Laura

Reimagine Your School Library in the New Year

Reimagine Your School Library in the New Year

I don’t know if there’s ever been a time in my life that I’ve seen so many people ready to kick the current year out the door and welcome a new beginning! The new year brings new goals in our professional lives as well as our personal lives. Are you as eager as I am to reimagine your school library in the new year? I’ve

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July 28, 2020 by: Laura

More Ideas for Back to School in the Library

Back to School Library Ideas

A couple of weeks ago I shared some ideas for school librarians as they get ready to go back to school. As more and more librarians find out what their unique back-to-school situations may be, whether face-to-face teaching, blended learning, or distance learning, they are scrambling to make back to school plans. So I’ve got a few more back to school library ideas for you!

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July 20, 2020 by: Laura

5 Reasons Why You Should Plan School Library Events

Trapped Librarian School Library Events

Itโ€™s no secret that I believe your library should be the center of your school.  School library events are a fun and engaging way to make that happen.  Iโ€™ve got 5 reasons why you should start planning your school library events now! School Library Events Build Excitement Nothing creates more of a buzz in my library than a good room transformation.  Transforming the library into

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July 2, 2020 by: Laura

Specialists Collaborate for School Wide Engagement

Trapp School Specialist Collaboration

As school librarians, we are constantly working to collaborate with the other educators within our schools. We know that these efforts result in stronger and deeper learning experiences for our students. School specialist collaboration takes traditional collaboration up a notch by uniting the entire school community around an engaging learning theme. If you need more convincing, read my previous post: Energize Your School Community With

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June 27, 2020 by: Laura

How to Energize Your School Community with Specialist Collaborations

Trapp Specialists Collaborate in the School Library

We know that students benefit from collaboration between classroom or content area teachers and the school librarian. You can read my previous posts for more information: Students benefit from Collaboration in the School Library and More Ideas for Collaboration in the School Library. I’d like to invite you to consider school specialist collaborations to energize and unite your school community around a common theme. I

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