Liven up your March read-alouds with these 6 leprechaun picture books recommended by the Trapped Librarian!
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Library Lesson Plans: Practical Tips 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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Celebrate a Love of Reading: 5 Tips for We Love to Read Month!
As we step into the fun month of February, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the magic of books and cultivate a love of reading in our elementary students. That’s why I like to celebrate We Love to Read Month in my elementary library. Here are some tips to make this month an engaging celebration of reading: 1. Create Fun Book Displays Get their attention
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3 Tips to Promote Summer Reading
Does your library have a summer reading program? I know it can be hard to staff a summer library program โ we often need to rely on volunteers (who are also busy in the summertime!). However, we know that encouraging reading in the summer can really help maintain reading skills and prevent the โsummer slide.โ Each May we start looking ahead to our summer break
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5 Benefits of Early Reader Series Books
Do you purchase early reader series books for your elementary library? I am a fan of having all kinds of kids book series available for readers. Series books for beginning readers can motivate and excite these young students as they develop a love for reading and build important reading skills. There are many benefits of having easy reader series books in your school library. Students
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5 Reasons to Promote Kids Book Series
Do you promote kids book series in your elementary library? Series books can build excitement around reading in unique ways! There are many reasons I believe you should be promoting series books in your elementary library. Kids love to follow the characters! Reading a kids book series like the Magic Treehouse helps students get to know the characters well. Kids make connections between the characters
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March Library Lessons
I f Spring Fever is starting to spread through your school, it’s time for some engaging, rigorous, and fun activities in your elementary library! Are you ready for your March library lessons? With spring on the horizon, March can be a fun time of transition in the library. Spread a love of reading, work on research skills, and create a calm atmosphere with these fun
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Cybils Easy Readers for 2021
This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. If you click through to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support. As of this writing, the Cybils Awards for 2021 have just been announced! I was again fortunate to participate in this process as a Round 2 judge for the Easy Readers
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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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Fun Winter Olympics Activities for your Elementary Library
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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