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March 4, 2020 by: Laura

You’ve Been Shamrocked!

You've Been Shamrocked!

This time of year can be a little dreary at school. The weather is changing (it can get pretty crazy here in Montana in March!), kids are a little squirrely, and teachers are starting to get stressed out about testing season! It’s the perfect time to lift up staff morale with a fun pass-it-on activity! I’m part of our school’s social committee and we’ve been

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January 19, 2020 by: Laura

Media Literacy and the Super Bowl

Media Literacy and the Super Bowl

I’m all about seizing the teachable moment, so I’ve got the perfect media literacy lesson for you to use leading up to or immediately following the Super Bowl! It’s that time of year when more and more students are discussing football and their favorite teams. They come to school on Mondays talking about what happened at the latest playoff games. Excitement builds with each passing

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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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November 9, 2019 by: Laura

Have a Spooktacular Time with Halloween Storytime!

Halloween Storytime The Trapped Librarian

October brings an interest in spooky stories, mysterious tales, and disguises. A Halloween Storytime is a fun way to bring all of this together for our young learners. We had a great time in Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade singing songs and listening to fun read alouds. With a little bit of creativity and planning, you can have an engaging Halloween Storytime in your

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March 10, 2019 by: Laura

Fun Books and Songs for Leprechaun Storytime!

Leprechaun Storytime Kit

March is definitely the time for a fun Leprechaun Storytime in your elementary library or classroom! I’ve got some fun picture books and lively songs to share that will 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.  This means that if you click on a link and

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February 9, 2019 by: Laura

Celebrate Chinese New Year With These 7 Picture Books

Chinese New Year Picture Books Trapp

Chinese New Year is a fun time for our students to learn about the traditions of a culture that may be unfamiliar to them.ย  It can be a bright spot in the middle of winter, a reason to celebrate in your classroom or school library.ย  I’d like to share my favorite read alouds for Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year.ย  I recommend pairing an

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January 21, 2019 by: Laura

I Love to Read Month in Your Library

I Love to Read Month The Trapped Librarian

February is “I Love to Read Month!” It’s the perfect time for you to celebrate reading in your school! Start with an “I Love to Read” bulletin board and a book recommendation center and you’ll help your students and staff spread the love of reading throughout the school. This article may contain Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. This means that if you click a

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December 1, 2018 by: Laura

Hour of Code: Future Computer Scientists in the Making!

Hour of Code for Littles

Computer Science Education Week is the first week in December each year.ย  This is a time when students around the world participate in the Hour of Code.ย  I’ve been participating with my elementary library classes for several years now, but at first I was very reluctant to try it with my youngest classes.ย  My lack of understanding about coding led to me feeling afraid to

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November 23, 2018 by: Laura

9 Picture Books for Christmas with Free Resources

Picture Books for Christmas

December is hitting my school library with the usual excitement of winter programs, parties, ski days, assemblies, gift making, and the unpredictability of schedules that can change at a moment’s notice!ย  It can be a challenge to make sure your December library lessons are meaningful and engaging. I do love this time of year, especially now that I make sure I have extra Christmas picture

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October 2, 2018 by: Laura

Teach in a Tipi for an Engaging Learning Experience!

Recently I collaborated with the music and physical education teachers in my school to provide an interdisciplinary unit around the theme of Native American Culture.ย  (Yes, these are the same friends who had the great idea to team up for an Irish Unit Collaboration around St. Patrick’s Day!ย  And the very creative and enthusiastic educators who helped organize Harry Potter Week!)ย  In Montana, we celebrate

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