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March 26, 2021 by: Laura

Boom Cards in the School Library

Boom Cards in the School Library

Have you heard about Boom Cards? They are no-prep, digital, interactive task cards that are super easy to use! They are just the ticket to add some fun to the learning in your virtual or in-person library classes! Follow these tips to get started using Boom Cards in the school library. What are Boom Cards? Boom Cards are self-grading exercises that are gamified for students

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September 10, 2020 by: Laura

Empower Your Students with Library Catalog Skills

Library Catalog Skills to Empower Your Students

Every year I start out my library lessons with a review and some instruction on how my students can manage their library accounts.  With all of the changes this year is bringing to our circulation routines, library catalog instruction is more important now than ever.  Because of health and safety concerns from the Covid19 pandemic, some schools are not allowing students to browse for books,

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August 27, 2020 by: Laura

Quick DIY Bulletin Board for Online Teaching

DIY Bulletin Board for Online Teaching

Have you been busy making lesson plans for online learning? Are you searching for a colorful bulletin board background to make your video sessions more like school? I’ve got a printing trick for you that will save you some time and help you use a resource you probably already have! Let’s create a quick bulletin board background for online teaching! Choose Your Bulletin Board You

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April 27, 2020 by: Laura

Print to PDF for Distance Learning

Print to PDF Tech Tips

Learn how to use Print to PDF for distance learning. Extract student pages from a longer document to share while teaching and learning remotely.

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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.  This is a time when students around the world participate in the Hour of Code.  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.  My lack of understanding about coding led to me feeling afraid to

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August 25, 2018 by: Laura

Quick And Easy Green Screen Projects For Your Library

Green Screen technology (or Chroma Key as it is known in more “techy” circles), used to be so complicated! I first tried the available technology with my fourth grade students about 20+ years ago. This post contains affiliate links.  If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. I remember setting up green bulletin board

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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! 

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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
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🗯️ 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! ❤️

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🥇 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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