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July 30, 2019 by: Laura

TPT Tips for School Librarians

I’ve teamed up with 4 other School Librarians to give you some shopping tips for using the Teachers Pay Teachers website to your advantage! Many of us have tight budgets in our school libraries, so it’s important to save money whenever we can! Take a look at these tips for using TpT… It’s a Blog Hop! You can start at the top and hop on

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July 29, 2019 by: Laura

TpT Tips for Teacher Librarians: Ratings, Comments, and Questions

I love to shop on Teachers Pay Teachers! It is so satisfying to find just the right resource at just the right time and to be able to purchase and download it instantly. More than once I’ve found the perfect activity for my students right when I need it. I’ve found that I can save some money while also helping out the sellers who create

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πŸ“š Elementary School Librarian
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🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š A 🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š

A Book Tasting is such a fun way to help students explore your shelves and discover books they might otherwise pass right by!

Set out a variety of books, add the menus, table signs, and a little restaurant flair, and let your students start β€œtasting.” It’s a great beginning-of-the-year activity for getting kids excited about reading AND helping them add some new titles to their reading lists. ❀️

This Book Tasting Kit includes lesson plans for K–5, editable menus, bookmarks for younger students, genre and category table signs, posters, and more.

πŸ“š Help your students discover their next great read!

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⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

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πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Libra πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Library Helpers Newsletter!

Some of you are heading back to school THIS WEEK (how is that possible?!), while others still have a few precious weeks of summer left. πŸ’œ

No matter where you are in the countdown, Julie and I put together this special Back-to-School issue with YOU in mind!

Inside you’ll find:
✨ Practical ideas for starting the year
πŸ“š Book recommendations and read-aloud ideas
🎁 FREE resources
πŸ’‘ Tips for new and experienced librarians
πŸ—“οΈ 10 National Days with ideas you can use in your library
πŸ’œ Lots of encouragement from two retired librarians who remember just how busy this time of year can be!

We hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite cold drink!), download your FREE copy, and find a few ideas that make your back-to-school season a little easier.

⬇️ Head to the blog to get your copy! >>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-f ✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-friendly library rules posters, a slideshow and activities that make expectations clear from day one! Perfect for non-readers and early readers, these library posters and activities use simple words and visuals to help students remember routines, respect books, and follow directions.

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✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-f ✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-friendly library rules posters, a slideshow and activities that make expectations clear from day one! Perfect for non-readers and early readers, these library posters and activities use simple words and visuals to help students remember routines, respect books, and follow directions.

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Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, " Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, "This has absolutely nothing to do with my library"?

You're not alone.

That's exactly why I created this Professional Development Bundle for School Librarians. Every session focuses on topics that matter in the elementary library, from advocacy and collaboration to lesson planning and library events.

No generic educator training. Just practical professional learning created by a school librarian, for school librarians. πŸ’œ

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Want to start next school year with a notebook ful Want to start next school year with a notebook full of ideas instead of a to-do list full of stress? 😊

My Professional Development Bundle is packed with practical strategies, lesson ideas, advocacy tips, collaboration tools, and resources you can use in your library right away.

Everything was updated and expanded last summer, making it easier than ever to learn, reflect, and prepare for a successful year ahead.

Take a look at the preview and see why so many librarians say this PD feels like it was made just for them. πŸ’œ

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One of my favorite things about summer is having a One of my favorite things about summer is having a little space to learn something new.

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With 10 self-paced sessions and more than 7 hours of librarian-specific training, it's an easy way to gather fresh ideas for next year without sacrificing your summer break.

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πŸ“£ Advocacy doesn't have to feel overwhelming. My πŸ“£ Advocacy doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

My School Library Advocacy training is packed with practical tools to help you confidently share the value of your library program with administrators, teachers, families, and your school community.

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βœ… Notetaking printable
βœ… Elevator speech tools
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Whether you're new to advocacy or simply want fresh ideas and renewed confidence, this training will help you take meaningful steps to promote your library and the important work you do every day.

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