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March 12, 2022 by: Laura

Cybils Early Chapter Books for 2021

Cybils Early Chapter Books Finalists 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. In February, the Cybils Awards for 2021 were announced I was again fortunate to participate in this process as a Round 2 judge for the Easy Readers and Early Chapter Books

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February 17, 2022 by: Laura

Cybils Easy Readers for 2021

Cybils Easy Reader 2021 Finalists

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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March 12, 2021 by: Laura

5 Terrific Early Chapter Books for 2021

5 terrific Early Chapter Books

Have you heard of the Cybils Awards? The Cybils Awards aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.Β  http://www.cybils.com/ Volunteer judges from the blogging community read nominated titles to choose an outstanding winner in 12 categories. Round 1 judges read through large lists of nominated titles to narrow each category for the

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February 26, 2021 by: Laura

7 Fantastic Easy Readers for 2021

7 Fantastic Easy Readers for 2021

Are you looking for some new easy reader books for your elementary library or classroom? I’ve got some fun recommendations. But first, have you heard of the Cybils Awards? The Cybils Awards aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.  http://www.cybils.com/ Volunteer panelists and judges from the blogging community read nominated titles

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January 29, 2021 by: Laura

Encourage Growth Mindset with the Questioneers Books

Encourage Growth Mindset

The Questioneers Books by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts, are inspirational picture books that can encourage growth mindset in your students. Each book centers on a different second grader from Miss Lila Greer’s class at Blue River Creek School. Each of the characters has a different passion: engineering, architecture, science experiments, and community activism. And because of this, each book can be an effective

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December 18, 2020 by: Laura

Diverse Chapter Books Not To Be Missed

Diverse Chapter Books Reviews from The Trapped Librariann

There has been a lot of emphasis lately on diverse books for kids. I believe it is important for our students to have access to books that provide mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors (Rudine Sims Bishop). Here’s a collection of diverse chapter books to add to your library for middle grade readers. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. If you click

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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! β­οΈπŸ’—

Full to the brim with 
πŸ’— helpful resources for the month
🩷 book lists
πŸ’— freebies
πŸ’— national day book connections
πŸ’— 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! β­οΈπŸ’—

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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! 
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πŸ—―οΈ Don’t you love it when real life events inspire πŸ—―οΈ 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! πŸ˜†

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.

πŸ’™ 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!
πŸ’Œ 8 greetings
πŸ’Œ 12 jokes 
πŸ’˜ 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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πŸ₯‡ Are you as excited about the new award winners a πŸ₯‡ 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!

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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! β­οΈπŸ’—

Full to the brim with 
πŸ’— helpful resources for the month
🩷 book lists
πŸ’— freebies
πŸ’— national day book connections
πŸ’— 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! β­οΈπŸ’—

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!)

βœ… 4th and 5th graders will learn 5 basic advertising techniques as they analyze television commercials.
βœ… 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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