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Elementary Librarian

Library lesson plans and ideas for the school librarian. Lessons incorporate Common Core and AASL standards.

Using AASL Competency C.IV to Teach Information Creation

Navigating the American Association of School Librarian Standards (AASL) might seem daunting for lesson planning integration. Fortunately, we've prepared foundational insights and practical classroom ideas. Let's delve into AASL standard C.IV — Share (C) and Curate (IV). Based on the specifications of this framework, the objectives are for ... Continue Reading...

Member of the Month Tracy Blunier

Announcing September 2023's Member of the Month, Tracy Blunier. Tracy works at Whitefield Academy in Smyrna, GA. She has been a school librarian for fourteen years. We asked Tracy some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your job as a school ... Continue Reading...

Best Picture Books About Self-awareness

As a parent, teacher, or librarian, you know how important self-awareness is to children’s overall development. Research shows that children as early as four years old can benefit from understanding their own emotions, which image books can capture in a way older media styles cannot. Self-Awareness Day on September 28th provides the perfect ... Continue Reading...

Addressing AASL C.III Sharing & Collaboration in the Classroom

When it comes to addressing the American Association of School Librarian Standards (AASL), it can feel overwhelming to figure out how to integrate them into your lesson planning. Luckily, we’ve covered some of the groundwork for you and provided ideas that you can use in the classroom today! Here, we’re going to look specifically at AASL ... Continue Reading...

Best Picture Books About Making Friends

No matter where you live or what language you speak, making and keeping friends is something we all have in common. It’s an essential part of our lives as children, preparing us for adult relationships along the way. But often times it can be difficult to find young readers the right material that can help them understand how to make and foster ... Continue Reading...

Best Picture Books Celebrating Siblings

As parents, teachers and librarians, we all want the children in our lives to grow up feeling loved, secure and valued. One of the best ways to do this is by helping kids understand that having a sibling is an amazing gift – one full of love, support and fun! To show little ones just how special it can be to have a brother or sister, why not try ... Continue Reading...

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