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Elementary Librarian

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

Good News from Pennsylvania

Staffing levels will be increasing in Pennsylvania school libraries for the 2015-2016 school year. It seems like I'm finally seeing more good news about school libraries these days! Three years ago, 100 school librarian positions were eliminated in Pennsylvania. The Department of Education is rethinking this decision thanks to persuasive ... Continue Reading...

Augmented Reality in the School Library

Right Click here to download podcast. Show Notes Andy's Blog - Barrow Media Center Fetch! Lunch Rush! math game International Dot Day ColAR Mix app Chromville app LayAR app Tellagami Chatterpix Animoto Twitter hashtag for #AugmentedReality Andy's Twitter @plemmonsa Barrow Media Center Facebook Page Books on Bikes Kickstarter Campaign ... Continue Reading...

Have you heard about the Little Free Library?

Earlier this week, someone sent me a link to a news story about Little Free Library. According to the Little Free Library website, a Little Free Library is a “'take a book, return a book' gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may ... Continue Reading...

8 Books You Should Have in Your Library

Today's post is written by Stacey Hazuda. This school year is Stacey's 18th in education. Before she became a Media Specialist, she was a classroom teacher for 6 years. Stacey has been a Media Specialist for 12 years- 1 year at the high school level and 11 years in an elementary school. Stacey says she's always loved to read and is not happy unless ... Continue Reading...

Struggling Readers Need Five Things to Succeed

Today's post is written by Zoe Luderitz. Zoe is the Content Manager of Alibris, an online retailer of new, used, rare and out-of-print books. A true bibliophile, Zoe’s favorite past time is to tuck herself away in a coffee shop with a good book, bagel and hot coffee in front of her. Do you have a struggling reader in your home or classroom? ... Continue Reading...

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All the work is done for me!

"This will be my 7th year and until your plans I have been spinning my wheels trying to come up with solid plans each week. I had planned on spending all summer trying to figure out my “years” plans, but you have done all the work for me."

My students are engaged!

"I was thrilled to discover your treasure trove of resources. After two years of doing it “my way,” I decided to utilize the center approach and do it “your” way. The students are engaged and I see them using the knowledge the lessons give them."

My principal was impressed!

"Your lesson plans with the Common Core and AASL 21st Century Standards were a life saver! My principal looked through my plan binder and was completely floored that EVERY lesson had both sets of standards."