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Elementary Librarian

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

My Goals for 2014

Happy New Year! It's hard to believe 365 days have already passed since I wrote my goals for 2013! It's been a very busy year, but before I look ahead to the 2014, let's reflect on what I wanted to improve on for 2013. 1. Do a better job of helping students find books they're interested in. I won't say I knocked this one out of the park, but ... Continue Reading...

How many books do your students check out?

Today’s post is written by Amanda Swengros. Amanda is the librarian at Kiser Intermediate in the Lincoln County district in Lincolnton, NC. She spends each day with students in fourth and fifth grade. She has a combination of a fixed and flexible schedule. Traditionally when students come to my library, they are allowed to check out two ... Continue Reading...

Global Read Aloud with Guest Sedley Abercrombie

  Right Click here to download podcast episode.  In today's podcast, I discuss the Global Read Aloud with teacher-librarian Sedley Abercrombie. Listen to find out how she learned about the Global Read Aloud, how she found a teacher to collaborate with, and how the students are having fun learning along with students all over the ... Continue Reading...

Collaboration Across the Globe with Debbie Alvarez

Right Click here to download podcast episode. Show Notes The Styling Librarian blog Debbie's school in Hong Kong, Bradbury School ALESS (Association of Librarians in English Speaking Schools) program Wikispaces: http://aless.wikispaces.com The Book Chook blog @stylinlibrarian - Connect with Debbie on Twitter @lenorelook - Connect with Lenore ... Continue Reading...

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"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."

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"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."