How do you encourage good behavior in the library? As elementary librarians, we have the added challenge of keeping order in multiple classrooms. I've worked at several different schools during my education career, and I can tell you that this has never been an easy task. It's especially difficult if the librarian before you had different rules and ... Continue Reading...
Confession: My students check out their own books
Yes, it's true. My students check out their own books. It's not a perfect system, but it's one of the little things that makes my life a lot easier. Now before you hit the back button, shuddering in fear at the thought of doing this, let me explain why I do it (and why it's really not so bad). Libraries Way Back When... Years ago, when I was a ... Continue Reading...
Book Fair Ideas (or How to Survive)
I have a love/hate relationship with book fairs. I love how excited the students get, and I love all the shiny, new books. I enjoy the themes (when it's a good one), and I like decorating. Then the book fair opens... If you've new and you haven't experienced book fair week yet, you're in for a rude awakening. It is crazy. I'm not even sure crazy ... Continue Reading...
Dealing With Stress
It's been a rough week. I had planned on writing a cheery post with lots of pictures of my book fair (which starts on Monday), but I just don't have it in me today. Instead, I'm going to write about some of the things that are weighing on me, in hopes that it will be a form of therapeutic stress relief. It's worth a try. I hope you don't mind a ... Continue Reading...
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