I have spent the first 10 years of my career teaching in low SES schools along the I-95 corridor. Twenty years ago, I left the regular classroom to become a school librarian. I now manage an elementary, Title 1 school library in a large suburban district.
Want to decorate your space and have the students practice fine motor skills? Make snowflakes! Many of the templates I found online were too tricky for elementary, so I made my own. There are two templates for K-1, and three for 2-4. Just fold and cut for winter fun.
An open ended scavenger hunt will send students off to explore the library and discover the gems waiting on the shelves. This packet has scavenger hunts leveled for each grade K-3 and an extra that can be used for grades 4-6. The kindergarten version requires no reading, the first grade work has simple sight words, and the second grade work is easy to read. As the grades progress, the content becomes harder, and the intermediate grades are asked to record title, author, and call number for th
This activity uses literary terms to describe the school year. At the beginning of the year, use it to predict what will happen in the coming months. At the end of the year, use it to recap the most exciting events. As part of RC, this can be an introductory activity to Hopes and Dreams, to begin getting kids thinking about what is possible in the coming year.
3rd - 7th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Library Skills
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About the store
Experience
I have spent the first 10 years of my career teaching in low SES schools along the I-95 corridor. Twenty years ago, I left the regular classroom to become a school librarian. I now manage an elementary, Title 1 school library in a large suburban district.
Teaching style
Never do for a student what they can do for themselves. Be the guide they need to learn and grow.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2019 AASL Inspire Collection Development Award
My own education history
BA, Vassar College
MLIS, Drexel University
Post-Graduate certificates, University of LaVerne