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I'm a passionate teacher-turned-librarian who absolutely LOVES to inspire students and help them find their happy place in learning! Lessons by Sandy is a labor or love filled with engaging activities to support children on their journey as Lifelong Learners!
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Library Book Request Form
Do you want an easy way to have students request books to be placed on hold? I have everything you need to get started and stay organized! Here's what's included: Signs for an In Box and and Out BoxForms for students to fill out requesting a bookForms to use if students request a book through the Destiny Catalog systemForms to use if students request a book through any other catalog systemI hope you find this useful! Sandy Liptak
2nd - 5th
Library Skills
Overdue Library Notices
Do you have problems with overdue library books? These record sheets can be used to help you manage and hopefully reduce overdue library books in your library! Each record sheet has columns for:
Student Name
Teacher Name
3 lines to record dates that notices were sent home
Results column to notate if books was found, paid for (cash or check), or if book was worked off (5 slots to write in the date).
**I have my students work for one week in the library at various jobs to cover one lost book.
PreK - 6th
Library Skills
My Ketchup Folder
As a teacher, I was often frustrated with the number of students who lost assignments and/or turned them in all crumbled up from being in the back of their desk. I began to use binders with them in hopes of getting them alittle more organized. I purchased the 1-inch Presentation View Binders from Sam's (they came in sets of 8), and I used index dividers for each subject area.
The attached files have the cover page that I gave the students to decorate for their binder. It also includes a co
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Experience
I'm a passionate teacher-turned-librarian who absolutely LOVES to inspire students and help them find their happy place in learning! Lessons by Sandy is a labor or love filled with engaging activities to support children on their journey as Lifelong Learners!
Teaching style
I whole-heartedly believe that when it comes to teaching, you have to reach a child's heart first. Once you have established a sincere relationship with your students, their learning will naturally follow. I also believe it's vital to show students how much fun learning can be, and to connect their learning to the real world. I accomplished this by creating collaborative, multi-sensory units of study that gave my students an opportunity to use higher level thinking and problem solving skills. Our class motto was "Find your happy place!", and I strived every day to make sure that each student succeeded in this endeavor.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was awarded several 3M Ingenuity Grants for over $13,000 that I used to purchase additional supplies for varying units such as:
2003-2004 = 3rd Grade Inventor’s Workshop for $1229.59
2004-2005 = Our Backyard Science Lab for $3500.00
2004-2005 = Soil, Plants, and Animals, Oh My! for $2000.00
2006-2007 = Math Stations for Learning for $3500.00
2007-2008 = Attracting Student Scientists for $3500.00
My own education history
I received my degree in Elementary Education from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. I also have a specialization in Reading, and a master's degree in Library Science from the University of North Texas.
Additional biographical information
I have always been fascinated with literature, and reading was always one of my passions. Throughout the years, I accumulated quite a collection of novels or picture books that helped students understand concepts or skills. Over time, I began to realize that my passion for books needed a more thorough outlet, which led me to pursue my master's degree in LIbrary Science. If you'd like to learn more about what's going on in our library, follow my blog at <a href="http://www.lessonsbysandy.com">Lessons by Sandy</a>
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