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Elementary librarian

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New school librarian? 10 things you should do first... - Mrs. ReaderPants

Being a brand new school librarian is both exciting and scary. All summer, you’ve planned for your new position, but today, you're feeling pretty lost.

Elementary Library Mama

I’m Wendy, aka “Elementary Library Mama” and I’m so glad you stopped by! I live in the Midwest and have been an elementary library media specialist for several years. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Library Information Science. Prior to becoming a media specialist, I taught […]

New school librarian? 10 things you should do first... - Mrs. ReaderPants

Being a brand new school librarian is both exciting and scary. All summer, you’ve planned for your new position, but today, you're feeling pretty lost.

Even More Freebies for Your School Library on Teachers Pay Teachers

(Disclosure: This blog post contains several affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive compensation at no additional cost to you.) (Note: This blog post also contains NUMEROUS just-because-I-love-you links to MANY free products on Teachers Pay Teachers, and if you click through and download the free products, nothing … Continue reading "(EVEN MORE!) Freebies for Your School Library on Teachers Pay Teachers!"

Elementary Library Specials Rotation

My year as an elementary Specials Rotation Librarian nearly ended my library career. I gave all I had, but it wasn't enough. Here's why...

Adding Makerspaces to your elementary school library may seem intimidating, but educators everywhere are implementing them. You can create Makerspace centers simply and easily. Read how one librarian just to the Maker plunge. #makerspaces #elementary #library #centers #librarypatch

MAKERSPACES … I tried to ignore them! I tried to deny their growing momentum. I skipped over articles and blogposts where makerspaces were the headline. I averted my eyes when newsletters about them crossed my mailbox. Not that I didn’t find value in them! I ABSOLUTELY did. Honestly, I was just so overwhelmed with the […]

The Book Wrangler on Instagram: “Here's a calendar with all 12 months of the year with national days to celebrate in your classroom or school. There are read aloud…”

The Book Wrangler on Instagram: “Here's a calendar with all 12 months of the year with national days to celebrate in your classroom or school. There are read aloud…”

Reinvigorating my Nonfiction (& Free Signage for You!)

This is my fifth year as the school librarian at my high school, and I have somehow been pretty much spot on on my first five-year-plan for revamping and reinvigorating and modernizing our school l…

How to Get Library Books Returned at the End of the Year + FREEBIE

School librarians can learn tips and tricks on how to get your students to get library books returned at the end of the school year, plus a freebie!

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Elementary School Librarians, Teachers & Principals! Let's make your school a stop on this Free Virtual Story Time tour. Email me to schedule! #elementaryschool #librarians #principalsschool #elementaryteacher #childrensbooks #storytime
Grab this free download with 20 school library activities you can do in your elementary school library after reading any picture book! Perfect for librarian sub plans or last minute lessons! #LibrariansTeach
In this special two part series, Robin and Jill are joined by Kelli Cheek, a counselor at Skyline High School and Laine Towe, a librarian and technology specialist at Willard North Elementary to talk about the benefits of being a teacher and in education. These ladies each have over 20 years of experience and are Jill's sisters which gives them lots to talk about. Learn why getting into education is a great decision and how you can make in impact in the world around you.
The poem Making Stuff is an audio selection from Amy Ludwig VanDerwater’s POEM FARM, a blog dedicated to growing poems & poets. Teachers & Librarians, stop by POEM FARM to access tips about the writing process, craft ideas & techniques to inspire young poets. Amy is a former classroom teacher, a blogger & an award-winning author of poetry books for children. Learn more about Amy & her countless projects here. | poetry | poems | elementary | crafts | writing ideas | Poetry Friday |