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Transform your teaching with the ultimate tech resource! The Technology Toolbox for Teachers offers tutorials, presentations, and endless ideas for your elementary students.
Review library skills with your K-5 students with this paperless resource. Students will work directly in Google Slides or Microsoft OneDrive to complete the activities. This is a fun, interactive way for students to practice different library skills. There are 2 different resources included: one for grades K-2 and one for grades 3-5.Each resource includes: ⇒ Teacher directions – includes the access links and instructions on how to use this in your library or classroom⇒ Instructions for using this resource with Microsoft OneDrive⇒ 2 Google Slide files • Library Skills Activities• Answer key Previews: Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5 To see a detailed description of each of these two resources click the links below.
Get ideas for elementary school library lessons for distance learning while we are teaching and learning from home during the COVID19 coronavirus pandemic.
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The Digital Roadmap is a useful reference chart that lets libraries identify new areas to enter, and new technologies to use. Almost 90% of American public libraries offer access to electronic book…
School Librarians will find these 41 quality Websites very helpful to gather information & ideas on professional development, library advocacy, library lessons & activities, reading promo…
The library should be all about differentiation and choice! Check out these reasons why you should use choice boards in your library!
School Librarians will find these 41 quality Websites very helpful to gather information & ideas on professional development, library advocacy, library lessons & activities, reading promo…
Welcome to the 2017 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries. These are shining examples of innovative architectural feats that address user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways. Renovations and expansions dominated this year, showing that libraries are holding on to and breathing new life into spaces already cherished … Continue reading 2017 Library Design Showcase →
Kids are surrounded by technology in both the classroom and at home. It's important for us to teach our students about technology, how to stay safe online, how to deal with cyber bullying, and how to recognize the need to unplug from time to time. Here are some of my favorite technology books for kids.
Libraries can be some of the most visually stunning meccas of architecture, but even if you aren't fortunate enough to live near one of the most beautiful libraries in the world - your local libraries can still contain some pretty creative designs. The following list is a collection of photos from everyday libraries that have been spiced up with hilarious and creative twists from the funny librarians who run them.
Library musical chairs is a terrific game to promote reading and incorporate technology with Google Form surveys.
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Have you been wondering how to use Flipgrid in the library? Check out these tips on using this amazing tool!
These library activities can help check-out time run smoothly, including for students with overdue books, who are unable to check out.
In the Children’s Room at the Iowa City Public Library, an interactive touchpad resembling a table-sized iPad offers children a …
Though they are losing ground to the e-book and the audiobook, public libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. There's something about them that still attracts people, however – whether it's their magnificent historical buildings or the unmistakable smell of old books and dust, scholars and bookworms alike still enjoy perusing their hoards of literary treasures.
Transform your teaching with the ultimate tech resource! The Technology Toolbox for Teachers offers tutorials, presentations, and endless ideas for your elementary students.
Our team at Futurice designed and built a social robot to guide people to books at Helsinki’s new central library, Oodi. Opened in 2018, Oodi is the biggest of Helsinki’s 37 public libraries. It has…
Is there anything better than a library ribbon cutting on a crisp autumn day? The opening of a new library is such a special occasion and we love to be on hand when those doors swing open to welcome the community! We recently had the opportunity to visit the Reuben Hoar Public Library in Littleton
We know that school librarians increase student achievement. In fact, years of research show that librarians make a measurable difference for our students. This needs to be part of the important and essential conversations that we need to have as school librarians, teachers, administrators, parents and others interested and invested in the future of our children. In the Advocate's Toolbox from School Library Journal and Capstone, you can now find.... the amazing School Librarians Make a Difference infographic that our friends at Capstone have created for all of us to use as an advocacy and conversation piece. If you head to The Advocate's Toolbox, you can download the infographic here. I really love how they have laid the infographic out into 8 pages, because it will give us a chance to use pieces of this information in creative and helpful ways throughout the year. In fact, the Power of School Librarians infographic and this information can be used in so many ways. Here are a few mentioned on the page.... Include in discussions with your principal and other administrators. Post throughout your library on parents night Use to create a library fact-of-the-month display Share with your fellow teachers Add to your newsletters and website And don't forget to share this information with your students. Their voice and advocacy can be some of the best we have as librarians too. We want each and every one of our students, teachers, families and community members to definitely know the power of school librarians!
Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
Presenting information, data, or library instruction content, in appealing and innovative formats offers librarians opportunities to engage students and library users in services, resources, and in…
What can’t librarians do? Many are now becoming health insurance guides.
No prep printables for the elementary school librarian. Includes over 70 pages and are a great way to teach library skills to your students. Just updated July 2023 and includes new worksheets. You can use these when you need a substitute, there is a last minute schedule change or any time you need a quick, educational activity. Skills covered include: call numbers, Dewey Decimal System, abc order, searching the library catalog, graphic organizers, dictionary skills, parts of a book, title page and more. ***This is part of my Elementary Library No Prep Printables - Bundle. Do not purchase if you have bought the bundle.*** Terms of Use © Copyright Staying Cool in the Library. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher prohibited. Additional licenses are available at a discount. For librarians: you may use this product with all of your classes and students. Questions before buying? You can contact through the Q/A section on TpT with any questions or special requests. You can also send me an email: [email protected] Feedback Please leave feedback on your purchases. If you have a concern, please contact me first before rating. Leaving feedback awards you credits towards future purchases. How to follow my store Just click the green star next to my name. You’ll be the first to hear about new products, freebies and sales! Follow me on Facebook. Follow me on Pinterest.
Universities have had to innovate to meet student expectations, and university libraries and learning spaces play a central role.
An interior design project for the futuristic library in London. The concept of the library breaks free from the rigid aisles and shelving of libraries and accommodates more open - free-flowing spaces for reading, interaction, collaboration, and meeting.
Image 4 of 32 from gallery of Chongqing Real Estate College Library / PH Alpha Design. central atrium. Image Courtesy of PH-Alpha Design
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[Editor’s note: In celebration of the holidays, we’re counting down the top 12 Flavorwire features of 2012. This post, at #4, was originally published December 13, 2011.] The college library, whether ornate or modern, digital or dusty, is in many…
