Elementary library ideas

Tired of seeing bored students during study hall? Looking for fresh ways to get them excited about visiting the library? In this post, I’ll share creative monthly challenges that I’ve used to transform my school library into a hub of activity and imagination. From turning a ghost into a famous book character in October to building epic summer reading stacks in June, these simple yet impactful ideas will inspire students to engage, create, and explore—all while keeping your library lively and…

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Our job as teachers is to turn our students into avid readers. On this post, I will share the tips and strategies I use to get my students excited to read.

These library activities for kids help kids make the most of the time they have in the library!

Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.

Here are some fun library activities to make check out time run smoothly

Download Elementary Librarian Lesson plan samples here. All resources included.

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Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.

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