We have had a busy year so far. Working with a new program design within the library and performing arts program at our school has put me behind on posting (typical...I'm also a procrastinator).
Here's a little recap of some of the marvelousness we have done so far this year.
(side note: Google says that "marvelousness" isn't a word, but I say "what does Google know?")
1. Learned how a computer works by tearing stuff up!
So much fun! Who doesn't love a good deconstruction project?
2. Learned genre identification by playing "I have....who has...?"
3. Began some maker-space time during Lunch in the Library.
Students loved making necklaces and bracelets with leather strips and beads. Our art teacher even joined in on the fun (thanks Miss Kate). Students also made good use of old CD's and DVDs by creating scratch art. We now have a maker-cart that is full of craft supplies and games. Students utilize the supplies on the cart any time they come in during lunch.
4. Began a hidden treasure hunt.
Treasure tickets are hidden in approximately 50 books throughout the library. All directions to play are on the ticket. Students have been so excited to cash in their ticket for free books!
5. Learned shelf order with these really cool cards.
One side is fiction (alphabetical) and the other is Dewey Decimal (numerical). Classroom teachers appreciated that these lessons reinforced classroom learning, such as, place value, alphabetical order, numerical order, etc.
6. Won a Fitbit at the Arkansas Association of School Librarians Conference!
7. Had visitors!
Author Maria Hoskins came to speak to Kindergarten through second graders about her published works and the inspiration a writer can find in their everyday life. Also, Santa made a pit-stop on his way to the gym to visit our kiddos.
8. Started a new program design.
Students in 5th and 6th grades are part of our new program design. Co-teaching technology classes in the computer lab with our *fabulous* computer lab instructor has truly allowed these students to focus and hone their technology skills, preparing them to be valuable members of our society. Check out the cool internet safety poster that was created. This is just ONE of the many, many great projects these students have created.
9. Said NO to bullying.
We participated in an anti-bully campaign with t-shirts designed by a student in our district.
10. Explored working in a Learning Commons
We have explored the Library Media Center as a Learning Commons area: a place where students and teachers can come to learn together, utilizing the space for large group presentations, small group work, and independent study/research. Students in third grade presented information about Christmas celebrations in other countries. It was so much fun to see the entire third grade sharing with all of their classmates and presenting their information.
BONUS: I was attacked by a G.I.Joe and a triceratops....or they were found laying in the floor. Whichever you choose to believe.
I promise to elaborate more on some of these fantastic activities and keep you all up-to-date on our new activities and shenanigans in our library.
By the way, today is International Kiss a Ginger Day. So *MWAH* from this ginger librarian!
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