Classroom libraries can always benefit from renovation. Read this blog post on how to do a classroom library makeover on a budget.
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Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
With the success of the recent White House petition on school libraries, the American public has asserted its support for this vital aspect of childhood education. The following schools have demonstrated their understanding of the centrality of their libraries by creating spaces that support 21st-century learning. Monroe High School Campus Library, New York City Monroe … Continue reading Library Design Showcase 2012: Super Schools →
Libraries are no longer the quiet dusty rooms they once were. Check out my book, Reimagining Library Spaces, to get ideas to transform your space.
This detailed planning document provides an overview of the school project I undertook for LSC 530, Texts and E-Tools for Tots and Teens, at the University of Rhode Island. For this project I “genrefied” a high school library in Massachusetts. “Genrefying” has been a topic that has interested me for many years; however, a project…
Taking inspiration from the thrifty library design hashtag #macgyverlibrarianship, a high school librarian freshened up her space on a tight budget. Check out what she did and how much she spent.
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Want to encourage your children to read more? Inspire them with these free, printable bookmarks featuring reading read alike recommendations!
Grab these free lemon classroom decor posters to decorate your lemon themed classroom with this year! They print on regular 8.5x11 paper and look amazing!
I'm sharing my favorite ideas to organize and set up writing and math centers for your students! You'll find some fun teacher hacks, the printables an
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Middle school students are a challenge. When School Librarians understand this stage of physical and mental development, we can create scaffolded, grade-appropriate lessons that are engaging and content-rich, with activities that provide active practice.
This post may contain affiliate links. That means that if you click the links and make a purchase I may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. I do not recommend any companies that I do not persoanlly use and love. Please read our disclaimer for more info. I currently teach inclusion special education in the eighth grade. When I am picking books for my classroom library, I always want to make sure I’m picking books that suit the needs of my students. Many of my students have difficulties with reading. Because of that, when I am looking for books for my classroom I like to make sure that I have books that are high-interest and 5-6 grade reading level. I do also keep books that are on grade level because I do have students who are reading on grade level. These books I have listed are high interest, but lower than eighth-grade difficulty. Harry Potter Box Set by J.K. Rowling I couldn’t pick a specific Harry Potter book to recommend because that is like picking your favorite child. I just love them all! The Harry Potter books tend to be popular because most kids have seen the movies and most of my students claim to have liked the movies. So, when we are telling them that they have to read a book, they often pick Harry Potter because they already know that they like the story. Wonder by R.J. Palacio I am a huge fan of this book, it has a great message, and is about a student roughly the age of my students. Auggie, the main character of the book has a facial deformity that has prevented him up until this time from going to a mainstream school. In the novel, they decide that it is time for him to begin attending the local mainstream school. When he does, his classmates have a hard time seeing past his face. This novel is the story of his community’s journey to acceptance. The Giver by Lois Lowry This is a novel that used to be in the eighth-grade curriculum but I think recently it was moved down to a lower grade. I like this book because the students really enjoy the story, and I am a big fan of Lois Lowry’s writing style. There is very little that she has written that I have not loved. This novel takes place in the future in a dystopian society. And this novel was written long before The Hunger Games and Divergent. The main character is a young boy who is chosen to be the memory holder of his society and begins to receive the memories of what life was before his time. It is a great story with surprises and some action. Babysitter’s Club Graphic Novels by Ann M. Martin Some teachers do not like graphic novels because they are not real novels. I feel like they are a stepping stone to reading a real novel. My students have to read a certain number of books per year but they are limited to the amount that can be graphic novels. I feel as though graphic novels are great for students who really struggle with reading because they are still following a story and reading dialogue but the pictures make it easier for them to follow the plot. I like to use these as a starting point for a student who really hates to read. Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene Part of why I include some of the Nancy Drew books in my library is selfish. Nancy Drew was one of my favorite things to read when I was a kid and I want to pass this love along to my students. I like them because, although they are a little outdated, they are high-interest mysteries and they are not a difficult reading level. What are some books that you think should be on this list? I am always looking for new, amazing books! Leave your ideas in the comments. Get your free IEP summary page! Subscribe to get our latest content by email. Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. First Name Email Address We use this field to detect spam bots. If you fill this in, you will be marked as a spammer. Get your download! We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by Kit
Students love to guess then see what their teachers are reading!
