This practical handbook provides ready-to-use lesson plans that connect picture books to the Common Core standards and are ready to roll out on Monday. Elementary school librarians today are working harder than ever, sometimes serving in two or more libraries. Most have very little time to develop lesson plans, particularly the task of relating them to standards. Elementary school librarians need materials aligned with Common Core standards that are ready to go. Written by working school librarians with 44 years of combined experience, this instructional book is designed for use with primary grade students and offers 37 library lessons that have been tested and refined in the authors' elementary school libraries. The lessons are constructed with follow-up materials and recommended book lists to encourage classroom teacher collaboration and continuation of the lesson. Each lesson is accompanied by reproducible patterns and worksheets and includes complete bibliographic information. Also included in each lesson are a description of the standards applied, skills and objectives addressed, recommended grade levels, lists of props and materials needed, a step-by-step lesson description, and follow-up activities. Provides lessons that are linked to national standards and appeal to teachers and librarians needing to have weekly plans that identify the specific standards taught Supplies accompanying patterns and reproducible handouts Suggests fun follow-up activities and book titles appropriate for further instruction

This book is an invaluable resource for school library aides who conduct storytime activities, providing everything from instruction on how to read to children to a week-by-week read aloud curriculum for the entire school year. School Library Storytime: Just the Basics is the perfect resource for library aides, paraprofessionals, or other library staff who conduct storytime in a school library media center. It provides all of the essential information, materials, and step-by-step guidance needed to facilitate these all-important events for children in kindergarten through second grade, allowing library staff without previous training or experience to get started with confidence. The fifth title in the highly regarded Just the Basics series, this book starts with an introduction, followed by explanations of how to read aloud and tips for managing and working with children in the primary grades. The authors suggest specific picture books that tie into school year-based themes and supply materials that can be used as listed or easily modified to meet the individual library's needs. Event-specific lessons are supplied for many weeks within the school year, making this title one that educators will rely on for storytime ideas from September through May. Follows the school calendar, providing a lesson for nearly every week of the school year Uses both fiction and nonfiction readalouds Supplies a resource page for each month

Popular authors and presenters, Pat Messner and Brenda Copeland provide worksheets, reproducible patterns and related reading based activities linked to school curriculums to get students interested in reading and in reading more every day. All ideas have been kid tested and work to encourage reading through easy every day activities rather than huge school wide projects. This book appeals to school librarians and classroom and reading teachers as they try to encourage all kids to read each and every day. Interesting activities and enticing incentives will push up those circulation figures and those reading scores Grades K-5.

Popular authors and presenters, Pat Messner and Brenda Copeland provide worksheets, reproducible patterns and related reading based activities linked to school curriculums to get students interested in reading and in reading more. All ideas have been kid tested and work to encourage reading through easy every day activities rather than huge school wide projects. This book appeals to school librarians and classroom and reading teachers as they try to encourage all kids to read each and every day. Interesting activities and enticing incentives will push up those circulation figures and those reading scores Pat and Brenda are sisters, both practicing school librarians, and work together virtually to write their books. This is their fourth book for Libraries Unlimited. Grades K-5.

This book of lesson plans using common picture books to teach the AASL/AECT Information Literacy Standards is targeted for grades K-3, complete with reproducible patterns and immediately usable reproducible activities providing lessons for each grade level (K-3) for each month of the school year. Each lesson will teach information literacy skill based on the AASL/AECT Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning. The skills are taught in a logical progression throughout the school year. Included is a reading resource bibliography for each month giving the Library Media Specialist or teacher additional picture books to teach specific skills with other lessons they choose to create. Each lesson has been tested by the authors and revised using primary grade classes from three elementary schools as the test subjects. Books selected for this project are nationally recognized and award winning picture books commonly found in most elementary library collections. Though the book is specifically targeted for use by Library Media Specialists, literacy coaches, reading teachers and classroom teachers in the primary grades will be interested in its content. Grades K-3.

This manual of ideas zeroes in on current picture book titles. It features reproducible worksheets, writing activities, related reading-based activities, and technology for grades three through five. The ideas have been tested in the authors' libraries and are linked to national curricular standards. Designed for school librarians, the book is also a valuable resource for the classroom teacher and the reading specialist. Librarians will find the ideas and plans valuable as they collaborate with teachers to teach content area standards. This manual of ideas zeroes in on current picture book titles. It features reproducible worksheets, writing activities, related reading based activities, and technology for grades three through five. The ideas have been tested in the authors' libraries and are linked to national curricular standards. Though school librarians are targeted as the main audience for this book, it also is a valuable resource for the classroom teacher and reading specialist. Librarians will find the ideas and plans valuable as they collaborate with teachers to teach content area standards. The most similar resource to this book of lesson plans is the authors' first book, Linking Picture Books to Standards. This new book has the same format, but focuses on upper- level picture books and activities. It provides the librarian, classroom teacher, or reading specialist with worksheets that are ready to copy and patterns that are easy to follow. There are few resources of a similar genre on the market today-this book should help bridge the gap and provide much needed materials. Grades 3-5.

This practical handbook provides more than 30 ready-to-use lesson plans that connect picture books to the national language arts standards set forth by NCTE and IRA. Designed for the primary grades, all lessons have been classroom tested and come with dozens of reproducible patterns and worksheets. Each lesson plan includes bibliographic information, a description of the standards applied in the lesson, skills and objectives, grade level, lists of props and materials, costume ideas, a step-by-step lesson description, comprehension questions, and follow-up activities. A wonderful tool for anyone who works with young students, this guide will generate hours of creative exploration, learning, and delight. Picture books include such popular favorites as: Bark, George The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's The Big Green Pocketbook Grandpa's Teeth Maxwell's Magic Mix-up Miss Spider's Tea Party The Mitten and The Hat Rabbit Food Timothy Goes to School The Very Hungry Caterpillar Grades K-3

This easy-to-use guide will be invaluable to school librarians and district library professionals in training library aides and paraprofessionals to help set up and run a school library. In this era of school libraries being set up and operated by paraprofessionals, volunteers, and other individuals with limited or no professional library training, this book provides invaluable information and guidance. School Library Spaces: Just the Basics answers all of the "where do I begin?" questions in clear and simple language, covering library setup fundamentals such as organizing the space, placement and labeling, and the use of different types of shelving. Numerous diagrams, check lists, and resource lists that are invaluable for the novice professional are provided, as are management recommendations for those training and helping aides. Includes illustrations of bulletin boards and library layouts as well as photographs of furniture and other library equipment Provides signs that are ready to use and easy to copy Presents a bibliography of websites and companies for sourcing products, supplies, and materials Contains a list of books containing bulletin board ideas Provides an index for easy reference to specific topics

Written in clear, simple language, this book provides information that will help an aide or paraprofessional manage a school library. Setting up and managing a library media center is a complex task best handled by a certified and experienced librarian, but the fact of the matter is that many school districts have had to cut librarian positions and are attempting to fill the gaps with aides. School Library Management: Just the Basics describes the step-by-step process of setting up the management processes in a school library and outlines easy management concepts that will guide aides through challenges like setting up activity centers and establishing rules for behavior. With over three decades of experience in librarianship between them, the authors cover topics such as student incentives and rewards; scheduling and supervising computer usage; circulation procedures; training materials for volunteers; passes, book marks, and other patterns; and privacy issues. This book can also serve as an effective training guide for district librarians responsible for training aides who are running multiple centers. Illustrations by the authors An index enables easy searching