Switched the Valentines display for an update! The kids are learning about DNA in science class so we decided to spotlight our collection supporting this theme.
Displaying titles in a curated way is a really important part of the library. It supports in class learning and can make it easy for the kids to grab and go when it catches their eye. Displays aren't hard to do but they can be time consuming. I have had luck with sites like Pinterest to give some good ideas. Plus you can use what you have on site. These letters are being held up with weeded books that I covered with construction paper.
Worked on the genre bookmarks a bit more and helped quite a few students flowing in and out looking for books for their projects. Tried to help brainstorm some prizes for the photo contest. I really hope that the kids submit some photos. I can't wait to see what they come up with.
Field Trip!
Visited Pacheco Elementary school to meet their Library Media Tech Ms. Shelly Stevenson. Pacheco Elementary is the dual language immersion schoo in SLCUSD. She has a very open, colorful and welcoming space. Ms. Stevenson is very knowledgeable about her very unique site specific library needs. She handles a very high circulation of both English and Spanish titles. I saw first hand how she involves the kids directly with the books and helps them to go deeper into their dual language immersion. The library is connected to the computer lab and the library itself has terminals for searching the collection. The back of the room has a nook for reading aloud. This is a very busy space, a hub of the school and really an amazing support to this unique program within San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
Thanks for coming by. It was great to meet you. Looks like fun things are going on a Laguna. I’m going to show my 6th grade students your blog. I’m sure it will help them get excited for the middle school next year!! Come back and visit us anytime.
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