Bullard Media Center started day one, hour one teaching "How to Use a Library" lessons. However, I found a flaw in my lessons. They are too quick and too much information all at once. This year I will go slower and spend more time helping students find books. By stating all fiction books are on the shelf in alphabetical order, all genre's are mixed in has overwhelmed students. Seeing 3rd grade explore fiction for the first time is the neatest experience, but - they also choose the same 'silly' books over and over. This year we'll take time to walk students through the fiction section and pull out examples of great books on their reading level. If you want examples of library lessons send to me an e-mail and we'll start exchanging ideas. You need to hear how I use Adams Family theme song for genre.
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August 2011
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August, 2011
We are starting a new year and the only change is I joined the specialist team. I will be seeing students on a timely basis with a six day rotation. Unlike last year, I wlll see classes several times per month instead of twice a month. My constant goal is to teach information literacy during the year and continue to have a good collection of reading material for all ages and reading abilities. I'm so lucky to be a librarian- teacher and work hard creating/inventing lessons that keep students enthralled with reading. The other side to library lessons is teaching students to navigate the internet for information. I strive to guide students to great research sites that are very kid friendly. This year you can help me too, volunteer to shelve books, assist with lessons, do paper work for us and most importantly - read each day with your children or let them read to you. Thank you and don't hesitate to be a Bullard BookWorm.
