Living the Dream by Kathleen R. Roberts https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg Please share tips on how to succeed in a fixed schedule. en-us 2021-10-17 22:34:07 UTC 2021-11-04 14:10:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Break class time into parts- lesson, checkout, enrichment activity krroberts https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846642990 2021-10-27 00:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846642990 Buy journals for students to use for enrichment activities krroberts https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846644737 2021-10-27 00:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846644737 Create and practice routines with students (ex. clean up) krroberts https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846648296 2021-10-27 00:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846648296 Use same book series with different grade levels in same week (ex. What do you do with Idea, Problem, Chance?) krroberts https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846650463 2021-10-27 00:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1846650463 Teach Students to self-checkout https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867486211 2021-11-04 13:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867486211 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867487609 Students check in returns]]> 2021-11-04 13:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867487609 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867489193 Use Virginia Readers’ Choice books to guide instruction in K-3]]> 2021-11-04 13:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867489193 Alternative to white boards https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867489396 I use gold plastic plates with dry erase markers. My students think they are really exciting. ]]> 2021-11-04 13:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867489396 Stem activities from Picture Books. You can buy bulk from Dollar Tree. Kids love to create on their own. Take photos of their accomplishments and post to web page. mwallace7 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867491500 2021-11-04 13:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867491500 Put student library checkout barcodes on the journals for easier checkout. https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867491646 2021-11-04 13:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867491646 Teach students where books are by creating a map of library with them. They can then use the map to find the book sections they want https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867491891 2021-11-04 13:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867491891 students in 3-5 log in and use destiny discover to put books on hold and then they are pulled and delivered to classroom https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867492368 2021-11-04 13:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867492368 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867492511 Using choice boards (reading, games, activities) for 5-10 minutes as a “reward” after being on task during library instruction.  We use them during checkout time. ]]> 2021-11-04 13:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867492511 I try to do several activities in one class period, this keeps them motivated. I find the littles get bored very easily.. Reading aloud for 45 minutes doesn't work! mwallace7 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867494311 2021-11-04 13:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867494311 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867496012 Discover Dairy for adopt-a-cow (free) to use for research lessons, etc.  school wide 
Must sign up at beginning of year ]]> 2021-11-04 13:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867496012 Songs kbluehrs https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867496438 Incorporate songs into lessons as much as possible, especially with K-1. I found a shelf marker song and a listener song by Googling.]]> 2021-11-04 13:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867496438 Find a buddy. Split lesson planning duties. Set a framework together and then each takes on half of the lessons. cvibbert https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867496970 2021-11-04 13:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867496970 Read The Library Doors with K & 1, then during transitions start singing song. Kids will chime in and calm them down https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867497005 2021-11-04 13:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867497005 k-2 check out and then head to the carpet for a story online while I check out the rest of the class https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867497603 2021-11-04 13:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867497603 Put a timer on the board during checkout so students can manage their time. https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867498084 2021-11-04 13:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867498084 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867498355 Play music as students are settling at seats and use this time to walk around and speak individually with students. An opportunity to get to know students.]]> 2021-11-04 13:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867498355 Set a scope and sequence of units at the beginning of the year. You can always make changes as you go, but at least you'll have a plan. Plan in units that 2-5 weeks. Any longer and everyone is so. over. it. Shorter feels like you're just moving from week to week with no rest. cvibbert https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867500133 2021-11-04 13:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867500133 Stream calming music during extension activity/checkout time. https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867500435 I stream music from the Calm Channel during these times and it helps the students as much as me.]]> 2021-11-04 13:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867500435 recruit 5th grade library helpers, especially since I don't have an assistant https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867500564 2021-11-04 13:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867500564 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867501921 Have “student library leaders” help keep the library in order and shelve books. If you have an after school program look for 4th/5th graders that might be interested to help after school. I give special seating, free book fair bucks, and other incentives in exchange for help.]]> 2021-11-04 13:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867501921 I make students own "shelf markers" and bar code check outs on card stock then laminate. This serves as a library pass, shelf marker, and check out books all in one. Students take them to their classrooms and teacher keeps in room or they keep in their binders. mwallace7 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867502043 2021-11-04 13:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867502043 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867502055 Group lessons by grade level. Split class for two activities]]> 2021-11-04 13:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867502055 Use a laser pointer. You can point to any shelf or book with a laser pointer. This supports students who need to find something. cvibbert https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867504790 2021-11-04 13:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867504790 I build in movement breaks at the beginning of the lesson the k-2 can do from their chairs ie: YouTube chair exercises for kids to get ready for learning. We do more active (all grade levels) classroom movements at the end of class to help with checkout groups. https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867506930 2021-11-04 13:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867506930 Start binning it. cvibbert https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867509032 Sharks--go in a bin. Snakes--bin. Pets--bin. Put popular nonfiction into bins. Students can reshelve a lot of these topics if they can place them into a bin. ]]> 2021-11-04 14:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867509032 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867511631 Use class dojo for behavior. We do this as a resource team so kids see all of grade level points. Give five points for five goals through the time. ]]> 2021-11-04 14:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867511631 https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867513722 Use Legos and other manipulatives/building tools with multiple grades ]]> 2021-11-04 14:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867513722 Podcasts cvibbert https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867525139 Podcasts are great for listening. They give students practice at stamina, listening skills, etc. And they are super fun!!]]> 2021-11-04 14:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867525139 Junior Librarians https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867533663 Having 825 students and no assistant, I recruited “Junior Librarian” 6th graders to work in the library during their lunch, recess, and intervention block times. I thought I might get 10 kids to sign up…instead, I got 49! And still more! We do Adopt A Shelf, they LOVE checking in books, some of them can shelve, and all seem to love having responsibility and a title. They love delivering holds, especially. It’s been a lot of work to supervise them during my planning or other times, but it definitely is more positive than not.]]> 2021-11-04 14:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867533663 What to do in 30 minutes? https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867541038 What can you accomplish in 30 minutes (including checkout) other than a read aloud? I wish I could just do read aloud a but there seems to be the expectation that I do more. I’ve had some luck with older grades with “flipping library” and doing checkout first, then an activity, but what else?]]> 2021-11-04 14:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/krroberts/dbb1pp77np5xaudg/wish/1867541038