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Author Archives: Amanda Ellington
Active Learning Centers for the Home!
A great language rich environment at home is important for the development of early literacy skills. Library can help parents do this! Many parents come and Read, Write, Sing, Talk and Play in the library but how can we help … Continue reading
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Imagine, Discover, Explore… with a Light Table
The light table is the “watering hole” of the Children’s room at Lexington Park Library. Kids flock to it as soon as they enter the room. They gather with friends and strangers alike and begin to imagine, build and pretend … Continue reading
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Dig Into Reading Centers for Summer Reading
Why not set up temporary Summer Reading themed learning centers in your branches this summer? It is ok to take down some of your current centers and give them a rest for the summer and put out some new fresh … Continue reading
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Magnetic Paint!
Turn any surface into a fun place to play with Magnets! There are several brands of Magnetic Paint on the market today. Pick the one you like and a space in your library and let the fun begin. At our … Continue reading
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Why Common Core State Standards Matter #alamw13
Sunday at Midwinter, the Young Adult Reference Services Committee (YARS) of RUSA’s Reference Services Section (RSS) hosted a Discussion Group on The Common Core. Academic, School and Public Librarians filled the room to learn more about The Common Core and … Continue reading
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What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
NACHO cheese! Cheesy jokes like this one make a great Language Rich Library environment for older kids. All you need for this center is a wall, end cap or flat surface, some construction paper, a printer and a list of … Continue reading
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Community Helper Dress Up
Jump start your smallest customers imaginations with Dress Up! Place a few costumes in a section of your library and the kids will do the rest. You can purchase costumes from a supplier like Lakeshore Learning, have a volunteer make … Continue reading
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Shhh! Whisper Tube!
This Active Learning Center is inexpensive, easy to install, space efficient and sure to be a hit! All you need is 1 ½ inch PVC Pipe and 90 and 45 degree joints to fit your space, PVC Glue, plastic mounting … Continue reading
