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Chapter Book Series Lists Bundle for Elementary Library - Kids Book Series

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Sometimes all it takes is a good book series to get students hooked on reading! Help your students find a chapter book series they connect with and they won’t stop until they’ve read them all! These chapter book series lists and kids book series

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Bibliographies, Printables

$33.50

$26.75

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Library Catalog Practice for K - 5 Library Lessons - Elementary Library Skills

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Make library catalog lessons fun for your elementary students! It’s easy to teach library catalog skills to your K-5 students with these scaffolded library lessons and activities. Help your students gain independence in using the library! Use this

Subjects:

Reading, Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$15.15

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Book Tasting Activities for Elementary Library Lessons - Book Tasting Menus

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Make your library lessons exciting with a Book Tasting event! Expose students to new titles that just came in or help them look at books they may have overlooked in the past. Students will love filling out their book tasting menus or bookmarks as

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables

$7.95

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Animal Research Project for Kindergarten and First Grade - Library Skills

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

This beginning animal research project is ideal for use in library skills classes in kindergarten and first grade or in the K or 1st grade classroom. Your students will practice basic research and note taking skills. This animal research report is

Subjects:

Library Skills, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

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RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.7, RI.K.9, RI.K.10, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.9...

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Book Series Lists for Chapter Books - Book Lists for Elementary Kids Book Series

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Get your 2nd-5th grade students excited about reading as you help them find good chapter book series! Print and digital versions of kids book series in order will meet the needs of any elementary school library or classroom. These Book Series Lists

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Bibliographies, Printables

$22.75

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Media Literacy Activities - Persuasive Techniques Used in Advertising

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Teach important media literacy concepts as your students learn about advertising techniques in this engaging unit. Commercials from the Big Game are always popular, so use that football excitement to liven up your library lessons! Your students

Subjects:

Library Skills, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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CCRA.SL.2

$8.00

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Year Round Library Lessons Bundle - Elementary Library Activities and Resources

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

These year-round elementary library activities, interactive library bulletin boards, and library lessons will help you breeze through the entire school year! Teach library catalog skills, research skills, reinforce ELA common core standards, and

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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Librarian Professional Development - School Librarian Training PD BUNDLE

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

If you’re a school librarian tired of “one size fits all” PD, this bundle of librarian professional development is for you! This online school librarian training PD series will help you become a more confident and effective teacher librarian. In

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Professional Development, Library Skills

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Staff

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Professional Development

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$46.08

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Library Catalog Practice for Fall Library Lessons - Library Skills

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Make fall library lessons fun with this engaging fall library catalog unit! Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will love practicing library catalog skills by searching for fall topics. Reinforce the concepts of subject, title, and keyword

Subjects:

Library Skills, Back to School, Autumn

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$6.50

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New Year Reading Resolutions Bulletin Board - Library Bulletin Board

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Inspire your students to make New Year Reading Resolutions! This low-prep library bulletin board kit is just what you need to help your students set their own reading goals. Get them talking about good books and fun reading habits after a long

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills, The New Year

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.50

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Library Workers Kit for Elementary Library Helpers and Library Jobs

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Having library workers is a great way to connect with students AND get some help in your library! There are so many benefits to having library helpers! This Library Jobs Kit contains everything you need to get set up and organized for a student

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Task Cards

$3.95

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Book Series Lists Bookmarks for Chapter Books - Kids Book Series Bookmarks

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Get your 2nd - 5th grade students hooked on a new chapter book series! These reading bookmarks have popular chapter book series lists in order to help your students find great books that will keep them reading! The other side contains a fun quote

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Bibliographies, Printables

$10.75

Digital Download PDF (4.18 MB)

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Animal Research Project Bundle for K - 5 Library Research Skills

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

These animal research projects will help your students develop their research, writing, and technology skills beginning in Kindergarten, progressing through 5th grade. These fun animal research reports will help your students progress in their

Subjects:

Library Skills, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Lesson

$18.75

$15.00

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Back to School Bulletin Board - Back to the Books Library Bulletin Board

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Get your elementary students excited about reading at the beginning of the year with this Back to the Books Bulletin Board. This low-prep library bulletin board will inspire your students and staff to share recommended books and get excited about

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.50

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Book Series Lists Bundle for Picture Books and Easy Readers - Kids Book Series

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Hook your youngest students on reading with a good book series! Help your students find picture book and easy reader series they connect with and they won't stop until they've read them all! These picture book and easy reader book series lists and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Bibliographies, Printables

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$10.95

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Library Catalog Practice Bundle for Year Round Library Lessons - Library Skills

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Teach and review library catalog skills throughout the year with these fun elementary library lessons! Give your students the confidence to independently search for and locate important resources and information in your school library. These fun

Subjects:

Library Skills, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$71.15

$55.25

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I Love to Read Month Activities and We Love to Read Month Library Bulletin Board

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Make your February library lessons and activities fun and memorable while you encourage your students to celebrate a love of reading! Promote I Love to Read Month with an engaging BINGO reading challenge. The interactive library bulletin board and a

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$9.45

$7.55

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Yoga Pose Activities - Yoga Story Time

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Get the wiggles out, develop body awareness, and practice mindfulness with these yoga pose activities! Yoga Storytime will help your students become actively engaged in a positive and calm manner. Use the yoga pose cards and slideshow presentation

Subjects:

Physical Education, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.50

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Library Catalog Practice for Winter Library Lessons - Library Skills

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Make your winter library lessons engaging with this fun library catalog unit! Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will love practicing library catalog skills by searching for winter topics. Important library search types include subject, title,

Subjects:

Library Skills, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (14.55 MB)

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August Library Bundle for Back to School Library Activities

By Laura Trapp - The Trapped Librarian

Make back to school in the library a breeze with these August library resources! The Library Organization Kit and School Supply Labels will set you up for success and families will appreciate the communication with Library Day Bookmarks. Your

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables

$25.00

$19.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I recently retired from my full time career as an elementary school librarian. Now I work part time as the librarian at 3 small country schools in my county. Before I became a librarian, I was a first grade teacher for 9 years and taught grades 3, 4, & 5 before that, for a grand total of over 35 years of elementary teaching experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My goal: provide relevant, engaging, active learning experiences for students. Above all I hope to promote a love of reading and confidence in information seeking. And of course, I want to help you make your library the center of your school!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

▪️ National Board Certified Teacher in Early Childhood to Young Adulthood Library Media, 2011
▪️ Educator of the Year, Helena Public Schools, May 2019
▪️ Teachers Pay Teachers Spotlight Seller, May 2020

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

▪️ Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Carroll College
▪️ Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Technology from Lesley University
▪️ Library Endorsement K-12 from the University of Montana, Western

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not teaching or learning, I love spending time with my family outside.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), Geography, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Classroom Community