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Library Centers

2/16/2018

 
Library centers started in our library as a tool to increase engagement and it has blossomed into my staff's favorite part of the library! I couldn't be more proud... For the 3rd quarter of school we are loving this group of library centers! If you have read about my centers before you know that I  design and implement 7 different centers each quarter and the center move from table to table so each group of students has the opportunity to do all 7 activities throughout the nine weeks. 
Call Numbers
Select 4 call numbers and record the number and subject on your paper. Search that section of the library to see if we have a good selection (consider number of titles and how old they are). Circle the one subject you think we should add more of. 
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My Story Center
Select one word to start the new year off right and focus on improving your life. Explain why you chose it and how you plan to make changes with it. 
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LEGO Wall
Use 15 bricks or less to design a robot on our LEGO wall. Be creative with your design!
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Book Checkout
This quarter is our bottom shelf challenge. Use a scooter to browse the bottom shelf for books you might not have considered before. Remember we scoot at turtle speed. 
Zine Library
Use the provided booklets to write your story. It can be fiction or nonfiction. Be sure to include a title and author on the front cover and a 2 sentence summary on the back. 
Cardline: Dinosaurs
Collaborate with your team to put your dinosaur cards in order smallest to largest two times: consider weight in round one and height for round two.
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Escape the Code
Use what you learned about coding to break into the escape box. This quarter there are two locks for an extra challenge. Be sure to sort the materials into groups before trying unlock the locks. 
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Library Centers- Quarter 2

10/26/2015

 
Library centers have been a great addition to our book checkout time this year. We will continue to host 7 centers and the students move to the new center each week.  

Listen to Reading Center: This quarter our stories focus on fall and winter. (Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the beginning of Winter) Students scan the QR code and listen to the story as a group. 

​Book Checkout and Comfy Reading Corner: This group is given first access to checking out and extended time to browse the shelves. When finished, they get to read with a "stuffed buddy" in the comfy corner. 

Boggle 3 Minute Challenge: In three minutes how many words can you make from this quarter's Boggle letters? 
Try Technology Center: Build with Chrome Challenge. Student move to the computer lab with a Build with Chrome direction sheet.  They are then challenged to build and save a word, animal, building, piece of fruit or vehicle. 

Informational Tex Center: Nonfiction Text Feature Labeling.  Student take piece of informational text and label text features with pre-printed sticky notes. They then check their answers by opening the photo app on the tablet and comparing their labels to the picture. 

Library Skills Center: Dewey Decimal Category Matching Game. : Knowing  how nonfiction books are classified will help you find books you are interested in.  Play the Dewey Matching Game just like you play Memory.
•Take one set of cards for you and your partner.
•Turn all the cards upside down.
•Each person takes a turn turning over 2 cards, looking for a match.
•Use the guide on the outside of the bag to help match.

​Seasonal Center: I Can Change the World. Based on the poem "My Own Two Hands" students use crayons to decorate a hand any way they would like.  Don’t leave any white!  Hands from all students in the school will then be used to make a bulletin board in January. 
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    Kristi Sutter

    In 2009 I was given the chance to move into the best job in the world- Library Media Specialist!  I work with students and teachers, coaching both in technology and sharing my passion for literature. 

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