[aisle] How to structure checkout time?

[Barb Miller]

We've had success with centers. They are not academic, just fun activities.
We limit the number of participants per activity to keep things calmer. So
far we have used puzzles, origami, coloring, Connect Four, Legos, create a
paper bag puppet, Jenga, and simple STEM activities.

Good luck-
Barb Miller
Learning Resource Center Facilitator
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C


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On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 10:42 AM Elena Menicocci via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> After years of being a librarian one thing still bothers me and I would
> love ideas on how to better it. Checkout time. I was wondering if anyone
> has ideas on how to give a little more structure to an unstructured time.
>
> Normally my 3rd-5th graders have 15-20 minutes to look for books. In that
> time I am doing reader's advisory, looking for books and checking in/out
> books so I'm pulled in all directions. You know the drill some students
> checkout fast and some don't checkout for various reasons....and telling
> them to read quietly while there is so much activity isn't realistic.
>
> I want to make that time just a little more meaningful while I am
> assisting others. But what?
>
> Any ideas are much appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Elena
>
> MAILMAN_MIMEDEFANG
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