[aisle] How to structure checkout time?

[Carrie Small]

I have a stack of Hidden Pictures type of papers for kids to do.  They seem
to like those (finding the pix, drawing on the back, or just coloring). .
.could also have crosswords or word searches.  I also have a STEAM area in
the library.  Right now it has magnetic tiles, but I switch out the
activities.  I usually try to limit that table to the first so many people
who check out. . .and they do need to check out to earn the privilege of
using it.  I also have a cushy reading area with a fish tank.  The kids
love to watch the fish. . .just some ideas.

On Tue, Jan 14, 2020, 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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