A Day to Teach...

A Day to Teach...

Well, I am up front and all ready teaching in the library.  The librarian here is not responsible to teach lessons weekly, but is mainly responsible for the checking out of books and keeping track of equipment.  So my thoughts went to...what will I teach if she doesn't regularly teach?  And what could I do to help these students in some way?

This particular class and time of year, introductions to the library and it's rules seemed to be the most fitting.  I decided to explain the rules of the library and what was expected of them when they came into the library.  This group was a 5th grade group and were new to the library.  It was a fun experience to direct them to the many options that are available to them.  This was a completely new experience to them, with much more access than they were use to in their elementary schools.  

After I spoke with them about the rules and regulations, of what is expected, I showed them some of the new books that I was able to help get ready for shelving.  I loved being able to share what these books were about and I loved seeing how excited they were about getting these brand new books.  One rule that I loved that the teachers enforced was the learning of their library numbers.  It sure makes checking-out so much easier and helps the librarian assistant as she checks-in and checks-out.