routines

“It’s real easy to get lost with the things you can’t control.”

Hi, everyone! I watched an episode of SWAT with my husband this week. I heard Hondo tell Street “It’s real easy to get lost with the...

Classroom Library Management

Dear Dr. Laura, I’m at my wits end! Do you have any tips for getting my library time under control? I have kids that talk non-stop, ...

Not Check Out a Book? Really?

Dear Dr. Laura, I can’t believe this actually happening in my very own library! But, what do you do with students who do not want to check

30 Minutes in the Library? Seriously?

Dear Dr. Laura, OMGoodness! I only have 30 minutes with my classes at my new school. I don't think I can get a read aloud, lesson and ...

Books to the Front of the Shelf or Pushed Back?

Dear Dr. Laura, I’ve only been in the library a couple of weeks, but I’m going nuts already! My students shove the books to the back ...

First Week Jitters!

Dear Dr. Laura, What exactly happens those first few weeks of school when everything hasn’t quite gotten into a routine yet?

Elementary Checkout Ideas

With a little forethought you’ll have plenty of solutions ready to help make checkout a snap!

Physical Space and Routines

Your physical space will have an impact on many of your library routines.