Our "Unique & United" celebration is complete. We read, interviewed each other, and carefully created. Our final gallery walk reflected on our #StudentsRebuild experience. buff.ly/es8n1wX #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

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Now Studying! A volunteer created this fun sign showcasing what curriculum topics are being studied. Shelves are labeled by grade and students can browse their curriculum topics in buckets. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

This book captured the essence of our "Unique & United" project perfectly. These pages specifically spoke to the idea of being unique and important, while at the same time being a part of something bigger. #StudentsRebuild @peterhreynolds.bsky.social #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

I am blown away by the care and thought put into these creations (words used in discussions with students). Students really got to know a friend and spend time creating for them. "Unique & United" has been a special project. #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

I love when our library is filled with student work. It is a labor of love that our volunteers have spent hours on, but SO worth it. We are going on gallery walks this week to celebrate how we are Unique & United. #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

We went on a gallery walk today to explore the shoe designs for our Unique & United project. Students used sentence frames to have conversations with each other about what they saw. #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Brilliant example of using what you have, working with each other, and expressing oneself. I love this, Amanda!

Student:"I'm done." Me: "Wonderful! What do you do now?" I create a visual agenda so no reading is necessary. We've been practicing this for months (years for some students). They know what to do. Is it my attention they seek? Affirmation? Oof. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

342 books were labeled this month by our new volunteer team. Woo hoo! We are labeling our early childhood library with visual spine labels. It is slow going because I am only at this building part time, but I am so excited about where this will take us! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our youngest learners are wrapping up their Unique & United unit. Our hallways are filling with these beautiful creations celebrating our unique (and united) selves. #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our PTO hosted a Read-a-Thon and a variety of pieces have made their way to the library. Book recommendation slips are living in the library and are being posted around our space. The best part - the PTO is doing the posting! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

This is collaborative collection development. A 5th grader was concerned about the holes in our Press Start collection so I asked if he would be willing to do some research and let me know what we need. He identified missing books and I ordered them. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our Stick Together makes for a beautiful "stained glass window!" This was a great activity for early finishers in our "Unique & United" project! #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our youngest learners are reading this beautiful book about our bodies and how they work in different ways to celebrate "Unique & United," this year's #StudentsRebuild project. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

What does a dancing librarian wear to school for "Rock Your Socks" day? These of course! Getting ready to clock some serious dance time this weekend.

Stick Togethers are perfect for activities where we finish at different times. Ss are interviewing each other. Early finishers get started on our mural for "Unique & United." #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Unique & United self-portraits are half up. Google Photos and I made some collages & made this a piece of cake! #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Inspired by the video in the "Unique & United" materials, students are interviewing each other as they prepare to design a shoe to best reflect their interests. buff.ly/xf2lqhx #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our youngest learners are starting their "Unique & United" journey with a fun read aloud and some opportunities for playing and creating. #StudentsRebuild #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our self-portraits are complete. Students are celebrating their "unique" selves as we participate in this year's #StudentsRebuild project: Unique & United. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

ISS Book Club was rich in discussion. It made me think about my tagline that helps me focus my time and decisions. Does this opportunity/activity help me grow readers? If not, I will pass. Looking forward to hearing from @nholb.bsky.social & @skjohns.bsky.social buff.ly/nPifBQj @aaslala.bsky.social

I can't wait to listen to this! Amanda always does very intentional work. @illinimccoy.bsky.social #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

I am finally getting the ideas out of my head and into a presentation for my state library association. Volunteers are near and dear to my heart. In 20 years of practice I have seen the good, bad, and ugly. It's time to share! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

"You can sit in a comfy chair to read!" Student reply, "I don't sit so good." This is a child who knows herself. Stand up and read that book, kiddo! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

It's my favorite time of the year - Students Rebuild time! We are celebrating our unique selves with a read aloud. buff.ly/UKmOijo #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Our cozy corner got an upgrade today. The fairy lights were not cutting it. Tap lights are much more effective for this space (yes, they are under a table 🤣). This well-loved space was designed by 5th grade Reader Leaders. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Rounds of "Would You Rather" are decimating our new book displays. I love it! Inspired by this idea, I am introducing students to new nonfiction in our library: buff.ly/yHFJKs6 #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! These are some of my favorite memories of this day. buff.ly/j0cTjra #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica day! Today I am reflecting on the beautiful student-centered celebrations we used to have - a costume video/parade, narrated by students, a student-led assembly, and lots of reading. buff.ly/j0cTjra #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

This is a "maintenance" year. I purchased filler for these chairs because time has taken a toll on their squishiness. It's much more fun to buy new items than the items needed to maintain them. But, it must be done... #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Students are trying out new choice time activities and magnetic chess is all the rage! I love games that can be taught in 60 seconds or less and played over and over because they are so short! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

New books are here. Students have an option to explore them virtually in genrefied collections or "live" by browsing the shelves. It's about a 50/50 split which surprised me. Students want to touch the books! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

This is a beautiful celebration of Black authors & illustrators. Amanda's intentional planning provides a wonderful experience for students and staff alike. I love the anonymous feedback loop that provides her with insight into many classrooms to make tweaks & improvements for the next one. #TLSky

I am using part of my Snow-icane day to plan out this year's #StudentsRebuild project. I am grateful for the resources available that are serving to help me focus our thinking: buff.ly/G9u3DCa #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

This university #Makerspace had students repairing clothes, creating a book, and several other groups of students were actively creating. I also spied some games and windows of plants. This is a space I would retreat to if I were a student! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Here is a great example of community partnerships. These students must feel like a million bucks - their art is spreading throughout the community! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Here is a fun way to reuse a card catalog! I spied this gem at a University Library! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

We are wrapping up our #SibertSmackdown at our early childhood center. Teams of students are poring over the illustrations in Washed Ashore by @kellycrull.bsky.social to find the hidden pictures. I think these 3 and 4 year olds are better at this than my 3rd & 4th graders! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Black History book displays fill our shelves. I am reliant on volunteers to pull these and do the work. A volunteer team is essential to operations here. Without them, there are no displays. My time is very limited in each building. #MakingItWork #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Amanda always chooses the BEST books for this! I build my list from her selections. Who needs professional journals when you have @illinimccoy.bsky.social? #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

We are filling the window with things we discovered on our databases today. Periodically I like to revisit resources students may have forgotten about. #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

I am starting a new volunteer program at my new-to-me school. A simple call for help = 13 willing folks signed up & ready to go. We have a schedule, reminds set to go out the week they come in, and stacks of books ready to be labeled. This is how I will get things done! #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Best. Sibert. Read aloud. EVER! Student AND staff responses are a riot! Then, we exercise our fine motor skills in center choices. @bobshea.bsky.social #TLSky #SchoolLibraries #SibertSmackdown

1st graders are finding mirror and window moments in picture books and sharing these with each other. Sticky notes makes it tangible and sharing them with each other helps us build community and get to know one another better. buff.ly/RI7nxAw #TLSky

Yes! Us folks who teach ALL students are perfectly poised for this kind of work. We know all students and have known many of them for YEARS! #TLSky

3rd graders are learning about how AI works. We used buff.ly/6PJK8lh to identify "blorgs" and I was thrilled that our sorting game translated to Spanish! buff.ly/XPCngId #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

5th graders are thinking about the ethics of AI. They discussed a question with their group and played a game. buff.ly/Cw0YUVX #TLSky #SchoolLibraries

Always be proud of the steps you are taking to grow areas that you identify need growth. Steps come in all sizes. It looks like Amanda has taken some big ones!

"Nine brains? They are smarter than Siri!" - K student. We are fascinated by octopuses! #SibertSmackdown @suefliess.bsky.social #TLSky #SchoolLibraries