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=Library tips and tricks for teachers:=


 * Select two or three students to be your library helpers or class librarians. Their tasks: remind class when library day is and to return books for the class daily.
 * Tell students that there will be SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) for 10-15 minutes after each library class. Use this time to model free choice reading yourself -- maybe a book from our library! At the end of SSR, randomly choose one or more students to share about their books.
 * Remind parents via email, newsletters, websites, and conference days when library class is and how using the library can help their child achieve his/her reading goals.
 * When you are planning your curriculum or even just photocopying an important worksheet, email or put a hard copy in the librarian's box. Let us know when big or small projects are coming up that we may be able to integrate into library class or collaborate with you on in the classroom.
 * Offer library visits to individual students as a class reward! Remind students that they must follow the library rules during all visits and send students with a pass indicating when they should return to class.
 * Contact Mrs. Kline at KlineK@issaquah.wednet.edu.