[LM_NET] Problem with 4th and 5th graders

[Mary Ludwick <ludwick@SWBELL.NET>]

Many years ago an experienced librarian gave me this idea:
Have activities to do when book check out is completed.

So, I have a tub of laminated puzzles, word search etc. from which they can 
choose.  (I get many from tearing up the old Highlights magazine.)   I use 
overhead markers that can be wiped off to use in  working  the puzzles.  If 
the child is a very slow learner, I allow them to work in pairs.
       I also have "tickets" which enable them to use the listening center 
(tapes from storytellers, Shel Silverstein).
      For smaller children I have "tickets" that say "Read with a friend, 
use flannelboard, read from big book."
     The tickets limit how many are at an activity and work as crowd 
control.




Mary Ludwick, Librarian         K-5 Elementary
Owen Elementary, The Colony, Texas (near Dallas)
ludwickm@lisd.net  (school address)
ludwick@swbell.net (home address)

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
  You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
  by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET  2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
3) SET LM_NET MAIL  4) SET LM_NET DIGEST  * Allow for confirmation.
 * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
 * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
 * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------