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[Kara Smolnycki <kara7811@MSN.COM>]

Hello!

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Thanks,
> Kara Smolnycki
>
>
> kara7811@msn.com<mailto:kara7811@msn.com<about:blank>>
> Chickahominy Middle School
> Mechanicsville, VA
> 804 723 2160
>
> Longwood University Grad Student
> School Library Media





Learning Centers in the Library

 

  1.. What they are: Group centers on a specific topic that allow for use of 
multiple skills. One center may utilize math skills, another science or technology, 
another language arts and social studies, or it may be a combination of two or more 
of these. Topics come from input by teachers based on what they are covering in 
their classrooms. Each center has a task card per student explaining what to do.
 

  2.. How many: Usually 2-3 centers at a time set up; can be up to 6; depends on 
space and materials needed.
 

  3.. Who: Centers will vary for different grade levels depending on need. Both 
teacher and librarian are on hand to supervise and assist.
 

  4.. Why: To teach skills that complement the curriculum being taught by classroom 
teachers. Each center addresses different TEKS, which can be plugged into lesson 
plans for teacher use (provided by librarian). Also, it's more fun! Skills are 
learned within curriculum and aren't isolated.
 

  5.. When: As scheduled by the teachers when it allows and fits into their 
curriculum and/or schedule. Teachers schedule the class time with the librarian to 
avoid conflicts. Allows for flexible rather than fixed scheduling. 
 

EXAMPLES: 

Y    Talking Book on Pilgrims (uses computer and projector) - kids watch/read book, 
then follow up with a worksheet to be filled out. Covers: technology, language 
arts, social studies.

 

Y    Bats: Students use Internet to fill out a questionnaire on bats. Covers 
science and technology.

 

Y    Dogs: Students use books on dogs and dictionary to look up assigned word 
beginning with a certain letter. The copy definition of word and use it in a 
sentence about dogs. The letter, definition and sentence are combined into an ABC 
book about dogs. Covers: dictionary skills, writing skills, sequencing.

 

Y    Frogs: Students look at various frog books and make an origami frog out of 
green paper. They predict how far their frog will jump. Then, they make the frog 
jump and measure the length of the jump. Covers art, prediction skills, math 
skills. 

 

Y    Novel Units: Activities that go with a novel the children are reading. Covers 
language arts, writing skills, thinking skills, art, etc.

 

Y    Morse Code - Involves using recent Bluebonnet book to learn about Morse code. 
Students decode a message and learn to write their name or other questions using 
Morse code.

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