Re: [LM_NET] New Stress

[libraryth@COMCAST.NET]

I don't feel that it is set in stone that you have to complete the same lessons for 
multiple classes.  Many LMS do this because of the amount of planning time needed 
to create lessons.  Have you considered using a grid system for books per grade 
level so that you read a different book to each class over a series of weeks? I 
have used a chart like this:
Teacher nameWeek oneWeek 2Week 3Week 4
WoodsCinderellaBoy who cried wolfRepunzelJohn henry
NewmanBoy who Cried WolfRepunzelJohn HenryCinderella
HarrisRepunzelJohn HenryCinderellaBoy who Cried
HenryJohn HenryCinderellaBoy who criedRepunzel


 The other option I have used is to use different books to emphasize the same 
objective.  For instance, if I am doing fairy tales, I read a different one to each 
class and complete the same activity but with different answers.  The beauty/curse 
of being a librarian is that many times you have sole responsibility for what 
happens in your facility.  Use that flexibility to make it as enjoyable for your 
students and yourself as possible.

Theresa 

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From: Trina Taylor <librarianboop@YAHOO.COM> 

> Does anyone find stress in doing the same lessons for elementary schools? I 
> sometimes find myself bored in completing the same lessons and reading the same 
> books. I came from a public library setting where each day was different. 
> Maybe there is something I am doing wrong and need to fix about how I am 
> completing the tasks at hand. 
> 
> Trina D. Taylor 
> School Librarian 
> Cockrell Hill Elementary 
> DeSoto, Texas 
> librarianboop@yahoo.com 
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