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@libraryfrey.bsky.social

M.Ed., Elementary School Librarian & Tech Working toward: a library for ALL students, social justice, helping children to love reading! (she/her)

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I’ll be ordering!

26.06.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#schoollibrary #schoollibrarians #read #childrensbooks #elementarylibrary

26.06.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#tlsky #skybrarians #edusky

26.06.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are some Elementary Library β€œclassics”? Using quotes b/c I’m looking for the books that all good elementary libraries MUST have, but aren’t necessarily considered the traditional classics. Ex: No David by David Shannon.

25.06.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The struggle is real! If you are so inclined, please visit my wishlist. Thank you!

19.06.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was there - excellent turnout!

15.06.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can you share what they are making - I think with clay?

15.06.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, that sounds so amazing! And I love the celebration photo. I work in an elementary school only starting to have some English language learners enrolled, but my hope is to incorporate more SEL practices into the library. You are an inspiration!

15.06.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!!! Love it. Unfortunately my protest will be in the rain, so I got some all-weather flags to hold. Not nearly as clever, but will have to do.

14.06.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh, that’s a good point - not everyone will be able to attend each time. So better to have too many. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

23.05.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rachel, I’m an elementary school librarian and I really want to start a SLAT. I see you are in MS, but wonder if you could share how you decided who would be on the Team?

23.05.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#SchoolLibrarians - do you send out end of the year surveys to staff? What kinds of questions do you include? I know it is important to get feedback, but why does it always make me feel bashful? #survey #schoollibrary #feedback #googleforms

22.05.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SLAC or SLAB
Any *elementary* librarians here who started a Student Library Advisory Committee/Board?
Looking for highlights, advice, anything! (Pic for attention)

#elementarylibrarian #SLAC #SLAB #studentleaders #libraryleaders #librarystakeholders

22.05.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dennis, what year(s)? I went there for undergrad too - β€˜99.

21.05.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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5th graders used @armakerofficial.bsky.social to create their own coral reef.

20.03.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In preparation for our visit w/ @katemessner.com , we have been using #augmentedreality to create our own β€œBrilliant Deep.”

#QuiverVision and @armakerofficial.bsky.social were big hits!

20.03.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I love that!

20.03.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Totally agree, and besides, sometimes you feel like reading Henry James, other times it’s Danielle Steele. Why can’t children have the same autonomy?

20.03.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 - Final) Building in 5 minutes for them to β€œmeow” nonstop and get it out of their system helps them to then buckle down and work.
PS: Teachers: our superpowers include not being bothered by noise, right?
Volume ⬆️, but not too ⬆️

24.02.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2) Students had the serious task of coding a Black History Muswum in @brainpop.bsky.social , and (unfortunately) one of the sounds available is a meow!

24.02.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

1) One of the most important parts of #classroommanagemet is building in time for silliness.

24.02.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am sorry for your tough anniversary, but I think it’s wonderful how you crafted some joy for yourself and your students.
I find that one of the best parts of being a school librarian - that no one really talks about - is the proximity to laughter and joy we have every day with these children.

11.12.2024 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, THE BEST! I love it when, before reading it, a couple of kids will pout over the whole no pictures thing. Makes winning them over even sweeter!

06.12.2024 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can you please share more about this? I’m always interested making books more accessible for little children. I’d love to know more!

02.12.2024 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You are so very brave! Thank you for standing up for yourself and librarians everywhere.

27.11.2024 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cute! So are there pre-cut slips of paper? Or what do they vote with?

25.11.2024 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And having certified school librarians with a budget and the freedom to curate their collections is also critical in these times.

23.11.2024 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I came on here to say this! I’m a primary school librarian and my students LOVE β€œThe Dark”!

22.11.2024 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!
And no - I haven’t read that, but noticed it when searching for this one.
I’m an elementary school librarian, and as such I don’t spend as much time reading books for grownups. But with time on my hands now, I will absolutely get this audiobook. Ty for the recommendation.

21.11.2024 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh, me, please! And thank you. This looks great.

21.11.2024 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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