11
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7answers
354 views
Teaching students how to treat books
A 1st grade teacher has asked me to talk to her class because they have suddenly and inexplicably started treating their books like frisbees, seat cushions, and/or trash. I'm plan …
7
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4answers
136 views
Children left unattended in the library?
I'm a page at my local library (yes it's a paid position) so I'm the lowest on the food chain but I often am the only one working in the children's section and parents seem to thin …
2
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17answers
248 views
What do you call storytime (lapsitting, toddler time) for the 0-2 set?
With looming budget cuts, we're looking at combining a Lapsitting program with the Toddler Time program. The new program would be for ages 0-2 and we don't want misconceptions ove …
4
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15answers
285 views
Collective term for 0-8 year olds?
I'm looking for suggestions of what to call 0-8 year olds inclusive. Do you have a catchy handle for this age group that you can/do use in communications to parents, teachers, etc …
1
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3answers
102 views
Looking for Pirate story
I am a new children's librarian looking for an "action/participation" story to tell at schools for summer reading. A friend who was a children's librarian a couple years ago told …
3
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15answers
559 views
Graphic Novels for Early Readers
What are the best graphic novels for a 7-year-old?
6
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12answers
456 views
Hands on library programs appealing to boys ages 6 - 12/13/14
A Children's Librarian at my library wants to supplement their current programs by offering ones that will appeal to boys, specifically ages 6 - 12 or 13 or 14. She is looking for …
1
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3answers
165 views
Adoption movie for young children
I'm helping update Parenting Kits for the children's room at my library and have been asked to suggest appropriate changes or inclusions. I'm stumped on this one, though:
Are the …
