Laake Library Toolbox

                                 Library March Madness Day 1: Promoting the Activity Planning  Select books Plan timeline Plan explanation of March Madness and how it works Promotions:   Flier (See below), will post on library website Preparations Create book talks Create introduction Procedures:  Introduction: Introduce the concept of March Madness and explain how it will be adapted for the library program. Book selection: Select books to be included in the program. Determine how many books will be used and create a bracket. See possible book titles below.  Book Talks: Host book talks to introduce the books to the participants.  Display the first book on the whiteboard or projector and give a book talk to introduce the book to the participants. Share the title, author, and genre of the book. Briefly describe the plot and main characters of the book. Share a personal anecdote or...

  Library Olympics 3 day project Day 1: Minute to Win It Games Planning  Decide on activities for the Library Olympics, based on the interests and skill levels of 6th grade students. Plan each activity for the Olympics Promotions:   Advertise the Library Olympics throughout the school, using posters, announcements, and social media. Encourage teachers to sign their classes up.  Preparations Gather materials needed for each activity, including books, cups, book carts, paperclips, chopsticks,   Set up the library with stations for each activity. Send out emails asking staff members to volunteer Procedures:  On the day of the event, divide students into teams and explain the rules and procedures for each activity. Start with an opening ceremony or parade of teams. Day 1: Minute to Win It (5 rounds) Round 1: Students have 1 minute to stack as many cups as they can. The group that stacks the most cups within the minute wins.  Round 2: Students have 1 m...

                                                            Literary Landscapes      Celebrate Reading through a Mural 3 day project Planning  Plan to meet with the reading department to tell them about mural project Make a list of materials needed Promotions:   Librarian will promote this activity with reading classes Preparations Gather materials: butcher paper, paint brushes and other art supplies, plastic table covers or newspaper to cover the floor Copy of examples to put on each table Cover the floor and tables prior to starting the project Procedures:  Hook: Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a world where anything is possible. You can travel to exotic places, talk to animals, or even fly.  This is what reading will do for you.   Today, we are going to c...