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LLC Programming Ideas for Grade 4-6 Students

Introducing students in grades 4-6 to the ORC is a great way to bring classroom and library learning commons activities. Find some ideas for using three resources from the ORC to enliven programming for division II students.

Be sure to look for how to link some of these ideas to a monthly library contest. Don't have a budget for monthly library contests? Don't worry! Often children love to read in the library. Offering them an opportunity to sit in comfortable seating while drinking hot chocolate is a surprisingly sought after reward.

Ways to use the PowerKnowledge Suite in the Library Learning Commons

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School librarians often are asked to pull print resources related to different curricular topics from the library collection. In my experience, this is especially prevalent in the K-6 setting. Creating permalinks of articles from the PowerKnowledge suite of resources allows a school librarian to not only pull print materials but also send along related digital content. This is a great way to support the learning commons philosophy in your school.

Download the file below to learn how to create permalinks in any of the PowerKnowledge databases.
using_permalinks_in_powerknowledge.pdf
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Ways to use TrueFLIX in the Library Learning Commons

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TrueFLIX offers a wonderful way for librarians to promote nonfiction resources in their library, support inquiry and introduce reluctant nonfiction readers to a whole new world. 


Ways to use TeachingBooks.net in the Library Learning Commons

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The TeachingBooks.net database is perhaps the most easily identifiable resource that supports library programming. As it says on the homepage, TeachingBooks provides instructional materials that enliven K-12 reading experiences. Here are some ideas that have been "field tested" in school libraries across Alberta.


The permalink feature in TeachingBooks.net is always helpful for creating library programming and supporting classroom learning. Download the file below for a how to information sheet that include ideas for the classroom and school library.

using_permalinks_in_teachingbooks.pdf
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