[CASL-L] Adaptive Library Class

Angela Antonelli aantonelli at avon.k12.ct.us
Tue Sep 9 11:34:18 PDT 2025
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Hi Michelle,

I do an adaptive library class as well. I go into the classroom (students
are in grades K-4). I think that what you do really depends on the students
in the room. I think that what you did is perfect - it's so helpful to
check with the teacher regarding student goals.

I typically do a short 15-20 minute session with just book checkout
(choosing from pre-selected books), and a read aloud. Again, it really
depends on the students. In previous years, some classes have included
related hands-on activities.

In the past, I have also collaborated with the music teacher. We combined
our classes into one 20 minute session with a hello song, a music activity,
a story, and a goodbye song.

I hope this helps!

Angela

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>> Thank you all!! :)
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>> Keep the resources coming--I will be linking some of these to The
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>> Have a great afternoon,
>> Melissa
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>> On Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM Melissa Thom <melissa_thom at whps.org>
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>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> Wondering if anyone has created a book talk/trailer presentation for any
>>> of the lists?
>>>
>>> :)
>>> Hope the week is starting out well! So funny how FAST the days go by!
>>>
>>> Melissa
>>>
>>>
>>> Melissa Thom
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>>> Your World* by John D. Barrow
>>> *Currently Listening:*
>>> *The Island of Forgotten Gods* by Victor Piñeiro
>>> *Mona's Eyes* by Thomas Schlesser
>>> *Recently Finished:      *
>>> *Sunrise of the Reaping* by Suzanne Collins (gut-wrenching!)
>>> *The Secrets of Lovelace Academy* by Marie Benedict and Courtney
>>> Sheinmel
>>> *The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Heath and
>>> Happiness at Every Age *by Gladys McGarey, MD (HIGHLY recommend!)
>>> *The Winning Move *by Rebecca Donnelly
>>> *Dream* by Barbara O'Connor
>>> All of the *Jasmine Toguchi* series by Debbie Michiko Florence (CT
>>> Author)
>>> *Impossible Creatures* by Katherine Rundell
>>> *War Games *by Alan Gratz
>>> *The Experiment* by Rebecca Stead
>>> *The Library of Unruly Treasures* by Jeanne Birdsall
>>> *The Beat I Drum *by Dusti Bowling
>>> *The Trouble with Heroes* by Kate Messner
>>> *Hope to Read Soon:*
>>>
>>> *SOOOO Many More....*
>>>
>>> Check out my Joyful Learning Podcast
>>> <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyful-learning-podcast/id1637178531>
>>>
>>> Check out *The Bookish State: Tips and Tricks for Teachers and
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> From: Michelle Farella <michelle.farella at gmail.com>
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> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2025 14:21:34 -0400
> Subject: [CASL-L] Adaptive Library Class
> Hi everyone,
> This year I have adaptive library classes for K &1, and 2 & 3. I will be
> going down to their classrooms so as to avoid transitions and the
> overstimulation that the library can bring. I was wondering if anyone has
> done this or anything similar? I have not worked with this population
> before and would appreciate any tips and guidance. I spoke with the teacher
> and she gave me some broad ideas, but if anyone has a specific routine that
> would be a big help.
> Thank you!
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