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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 4-6 Nutmegs 2026


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Thank you all!! :) 

Keep the resources coming--I will be linking some of these to The Bookish State Podcast webpage.

Also, if anyone is interested, please add to our Our Favorite MG Novels Padlet. We are crowd sourcing our fav middle grade titles and authors:) 

Our first official episode is live today so hope you check it out. It's called Everything Nutmeg and our guest is Anne Porier!



Have a great afternoon,
Melissa



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The Winning Move by Rebecca Donnelly
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All of the Jasmine Toguchi series by Debbie Michiko Florence (CT Author)
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The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall
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SOOOO Many More....


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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


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Bristow Middle School Teacher Librarian
West Hartford Public Schools
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Follow us on Twitter: @bristowllc
Follow me on Goodreads 
Join the Libro.fm ACL and receive free audiobooks each month! Use my referral code: lfm82519

Currently Reading:  
Don't Want to Be Your Monster by Deke Moulton
Sole Survivor by Norman Ollestad and Brendan Kiely
100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know: Math Explains 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....

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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. 
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