Learning Centers for School Libraries

by Maura Madigan

This book offers



Step-by-step directions for both the educator and learner and all necessary handouts, including directions and worksheets. The reader can use the book to quickly and easily set up centers. Some centers require only photocopies and basic materials to get started.

Guidance on how to create cross-curricular centers that target the AASL Standards and other content-area standards. A table is provided to enable educators to create centers that address specific standards or content areas. Centers for distance learning are also identified.

Suggested modifications for both struggling and advanced learners, plus ideas for collaborating with other educators. These features broaden the potential audience beyond elementary school learners. 

246 pages, Paperback

Published March 10, 2021

About the author

Maura Madigan is a school librarian in Fairfax County, Virginia. She’s the author of Learning Centers for School Libraries and Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades, both AASL Standards-Based Learning Series books. Maura’s writing has also appeared in School Library Journal, American Libraries Magazine, and School Library Connection.

Reviews

[Mandy Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ideas. Solid foundation. Easily adaptable. Worth the price.

[Dedra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good clear explanations and lots of great detailed ideas for learning centers that librarians can use right away.