Two things drive me crazy and crazier in the library: explaining to kids EACH WEEK how the/ our/ a library works (Fiction, Non Fiction, Easy Fiction) and having the same discussion about shelf markers.
The philosophy makes perfect sense to them - they are totally behind that! Our own place marker? We can help keep our shelves neat? Now we can all find books? Yes to each of those!!!
This year I am sloooowwwwwing wayyy down and teaching the heck out of procedures. To that end I wrote this simple code that is each student's ticket to check out.
When you click on the link you will see three buttons. Each button produces a random NF, FIC or EFIC call number. Students then locate the book, use their shelf marker and find me to verify their accuracy. When a book from each section has been accurately located, marked and returned this kid can check out for the year!!
Click here
to go right to the practice page. I wold LOVE to know how you practice/ teach shelf marker etiquette in your library.
