New SLMS in desperate need of Lessons

[Yavodka Owens]

I have been a SLMS for a year and a half. Fortunately and unfortunately I was allowed to do my internship at my school with supervision from a SLMS at another school. I think this is why I am having so much trouble now. In my previous life I was a 7/8 teacher at a school that had a computer lab but now I'm a SLMS at a Elementary School (PreK4 - 5) with a Computer Lab that is used during Computer time. HERE IS MY PROBLEM: I have no idea what to do with my students!!! Yes I try to teach Information Skills but when I run out of those I'm at a loss. I honestly don't know what to do. The teacher's drop the kids off and I'm alone with the students. I only have 30 minutes and that never seems to be enough time to read a story, do an activity, check in and check out books. I tried just having the kids come in and check in and check out books but they got too rowdy so I have to something but I don't know what. Does anyone know where I can find mini lessons to do? Any suggestions?

[Jocelyn Sams]

This is a really good idea!  Thanks for sharing it.

[Daniel Gattuso]

Hi, 

I understand your situation completely, as I'm in an analogous situation myself.  Laura posted some great ideas, and since I'm sure you're being bombarded with ideas, I'll just post a few links to some sites that might help you out.

http://teacher.neisd.net/library/public/lessonplan/

A bazillion library lesson plans.

http://fcpslibrary.wikispaces.com/

Excellent source of lessons brought to you courtesy of the fine SLMs of Fairfax County VA PS.  

These are some great places to start!

Dan