1. Library Races Objective: students apply knowledge of library layout and are able to find texts from certain series or about certain subjects. Age approximation: grades K-4 (note that there are two levels of gameboards) Materials needed: game boards: print on cardstock and laminate. Then use a brass fastener to hold a paperclip spinner in the center. The basic game: –2 students spin and must race to find what they are looking for in the library. –To win, the student must be first with the find, they must explain how they found it, and prove it meets the criteria. Ideas for enhancement: –This is great for the end of library time while waiting for students to finish checking out or for the teacher to arrive. –Customize the game to review recent objectives/subjects or to (pre)assess student knowledge of the library layout. –This is a great activity for the beginning of the year to help students get (re)aquainted with the library layout.

2. Library Races: Sweet Series 1 Clifford Arthur Henry and Mudge Bernstain Bears Junie B. Jones Pigeon David The Magic School Bus

3. Library Races: Sweet Series 2 Captain Underpants Time Warp Trio Cam Jansen Goosebumps A Series of Unfortunate Events Scooby Doo Mysteries Nate the Great The Magic Tree House

4. Library Races: Searching for Subjects 1 Dogs Art Sports Cats Cars Any Holiday Dinosaurs Math

5. Library Races: Searching for Subjects 2 Poetry Soccer Motorcycles Plays Valentine’s Day Science Experiments BeesCanada

6. Library Races