Looking for special education activities for your school library? Download the two PDF files below. There are several special education activities you can modify for use with your students. File #1 File #2 You can find those resources along with hundreds of others in the Elementary Librarian Community. Click here to learn more!
Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!
Learning the parts of a book is an essential part of introducing kids to books. Discovering how to identify the author, title, illustrator are all required to navigate the library easily and find new books to read or locate our favorite books. What better way to learn about the part of the book with this
School librarians are an essential part of a school community. Check out these 12 ways a school librarian can help teachers thrive.
Fun and engaging ideas to make library book care fun! Your students will learn about how to take care of books with these simple lessons, activities, and games.
Introducing "30 More Fast and Fabulous No Prep/Low Prep Ideas for Library Instruction" - your sequel to success! This new collection of easy to implement and engaging library lesson plans will add even more sparkle to your library curriculum. And just like the first edition, they are totally customizable for creating library lesson plans on any subject matter, during any time of the year, with kindergarten through sixth grades. Whether you're a seasoned librarian or just stepping into the library, these 30 new instructional ideas are here to rescue your library lesson plans. Say goodbye to wondering how to tie classroom learning into the library, or being in need of fresh ideas to jumpstart library time on anything from whales to the Constitution. Instead, say hello to fresh, engaging library lesson plans that will invigorate your students' learning experience and make teaching in the library a breeze. What is included? Over 30 low prep no prep lesson ideas for library lesson plans that are modifiable for kindergarten through sixth grades during fixed class periods of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or an hour. 80 pages of activities for your library curriculum. An Appendix with premade resources and extra help is also included. Why do I need this? To effortlessly plan engaging library lesson plans on any topic that spark curiosity and help manage student behavior and chatter. These library lesson plan activities can be easily modified to suit various grade levels, abilities, and maturity levels, making them a perfect fit for any school setting. Create a year-long curriculum that is as unique as your students and keeps the excitement alive in your library. I do not have reliable technology and extensive materials, OR my students need a tech break in the library would this resource work for me? Yes! These carefully curated ideas ensure you should have all the tools you need for creating captivating library lesson plans, no technology necessary. Help! The fifth grade team wants me to collaborate with them on instruction about Ancient civilizations, what should I do? No problem, this packet contains library lesson plan ideas that can be done using any subject. Bring on the classroom collaboration! The library will be closed for testing, I have to go from classroom to classroom and teach from a cart, have any ideas for quick and easy library lessons? Yes, plenty of them. Several of these library lesson plan activities require minimal resources and can be completed in the classroom. My students won't stop talking in the library, their behavior is terrible! Fueled by conversation and movement, these library lesson activities will help to keep your students engaged and on the go. Strategies for behavior management in the library are included. I am an exhausted librarian, how can this help me? Written by a school librarian with 18 years of experience, with input from her mom (a retired school librarian), these library lesson plan ideas are designed to be your reliable ally, especially on days when you don't feel your best. Consider them a bit of library magic shared with you from two librarians. There are also many helpful tips sprinkled throughout to assist with your library program. My principal does not understand how the school library supports student learning, how do I showcase the benefits of my library program? An effective silent method for advocating for your school library is included in your download. Are these based on the AASL Standards Framework? Absolutely! Get ready for a deep dive into critical thinking, information analysis, and resource use and evaluation. So, are you ready to jump into this captivating sequel and fuel your library lesson planning? "30 More Fast and Fabulous No Prep/Low Prep Ideas for Library Instruction" is here to infuse your teaching with the wonder that only the library can bring. When you sit down to create your library lesson plans, make sure that you have a copy of "30 More Fast and Fabulous No Prep/Low Prep Ideas for Library Instruction" on your desk! -*-Try before you buy! Check out the 5 Fast and Fabulous No Prep/ Low Prep Ideas for Library Instruction freebie which includes five additional activities to build fun library lessons. -*- Go ahead and grab the first version - Easy Library Lessons and Library In The Classroom Lesson Ideas No or Low Prep - so you'll have a ton of library lesson planning and instructional ideas at your fingertips! Need More Quick Library Lessons?: Mega Library Brainteasers Bundle Seasonal Library Brainteasers Bundle Mini Library Brainteasers Bundle Dewey Dominoes Spring Library Centers End of the Year Library Superlative Awards - Over 100 Library Themed Certificates! Emoji Synonym Activity Cards Higher Level Group Discussion Questions See you in the library! :o)
Teach your elementary students library skills in an engaging and interactive way with this digital breakout bundle! Students will work directly in Google Classroom or Google Drive to complete these paperless activities.
Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
A library scavenger hunt is a great way to assess library skills. They let students practice skills they learn about finding resources in the library.
Next week marks the start of National Library Week!
I don’t teach the Dewey Decimal Classification System and you don’t have to either. There’s a better way to teach students how to find a book in our School Libraries and it suppor…
School Librarians can convince teachers that regularly scheduled library visits with Sustained Silent Reading will improve student reading achievement. Augment that success with these strategies …
Middle school students are a challenge. When School Librarians understand this stage of physical and mental development, we can create scaffolded, grade-appropriate lessons that are engaging and co…
MAKERSPACES … I tried to ignore them! I tried to deny their growing momentum. I skipped over articles and blogposts where makerspaces were the headline. I averted my eyes when newsletters about them crossed my mailbox. Not that I didn’t find value in them! I ABSOLUTELY did. Honestly, I was just so overwhelmed with the […]
Let's talk about classroom library organization using book spine labels! These labels with transform how you organize your classroom library!
This magnificent mega bundle contains 164 library-themed brainteasers and easy low prep library lesson ideas that will delight and keep your students busy all year long! Perfect for: library lesson starters and extensions, library in the classroom or library on a cart, fast finishers, simple sub plans, students who have completed book check out, library escape events, or days when you just feel "meh". The standards-based seasonal library brainteasers included encompass a wide variety of skills such as critical, creative, logic, and analytical thinking, research, and problem-solving. More than just worksheets, each seasonal packet also contains easy low-prep library lesson extension ideas for each activity so that you can s-t-r-e-t-c-h the value of the content. The crack the code brainteasers included require students to use basic math and reasoning to reveal library-themed messages for a variety of holidays, seasons, and every day. Teaching every class in every grade on a tightly fixed schedule while juggling a myriad of other responsibilities is hard. Treat yourself and your students to this mega bundle and feel at ease knowing that most of your lesson planning this year has been started for you! Answer keys are included with each set. Growing Bundle Exclusive Gift! A new seasonal puzzle will be uploaded at the start of each season for a total of 5 bundle-only library brainteasers by the end of 2022! (Winter is already enclosed.) More Low Prep Library Fun That You and Your Students Will Love: 30 Fast and Fabulous No Prep Low Prep Ideas for Library Instruction Dewey Dominoes Fall Library Centers Christmas Holiday Library Centers
Haven't tried a book tasting with your students yet? This fun reading activity is an awesome way to introduce genres in your elementary classroom or library!
This elementary school library lesson plan is a great starting off point for a lesson, as well as for a teacher evaluation template.
Students need and deserve short, simple School Library Lessons that support classroom learning. School Librarians need to focus on a single objective and offer a meaningful activity so students can…
Book talking changed my life. And while that might sound dramatic, it’s entirely true. Book-talking was one of the first consistently meaningful things I did with my students (besides forming relationships) because it led to effects that lasted long after students’ time in my classroom was over. Bo
School Librarians need to be aware of federal guidelines for disabilities and examine our facility layout for barriers that may inhibit students from access and comfort. Here’s what I discove…
The most successful displays I've done at my library have been passive readers advisory. For the last five years or so, I’ve done a monthly display of minature books based on the top YA titles checked out in my library system, with the top 10 books getting four readalikes. The Tiny Library is a collection of tiny books based on our most popular titles. Each tiny book contains reading suggestions based on our readalike list. There is a QR code that leads to a Google Form where teens can choose the books they want to pick up from the library.
Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!
Looking for free library lesson plans for elementary? 4 free lessons, resources and MUCH MORE per grade level Kindergarten to 5th grade!
These library activities can help check-out time run smoothly, including for students with overdue books, who are unable to check out.
When we let students know that reading is worthwhile, it creates a chain reaction of learning. Here are 25 strategies for fostering a reading culture.
A library scavenger hunt is a great way to assess library skills. They let students practice skills they learn about finding resources in the library.
Library musical chairs is a terrific game to promote reading and incorporate technology with Google Form surveys.
If you were to pick up one of my classroom library books, you would probably see 3 different labels on them. I have tried SO many different organization and labeling systems over the years. My current system has worked well for my third graders, but before I dive into that, let's run through the disasters
These professional development books for librarians are a great way to refresh and reset before the new school year!
Last week’s life skills post on how to negotiate was both practical but also somewhat big picture in the sense that some of those skills likely will take some practice. This week I want to drill into some super easy yet important skills to help kids master at one of my favorite public places: the
Many thanks to the members of our Learning Librarians Facebook group for sharing great ways to reward and celebrate library book returns, especially at the
Twenty-one fall-themed brainteasers are included in this fun autumn set for your library! Jam-packed with engaging content that reinforces research, reading, and logic skills, this packet also contains easy low-prep library lesson extension ideas for each activity so that you can s-t-r-e-t-c-h the value of every page. These fall brainteasers are grab-and-go library lessons that are particularly useful for reinforcing instruction with a seasonal theme, creating centers in the library, socially distanced learning, fast finishers, after book check out, substitute plans or days that you don't feel your best but still want to keep your students engaged and thinking about the library this fall. This set is also the perfect addition to your Google Classroom or substitute plans. Please see the "Preview" for more details! Orange you happy it's fall? Several activities are two pages - plenty of work to "leaf" an impression on your students as they return back to school this fall. Worksheets include: - Library Logic 1: Welcome Back to the Library! - Library Logic 2: The Cozy Autumn Party - Library Logic 3: The Book Feast - Fall LOL! - Pumpkin Graphic Novel Writing - Library Trivia - Fall for Books! Mini Poster - Student Advice Column, Fall Library Edition - This is My Story! - A Celebration of Fall: Learning About an Index - The Ghosties Genre Mix Up - An Autumn Bibliography - Fall Is… Poetry Writing - Veteran’s Day Military Match Up - The Scarecrow’s Conversation - Fall Fun Facts - Honoring the Contributions of Native Americans - Football Table of Contents - Autumn Compare and Contrast - Pumpkins True or False - Happy Thanksreading! Mini Poster Gingerbread, Elves, Reindeer, and Poinsettias await in Christmas/December Library Brainteasers! Sweet and Engaging Fun for a Busy Time in Your Library With Holiday Eager Students. Fall Library Centers are AASL Standards-Based, Engaging, Low Prep Fun For Older Students. Check Out the Library Brainteasers Bundle for Year-Round Puzzles! In Need of Easy, Low Prep, Minimal Materials Required Library Lessons That Work Well With Many Subjects and Any Grade? Try - Easy Library Lessons No or Low Prep. Organize and Grow Your Library Program and Outreach! The Ultimate School Librarian's Planner with Calendar {Editable} Add a Pop of Diversity, Inclusion, and Encouragement To Your Library - Diversity Inclusive Posters Digital and Bulletin Board Set - The Bundle
FREE Elementary library curriculum map or scope and sequence for school librarians grades K-5. Download by clicking the link below!
Elementary school librarians, improve your picture book library lessons with these 5 terrific tips! These instructional strategies can be used with any title.
Years ago, as a brand new librarian, I attended a librarian round table discussion. Each librarian was asked to share something that they had found success with in their own library. A very experienced librarian, who retired that very year, shared that she had her students earn library licenses. I fell in LOVE with the […]
My year as an elementary Specials Rotation Librarian nearly ended my library career. I gave all I had, but it wasn't enough. Here's why...
Every year I start out my library lessons with a review and some instruction on how my students can manage their library accounts. With all of the changes this year is bringing to our circulation routines, library catalog instruction is more important now than ever. Because of health and safety concerns from the Covid19 pandemic, some schools are not allowing students to browse for books,
This Library Skills No Prep Printables resource for upper elementary has everything you need to get started in teaching library skills. It includes library lesson handouts, fun activities, bookmarks and more! Students will cover concepts such as the Dewey Decimal System, fiction and nonfiction, research activities and general library skills. ✔ SAVE TIME with these easy to use, no prep activities which are suitable for upper elementary students. ✔ Perfect for creating a sub folder or tub ✔ Ideal resources for when you have a schedule change or need a last minute activity These are my go-to activities when I have minimal preparation time but still want to provide my students with engaging, relevant and enjoyable activities. This resource includes the following activities: ✶General Library Skills✶ Library Review Create Your Own Library Create Your Own Library- Planning Page Create Your Own Library- Design Your Library Create Your Own Library- Reflection Page Using the Library Catalog Using the Library Catalog Using the Library Catalog Library Terms ✶Fiction Skills✶ Fiction The Blurb Genre Detective Locating Fiction Books Ordering Fiction Books in the Library Fiction Book Review Fiction Book Review 2 ✶Nonfiction Skills✶ Nonfiction Who was Dewey? Ordering Nonfiction Books in the Library Dewey Detective Dictionary Skills The Contents Page and Index ✶Research Activities✶ Research Note Taking Sheet- Countries Research Note Taking Sheet- Sporting Hero Research Note Taking Sheet- Blank Template Research Scaffold ✶Library Activities✶ Bookmarks Exit Tickets Please view the product preview for more detail See what other teachers had to say: 'I really like the variety of skills for my upper elementary students. I like to have them "map the library" so designing your own library is a little different (and fun) creative activity.' 'A real time saver. Thanks for a terrific resource.' 'I think these are great activities. Very useful.' This resource is helpful for: Teacher Librarians Classroom Teachers Teaching Life Skills Includes both US spelling and Aus/UK spelling files for your convenience. If you enjoyed this resource you may also be interested in: Library Skills No Prep Printables Lower, Middle and Upper Bundle Library Skills BUNDLE Library No Prep Printables- Back to School Activities **************************************************************************** Be the first to know about sales, freebies and new products: ★ Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about my store. How to gain credit to use on future purchases: • By leaving feedback you will gain credit to use on future purchases. Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. • Please note, this purchase is for single classroom/home use only. Multiple licences are available in my store. ✉Please don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected] before leaving feedback if you have any questions or concerns. Visit my Website and sign up to gain access to my free resource library! Like me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Thank you! Little Library Learners
Are you overwhelmed by all the “stuff” in a library and the “things” you have to do to serve teachers and students? You may need a Personal Management Strategy! Read on to see how I dev…
Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!
You can save planning time, reduce behavior challenges, increase student engagement, and teach to ALL learning abilities with library centers.
Motivate and engage your elementary students with engaging library catalog instruction as they practice library search and location skills!
Library Game Shows are based on AASL and ISTE standards and provide a no prep library assessment for your library students. These are fun and interactive games you can play as a whole class or assign as an individual online activity. Each grade level Library Game Show is unique and includes questions specific to the standards for that grade. Use as a pre-assessment or post-assessment tool, or as a fun game during the year to measure progress. Includes Google Slides interactive game and worksheet and PDF and PowerPoint files. Contents 2nd Grade Game Show 3rd Grade Game Show 4th Grade Game Show 5th Grade Game Show 6th Grade Game Show Each grade level Game Show includes: 16 unique questions Printable worksheet Answer key Google slides interactive worksheet & game PowerPoint interactive worksheet PDF version of the game Student product directions - 5 pages Teacher product directions, including how to use in Google Classroom - 5 pages ********************************************************************************************* Be sure to follow My Faire Librarian store for new product alerts HERE. Want to receive exclusive FREEBIES? Sign up for my newsletter! **And as always, leave feedback to receive TPT credits and get discounts on future purchases. **
Looking for free elementary library lesson plans? Check out this blog post, with eleven sources to help school librarians and media specialists.
STEM education helps teach students how to solve real-world problems. Here’s a list of 3 fun, super simple STEM activities for the library!
