Do you have a little one who loves tools? This free printable tool book is a great preschool early reader and coloring book of tools!

These small, square books “explode” into a series of square and triangular pages when you open them. Each student constructed their own book with decorative papers, cardboard, ribbon, and construct…

A Floating Shelf Library is a sleek and modern way to create a home library. By installing floating shelves on your walls, you can achieve a minimalist look

Create your very own tiny library with our 17 small home library ideas to enhance your reading experience: 1. Slim Bookcase 2. Add String Lights 3. Reading Nook

A little creativity goes a long way.

In my AASL Knowledge Quest post, I take a look at how to transform your library space, even if you have a tight budget. There's lots of tips and advice.

Last week, I started teaching Writing Workshop. When asked who liked writing a few weeks ago, most students responded saying that they did not like writing. I knew this was the first thing we needed to work on if we were going to get anywhere in Writing Workshop. They cannot all hate writing, so I decided my first week needed to be spent motivating them to write. When I was in a second grade classroom, I used the book Library Mouse to inspire a writing project, and I thought that this may also work with my first graders. On Monday, we read the book Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk. I had them listen to find out what the library mouse liked to do and how he started it. In this book, Sam the library mouse loves to read and decides that he will write books too. He begins by remember what he read in a book about writing: "Write what you know." He writes his first book about the life of a mouse. This fits perfectly with what I need to be teaching in Writing Workshop, since the first unit is about small moments from their own lives. I sent my first graders off to write a book about themselves. I let them know that if they needed more paper they could get more since stories about yourself can get long. I also told them that if they wrote a story that was at least two pages, then they could receive a cover later in the week. They immediately got to work. It was hard to get them to stop writing so that we could go to specials! They were so focused it worked like magic. On Tuesday, I told them that when I came in, I found a book that Sam the library mouse had left for us. I downloaded it from Daniel Kirk's website. They could not believe that Sam wrote them a book. We read it and talked about what Sam had starting writing first in Library Mouse, and they started writing. On Wednesday, Sam left another special gift. It was the Meet the Author box! When they looked inside, they saw a mirror, just like in the book. Some students were so surprised. One girl squealed, "It's me! I'm the author!" I also introduced "When I'm done, I've just begun" on this day, since some students were beginning to stop writing during Writing Workshop. I was amazed to see the difference in my writers from where they were at the beginning of school to where they are now. Most did not like writing, and on Monday, everyone could not wait to start writing. My teacher said that she even had students coming up asking when Writing Workshop is. A little motivation goes a long way. I'm thinking Sam will need to bring everyone erasers when we start working on editing skills. What do you do to motivate your writers and help them to view themselves as authors?

This resource includes: 3 Book Buzz slides for Google (2 slides with questions, 1 editable slide) 4 Book Buzz pages that can be printed for students Small: 4 to a page Half-page book buzz 2 full-page book buzz forms I love the feeling of sharing about a good book I just read! These book buzz pages help students share books with others. You can use these buzz forms in many ways. The small sizes can be tucked into books in your classroom library. The half-size buzz forms can be added to a class bulletin board throughout the year. The full-size pages would be perfect for reader’s responses or reading comprehension grades. The Google Slides copy link is in the PDF. Please see the PREVIEW to view the entire resource. Thanks! Thank you! -The Knitted Apple

These creative small home library design ideas will show you how to create a cozy reading room even if you think you have no space for one.

A little creativity goes a long way.

Free printable resources for library dramatic play. Library dramatic play printables for kids for pretend play, idea for preschool centers.

Living in a compact space comes with its own set of challenges, but it also sparks the most creative solutions, especially when it comes to book storage.

Designing a home library is about creating a personal haven that not only houses your collection of books but also reflects your style, interests, and the atmosphere you want to evoke when you settle down

Blank books provide a great way to encourage kids to write. Here are 3 easy ways to assemble blank books for your writing center, literacy center, and beyond.

Book nooks are, arguably, the best nooks. Lindsay Cisewski of Style and Dwell, her husband, and her 4-year-old would agree. “We wanted a space to organize all of our books, and have an out-of-the way and cozy space to read them,” Lindsay writes. The target? An unused basement closet. “Due to its location and layout, it really wasn’t functional, and it definitely wasn’t pretty!” Lindsay says.

Our Library Names guide and Library Name Generator are here to help you find a name that inspires curiosity and fosters a love for reading. 📖✨

Our bear craft for kids is a free printable for preschoolers, kindergarteners or toddlers. Make your own bear and just color, cut & create!

These science fair projects are amazing to watch and provide awe and wonder. Plus they are fun and easy to put together !

Create This Super Cool Library Mouse Knit Bookmark

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Book clubs in first grade?! It may seem like a stretch, but the Spring is such a great time to get your students ready and used to reading, thinking about, and discussing books with their peers instead of me, the teacher! When done right, it can be such a fun learning experience for both […]

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Your students will love these fun novel study activities for any book. Six ideas to accompany any book study in the elementary classroom.

Small groups are an essential piece of every elementary classroom’s reading block. My first year teaching, small groups were not part of the instructional model. We taught whole group and then worked with individuals who struggled with that day’s lesson. I was brand-new to teaching. My students learned. I saw growth. Their fluency improved. …

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Check out our ever growing Zine Library where you can print and distribute the zines in your community. Get everyone thinking about scienc...

We are always inspired to do fun crafts and learning activities whenever we read some of our favorite children’s books! Here is a list of activities we’ve come up with inspired by popular children’s books (alphabetized by title). (Book titles are affiliate links.) Be sure to follow our Children’s Book Activities Pinterest board! …

Jon Klassen is an amazing illustrator. He creates beautifully moving and yet quietly mesmerising work that is quite different to anything I’ve seen before. I love how his work is both simplis…

Do you want to encourage your kids to read more? This printable book log is a perfect way to challenge them. Print this coloring sheet in any size you need: A1 as poster to hang on the wall or as small as A5 to be a perfect addition to your journal. ⚠ THIS IS A DIGITAL LISTING ONLY - NO PRINTED ITEM will be mailed to you. BY PURCHASING THIS LISTING YOU'LL RECEIVE: Digital PDF File. --------------------------------------------------------- DELIVERY - INSTANT DOWNLOAD Once your payment is cleared (usually within 5-20 minutes), you'll receive an email from Etsy with the link to download. Files will be also available to download in your account - "Purchases & Reviews". --------------------------------------------------------- TERMS OF USE This digital item is for PERSONAL USE ONLY, it CANNOT be used for commercial purposes. YOU MAY NOT forward, share, sell, distribute or reproduce this design or the designs you make from them in any form; original version or altered, digital or printed. BY PURCHASING THIS ITEM YOU AGREE to all policies and terms of this shop, you can check out "Shop Policies" for further information about the usage of my digital items. --------------------------------------------------------- REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES Due to the digital nature of this listing, all sales are final: I cannot offer cancellation, refund or exchange. Thanks for understanding. Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Are you looking to inspire your pre- or beginning writers to learn about subjects that interest them? Here's an easy way for your youngest students to create a small book style report that they can use to show what they've learned.

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Read the 2022 Updated Version of this Post! Fall is the unofficial Gilmore Girls season, right? I usually start my rewatch of the show in October because it doesn’t really feel like Fall until then. I love Autumn but I also love Summer and try to hang on as long as possible! Gilmore Girls alwa

Building a top-shelf upper elementary classroom library is no easy task. It requires a great deal of research and careful curation. Especially as a new teacher, knowing exactly what types of books to include can be a challenge. Here are some tips and recommendations that will hel