Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.
Welcome to the Free Resource Library for Montessori, early childhood and lower elementary teachers, parents and educators! I am thrilled to provide you with a curated selection of free printables. […]
Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!
Calm down tools kids can use anywhere when they feel upset. Help kids manage their emotions with a set of calm down tools.
Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!
Make a straw rocket with a free printable file! This STEM activity is for kids of all ages and they will love playing with their creation!
A HUGE collection of back to school free resources just for school librarians! These free resources can help make the transition back just a bit easier!
Let's create beautiful, organized spaces where you and your family can thrive!
Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
Classroom team-building games are a must at the start of a new school year! Here are 16 of my favorite icebreakers and classroom team-building activities!
Show the joy of sharing books with your community by building your own Little Free Library. Our collection of 30 DIY little free library plans offers a range of styles to suit any personality and yard space. Engaging with neighbors and promoting literacy has never been easier or more rewarding. Craft a hub of knowledge and generosity that will leave a lasting legacy right outside your doorstep. Our step-by-step guide makes building a Little Free Library simple and fun. From selecting materials to adding the final touches, we have all the information you need to get started. Dive into these
Welcome to the Free Resource Library for Montessori, early childhood and lower elementary teachers, parents and educators! I am thrilled to provide you with a curated selection of free printables. […]
Portrait Source All images Piet Mondrian works [Public domain] via Wikicommons This week a curated list–all items in the style of early 20th century Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian. I…
Students will color their Croc shoe and then add genre charms to it. It is suggested that they add AT LEAST two - their favorite genre to read and one that they are interested in trying this school year. It also includes a blank charm they can design to represent their personal interests.Students wi...
Inspiring the creativity in you.
Being a brand new school librarian is both exciting and scary. All summer, you’ve planned for your new position, but today, you're feeling pretty lost.
When I started making Notion content in 2019, a color library database was one of my first projects in the program. I decided to revisit this template in 2022 and build a simple color library and color palette generator using one database. Included is what I’m calling a “color map” organized by color type, a palette view, and a portal for bookmarked colors too. Here’s how it works.
If you have a pipe cleaner and some beads you can create this simple calming strategy craft. This will help students practice deep breathing by making it tactile and visual.
Personal Development Worksheets LibraryAccess our free personal development worksheets library with workbooks on topics including boundaries, the inner critic, self esteem and vision!What You'll Find In The LibraryIn the library you'll find workbooks on topics like improving our self esteem, setting boundaries, finding self acceptance and setting our vision and values.Boundaries WorksheetsLearn how to set
These book based activities for My Mouth is a Volcano provide great opportunities for talking about self-control and not interrupting.
The best part of Notion is that there are a lot of Notion Templates inspiration available online. These templates can be very useful if you are not familiar with the...
When I started making Notion content in 2019, a color library database was one of my first projects in the program. I decided to revisit this template in 2022 and build a simple color library and color palette generator using one database. Included is what I’m calling a “color map” organized by color type, a palette view, and a portal for bookmarked colors too. Here’s how it works.
Teach kindergarten and first grade students how to take care of classroom and library book with my new post about teaching book care rules!
Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.
Have you ever had a class with so many difficult, disruptive students that you felt that you could barely even teach? What can you do to get past it? In this post, I am going to address this problem with my best advice, and some advice from others as well.
So much Twitter love from my post about my walls this year. Y’all know how to make a girl feel good! I don’t have my lesson plans ready, and am not entirely sure what I’m doing on…
The Picasso for kids printable resources that I have created are a fun and educational way for children to learn […]
A monthly library book display is a great way to bring awareness to different topics, seasons, and celebrations. Check out these ideas!
Welcome to the Free Resource Library for Montessori, early childhood and lower elementary teachers, parents and educators! I am thrilled to provide you with a curated selection of free printables. […]
Download deze gratis illustration van Hartslag Pulse Leven uit Pixabays enorme bibliotheek van rechtenvrije stockafbeeldingen, video's en muziek.
Love podcasts? Check out this post in the form of a podcast episode on The Classroom Commute
Kids love to be helpers, so give them some amazing classroom jobs for students that will build responsibility and make your life in the classroom easier.
Ed R made this IKEA murphy desk hack because his wife needed a workspace with dual monitors for her work from home setup. Awesome built!
My kids came home from school and told me how they play a real Among Us game on the playground. When they described how they play, it sounded a lot like the old game Mafia. We had an idea to throw an Among Us birthday party and the main event would be playing a real […]
This week the movie Wonder released on DVD + Bluray. To celebrate I'm giving away two copies to two lucky readers. Plus, download these free printable Wonder activity sheets. Based on the New York Times
This Star Wars R2-D2 craft was a big hit with my son and he doesn't usually like crafts. He was very proud of the R2-D2 he made! This post is part of the Star Wars Blog
The Library Adventure uses affiliate links, see our policies for more information.Kids ages 8 to 12 are often too busy with scheduled activities of their own to make it to library programs in the afternoons or evenings. For librarians who wish to increase attendance at programs for this age group, this can be very frustrating, […]
These Free Printable Pine Tree Life Cycle Worksheets are a wonderful way to explore nature this Christmas season with your preschool and kindergarten learners. Grab your kindergarten worksheets today! I'm so excited to share these
Make some adorable sea otters with some brown paper lunch bags and our free printable sea otter template. Perfect for an ocean or sea life unit!
