As adults, we often walk into a bookstore with a certain genre we are ready to peruse the aisles for in order to find our next read. Would your students be able to do the
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.
Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!
Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!
Inspiring the creativity in you.
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
Let's create beautiful, organized spaces where you and your family can thrive!
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!
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...
This post is for librarians and all of you unlucky parents trapped at home with your restless kiddos on another snow day. I am on my third snow day this week!! Craziness! And while I'm adapting quickly to my blissful new hermit status at home drinking herbal tea, watching Hulu, and baking cookies... I doubt the parents of my students are enjoying this... This Adele parody video is a perfect expression of how I feel about snow days as an elementary librarian. Every line rings true for me: from the distaste towards indoor recess to having as many snow days as possible (but not so many that we need to make them up) to settling for "at least a good delay." If you happen to be one of those parents stuck at home this week with bored, rambunctious kids, I'm so sorry. My wish for you is a moment of quiet, and hopefully you can achieve that by printing this coloring book to entertain them for a while. After tossing numerous library books due to water damage, dog chewing, and God knows what else, I created this coloring book to teach my students how to care for books. A very popular character, Pigeon, from our favorite Mo Willems stories makes an appearance, so please: don't use this book out of an educational context because Pigeon is copyrighted and there may be consequences if you try to sell it. I printed and stapled copies for each of my kiddos at the beginning of the school year. First, I read the interactive story out loud and then we talked about books and what to do with them. Afterwards, I gave each student their own book to color and take home. The book is made of two 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper printed on both sides and stapled in the center. These files are at the bottom of this post for you to print. These two images must be printed on either side of one paper: and these images on either side of another paper: Use the page numbers to line the two papers up. Fold down the center and press gently to form a crease. Unfold and staple along the crease. For the books I made at school, I used a long stapler produced especially for stapling paper books. A regular stapler isn't deep enough (is that the right word?) to reach the center of your paper. BUT you can make it work by gently folding the edge inward, quickly stapling, and then unfolding it. The folded area may have a slight bend to it, but that's okay. Color and enjoy! Here are the files to print: Here are few other DIYs for fans of Pigeon: Pigeon Puppets Pigeon Peep Snacks
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…
Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
Next week marks the start of National Library Week!
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.
Get EVERY orientation game in EVERY theme to introduce students to their school library this back-to-school season! Each life-size board game is designed for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, but can also be used for middle school library orientation with a few minor tweaks. To play the game, groups of students move around on colorful paper spaces while answering questions about the library sections, procedures, and policies. This back-to-school bundle includes: All products linked above – Click on each product to view the contents and download the free preview. All files are fully editable in Microsoft PowerPoint .pptx or Microsoft Word .docx file formats. All files are also available in easy-to-print PDF file format. Terms of Use © Mrs. J in the Library - By purchasing this product, you receive a one-user license. Copying or distributing to others is prohibited. Additional licenses for sharing with other educators are available at a discount. For teacher-librarians: You may use this product with all of your classes and students. Questions before buying? If the free preview file does not answer your question, you can contact me through the Q & A section on TpT with any questions or requests. You can also send me an email at MrsJ [at] mrsjinthelibrary.com. You might also like these other back-to-school products by Mrs. J in the Library: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Library Orientation Read-aloud Units BUNDLE K-12 Library Lesson Plan Templates Yearly Lesson Planner for Elementary Specialists (6-Day Rotating Cycle) Back to School Library Newsletters & Parent Communication Superhero Word Wall & Vocabulary Words Follow me on TpT to get email updates about my store, new products, and sales! Connect with Mrs. J in the Library Blog / Website Instagram Facebook
This is a collection of fun ideas for middle school library orientation. It includes video clips, an elementary vs middle school presentation, and more!
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.
Download deze gratis illustration van Hartslag Pulse Leven uit Pixabays enorme bibliotheek van rechtenvrije stockafbeeldingen, video's en muziek.
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...
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. […]
Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! At The Primary Peach we’re having a blast! SO much fun, that it’s been a WHOLE YEAR since we first started! We’re so excited, that we’re celebrating! What better way to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!! But first…a FREEBIE! (You’re going to want to head over to The ... Read more
A monthly library book display is a great way to bring awareness to different topics, seasons, and celebrations. Check out these ideas!
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
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…
50 book characters on posters for your classroom library! 55 posters total! The perfect thing to add to your reading corner to make book characters come to life! Black and white books are the background which makes the character pop! Ready to print and hang!
Teach kindergarten and first grade students how to take care of classroom and library book with my new post about teaching book care rules!
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, […]
Disco background classroom library book character posters.Perfect to add to your classroom library to make the book characters come to life.Let me know if you would like any additional characters added.
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.
It's easy to make a library card notebook. All you need are my free printables, card stock, lined school paper, scissors, and a stapler.
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
In my opinion, the library is the most important part of any classroom. It’s safe to say that I am obsessed with having an organized library tailored to my students’ wants and needs. Two years agoI decided to “ditch the bins” and seek a different form of classroom library organization. After seeing how much my ... Read more
The Picasso for kids printable resources that I have created are a fun and educational way for children to learn […]
