The Adorable Librarian

I have had several requests for what my first six weeks in the library looks like. This is everything you need to successfully start your first six weeks of school teaching as an elementary librarian! I have created a Google Sheet map of what I plan to do with each grade for the first six weeks of school and bundled it with the resources I use. Each week there is a standard, learning target, and activity for each grade. I have included how my typical 50 minute classes are structured. If the ac

Library Expectations Signage. Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe. I have used the signs in my library for five years and they seem to cover everything kids need to know for expectations! I have them hanging together on a small bulletin board in the library. The preview includes what each poster says. NOW FULLY EDITABLE USING CANVA! NEW: I now have a Welcome and Expectations Presentation that includes these expectations AND this Expectations Crossword Puzzle! All 3 listings can be purchas

This bundle combines all 3 of my six week lesson plan bundles, totaling 18 weeks of lessons and 37 resources! While there are about 24 weeks of school, for me this covers my entire year. Between book fairs, breaks, testing, and winding down the year this usually covers everything I need. I encourage you to take time to look through some of the resources offered before your purchase! These are NOT timed out, scripted lessons. It is a general overview of my core plans for each class for 18 weeks

This word search is perfect for students to work on during their first checkout! There are two versions to accommodate the writing materials you have available in your space. If using crayons/markers/color pencils: Directions: Search for the word bank words in the word search. If they are good for books circle them in green. If they are bad for books circle them in red. If using a pen or pencil: Directions: Search for the word bank words in the word search. If they are good for books circle th

This document is only editable in Canva(TM). You can create a free Canva account to edit! I send this letter home when students checkout books for the first time! It includes the date books are due, your lost/damaged book policy and contact information. I have included the exact letter I send home if you want to use the same wording, I have also included a blank template. Finally, there is a back side you can print that is a checklist for all the places students can look for lost books! Prefe

This Bundle includes our Library Sub Binder which is completely editable using a free Canva(TM) account and our most popular worksheets! Please fully read the description for our Library Sub Binder to understand what you are purchasing!

Now fully EDITABLE using Canva! Monthly Signage for Rotating Library Displays. These are the signs I am using in my personal library this year. I will also be posting seasonal signage. UPDATED TO INCLUDE: November - Native Heritage Month, Back to School (no month listed) Check out these matching bookmarks perfect for printing! The monthly signs include: July - Disability Pride Month August - Back to School September 15- October 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month October - Global Diversity Awareness

This Google Slidedeck includes 84 slides with over 60 "I can" statements to go with each AASL standard based on their Framework for Learners (2018). I am an elementary librarian and these are the specific learning targets I use in my library. Check out my Learning Target Matrix to organize and map out which standards and learning targets you are going to cover with each grade. All words are fully editable to meet the needs of your students and lessons! These are perfect for printing to hang u

Starting as a new school librarian is STRESSFUL! That was me five years ago! I wanted to create a bundle that immediately sets you up with everything you need to be successful in your first few weeks at a major discount! This Bundle Includes: AASL Learning Targets Matrix AASL I Can Statements Library Expectations Posters Library Expectations & Welcome Presentation Library Expectations Differentiated Crossword Puzzle Library Checkout & Book Care Presentation Checkout Signage Book Care Works

This bundle includes our Library Expectation Posters, Welcome & Expectations Presentation, and Library Expectations Crossword Puzzle. I keep the posters hung up in my library year round. I use the presentation on the first day of school. The crossword can be used as an activity directly after the presentation, saved for a sub plan, or used when students need an expectations reminder!

Welcome Back! The Books Missed You! Letters are now editable using Canva! This is the bulletin board I am using for the start of the school year! Everything prints on standard paper! Love the books characters, but need a different saying? Write a question and I will gladly add the wording you need.

UPDATE: I have added over 50 new tags to this listing! NOW FULLY EDITABLE! I created these tabs to help my elementary students be more independent when looking for popular topics in the nonfiction section. I compiled topics my students frequently ask for and then some to give variety. If there is a topic you need that is not here, I have included blank templates so you can create your own! There is a blank Canva(TM) template and a blank Google Slides template linked on the first page! If there

Now fully Editable using Canva! This Decor Bundle Includes: Number Labels 1-30 Blank Circle Labels Blank Rectangle Labels "Welcome to the Library" Letters Library Signage (checkout, book return, OPAC, New Books Library Expectations - Our original expectations signage, but matches this decor How to Shelve Books - Our original shelving posters, but matches this decor Not feeling this design? Check out the exact same product, with a different aesthetic: Library Decor Bundle Options

I created these story based building challenges because I wanted a problem to be attached to the challenge, not just "build this..." I wanted to heighten students' problem solving skills by creating solution oriented challenges. They include two "I can" statements that align with AASL standards: I can work with a group to identify solutions to a challenge or problem.I can persist through self-directed pursuits by tinkering and making.I included an editable Canva link in case you need to change t

These are the dress up days I am doing this year (2025) with my school for Read Across America week! These flyers are fully editable so you can change the name of the school and anything else if you are doing different theme days! Fully Editable Using Canva!The color version is for digital platforms like social media or news letters. The black and white version is for economical printing on bulk amounts of paper. Please note, this download is a PDF. If you need a PNG for socials and digital flye

The title says it all! This listing is for every single worksheet in my shop created before September 2024. These worksheets cover important library skills across K-5th grade. Please look through the listings included so you know exactly what you are getting! I will be the first to say I am not a huge user of worksheets in my library. However, they are a life saver for last minute sub plans, brushing up on a previously learned skill, keeping students engaged during book fair, and having on han

I created this EDITABLE presentation for the first day of checkout to guide discussion with students on the checkout process and how to take care of books. In the editable sections of the slides I included what I write for my library to give you an idea of what you can write. You can alter what I wrote to meet your needs or completely delete it and start fresh! This presentation also pairs with my Book Care Posters and my FREE Book Care Worksheet. Slides Included: Thanks for Purchase - Dire

This Google Spreadsheet was created to pair with our AASL K-5 I Can Statements. It is fully Editable so you can change things to meet your library's needs. I created this matrix as a way to track how I am going to ensure I teach all AASL standards to students in my school starting in kindergarten and building on them all the way through 5th grade. These are not lesson plans. I use this as a tool to guide my lesson planning throughout the year. I have filled out the matrix for my specific teac

Everything you need to start digitally planning your library lessons. Stay organized with the special area planner, reference the AASL Learning Targets matrix to align standards while planning, use the one-pager as a way to show stakeholders how your library classes align to standards. Please read individual product descriptions for more information about the 3 specific listings included in this bundle.

UPDATE: Now fully editable using Canva! Change the words or colors to fit what you need for your space! I created these signs to hang above different center stations in my library! Perfect for makerspaces, STEM and STEAM labs and even art rooms! Update: Now includes the letters for PLAY as well! If there is another word you would love to have added, ask a question and I will do my best to add it! Prints on standard printer paper.