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📚Are you an elementary librarian looking for engaging lessons guided by school library and technology standards? I’m here to help!
I want to save you time and energy by sharing my lessons and other library resources with you. I have 20+ years as a certified school teacher-librarian and I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed, overworked, and not have enough time in the day to get everything done. My K-5 curriculum can save time on lesson planning and help give you more time to focus on other library tasks and then get home earlier to spend time with your family! I also have library signage as well as fun activities that you can use as additional lessons or library sub plans. These activities will have your students looking forward to coming to the library!
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Elementary Library Curriculum Lesson Plans K-5 (Weeks 3-9)
K-5 Library Lessons (Weeks 3-9)After receiving such a positive response to my free Week 1 Library Lesson Plans, I am excited to offer this new bundle! I know that it is impossible to design lesson plans that will fit everyone’s needs. As media specialists/librarians/library teachers, etc. we all have different schedules and student populations. Some of us are lucky to have lots of technology available to us to use during our classes and others have next to nothing. I hope these lessons will
K - 5th
Library Skills
Elementary Library Curriculum Lesson Plans K-5 (Weeks 10-18)
K-5 Library Lessons (Weeks 10-18) After receiving such a positive response to my first bundle of library lesson plans, I am excited to offer this new bundle! I know that it is impossible to design lesson plans that will fit everyone’s needs. As media specialists/librarians/library teachers, etc. we all have different schedules and student populations. Some of us are lucky to have lots of technology available to us to use during our classes and others have next to nothing. I hope these les
K - 5th
Library Skills
Full Year Elementary Library Curriculum | K-5 Library Lesson Plans Activities
Are you in need of a full year K-5 library curriculum that includes library and research skills, digital citizenship/literacy, and literature appreciation? This is the bundle for you! Many of these library lesson plans include additional resources such as instructional posters, STEM Challenges (both print and digital), activities/handouts, bookmarks, exit tickets, and more! Please download and carefully read the PREVIEW! It has important information about this bundle, including books and paid
K - 5th
Library Skills
Gingerbread Man Loose in the Library! A Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt
BESTSELLER!! This is a fun back-to-school library orientation activity for your younger elementary students and is based on the fabulous book The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray! There are ten fun rhyming clues to learn more about different areas of your library. There is also a QR Code version of this scavenger hunt along with blank templates to create your own clues if you so choose. You pick which version you would like to use! I print out the clue cards on cardstock a
K - 3rd
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Save when you buy this bundle of 14 resources and lessons that will help engage your students during your library media classes, encourage your students to read and share more books and help you with your professional organization and yearly evaluation. Included in this bundle are the following products (click on the links for a more detailed description and customer feedback): Gingerbread Loose in the Library Orientation Scavenger HuntNonfiction Dewey Signs/Game for your Library Media CenterDew
K - 5th
Library Skills
Caldecott Medal
This resource has been updated to include the 2026 Caldecott Winners!Important: This product is also part of a huge discounted elementary library product bundle you can purchase here:Huge Elementary Library Product Bundle!This unit is a fun and easy way to introduce the Caldecott Medal and run a quick mock election! I am a K-5 Library Media Specialist in two elementary schools and am on a very tight fixed schedule with 35-minute classes. I have used this unit in my K-3 classes, but I feel that 4
K - 5th
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Elementary Library Curriculum Lesson Plans K-5 (Weeks 19-27)
K-5 Library Lessons (Weeks 19-27)After receiving such a positive response to my first two lesson plan bundles, I am excited to offer this new bundle! I know that it is impossible to design lesson plans that will fit everyone’s needs. As media specialists/librarians/library teachers, etc. we all have different schedules and student populations. Some of us are lucky to have lots of technology available to us to use during our classes and others have next to nothing. I hope these lessons will wor
K - 5th
Library Skills
Nonfiction Library Shelf Labels
Do you need to make your nonfiction section easier to browse, especially for your younger students? These nonfiction shelf labels will make it fun and easier for students to learn about all of the wonderful informational books that you have in your library!**Updated to include larger signs for those who want to use forward-facing bins or tubs!**Years ago, I decided to create signage for my nonfiction section to help my very youngest students find what they need by using pictures of the book subj
K - 8th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Diving into Dewey! Explore the Nonfiction Section of the Library!
Diving into Dewey! Explore the Nonfiction Section of the Library!
This is a simple but effective way to introduce your students to the nonfiction (or “Dewey”) section of your library media center. No technology needed, except for a pencil! ;-)
I’ve included two different versions of this activity with directions for how to assemble each version. Please download the PREVIEW so you can see a sample. You pick the version that works best for you and your students, or use both at different gra
2nd - 5th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading
Book Fair Bundle
Book Fair Bundle Need some ideas for getting students, teachers, and parents excited about your upcoming book fair? Check out this bundle of resources! Be sure to download the PREVIEW to see what is included. Please note that I use Scholastic for my Book Fairs, but you can customize these resources for any book fair company you choose. This bundle includes: - A 17-slide PowerPoint to introduce the Book Fair to your younger or new students and EDITABLE slides that you can customize for your s
K - 5th
Library Skills, Reading
Elementary Library Curriculum Lesson Plans K-5 (Weeks 28-36)
K-5 Library Lessons (Weeks 28-36)After receiving such a positive response to my first three lesson plan bundles, I am excited to offer this new bundle! The library lesson plans are wonderful to use in the spring or the end of the year. I know that it is impossible to design lesson plans that will fit everyone’s needs. As media specialists/librarians/library teachers, etc. we all have different schedules and student populations. Some of us are lucky to have lots of technology available to us to
K - 5th
Library Skills
Research Task Cards BUNDLE with Self-Checking QR Codes!
Research Task Cards with Self-Checking QR Codes BUNDLE!Note: All task cards in this bundle now have a Google Slides™ option for online learning. Save 20 percent by purchasing this bundle of my 10 monthly research task cards with self-checking QR codes. 160 task cards total! Included in this set (Please click on links to view products descriptions, see previews and read customer reviews: August/September Encyclopedia Research Task Cards with Self-Checking QR CodesOctober Encyclopedia Research
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading
Dewey Dare? A Haunted Nonfiction Activity Perfect for Halloween!
This activity is a fun way for students to learn more about what’s in the nonfiction part of your library. Perfect for the Halloween season! NOTE: The thumbnail image above is just a PORTION of the worksheet. The worksheet in its entirety will be downloaded after purchase. Included is a worksheet/scavenger hunt that has 13 Dewey nonfiction call numbers. The call numbers are EDITABLE so you can change them to suit your needs. Students then browse the nonfiction shelves to locate those num
3rd - 8th
Library Skills
Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Boo! What Am I? A Halloween Online Library Catalog and Inference Activity
Now includes a Google Slides option for Distance Learning! Important: This product is also part of a huge discounted elementary library product bundle you can purchase here:Huge Elementary Library Product Bundle!NOTE: This is also part of a $ saving bundle that you can view/purchase here: Bundle of Three Holiday Library Online Catalog and Inference ActivitiesThis is a fun Halloween activity aligned to the following standards: Common Core: 3rd Grade: RL.3.1, 3.4 4th Grade: RL. 4.1 5th Grade:
3rd - 8th
Instructional Technology, Library Skills
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.4
, RL.4.1
+1
Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Dewey Decimal System Posters - Retro Brights (Editable Versions Included)
Note: This set is part of a $ saving bundle found here: Library Signage MEGA BUNDLE Retro BrightsHere is a set of Dewey Decimal Posters in a fun retro bright color scheme! I wanted to create posters that would be visually appealing but not too cutesy for my upper elementary students. I have included four different versions of these poster sets. Please be sure to download the PREVIEW so that you can see what the different versions look like. Mix and match if you’d prefer! A Canadian version
PreK - 5th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: Library Signage MEGA BUNDLE - Retro Brights (Editable Versions Included)
Library Curriculum Night/Open House/Back to School BUNDLE!
There are many curriculum night/open house products on TPT for classroom teachers. Now here’s a product for school librarians/media specialists!
This bundle should be useful for K-12 librarians as you are able to edit the content to fit your needs.
Please be sure to download the PREVIEW so that you can see all of the components of this bundle.
Included in this bundle are:
-Two 24-slide Powerpoint presentations each with a different heading. Each slide has a fun textured linen background a
PreK - 12th
Library Skills
Library Review Game Show | End of Year | Library Games | Library Trivia
This fun, interactive library review Jeopardy style game will have your students begging for more activities just like it! Perfect for an end of the year review. Please click on the PREVIEW button above to see how the game works!IMPORTANT:The Google version does not have the capability for point values to disappear automatically once a question has been used. You will need to keep track your own questions used and points for your teams. The PowerPoint version will automatically take care of t
3rd - 5th
Library Skills, Reading
QUIET! A Dewey Nonfiction Bingo Game
Important: This product is also part of a huge discounted elementary library product bundle you can purchase here:Huge Elementary Library Product Bundle!This fun Bingo game will help your students review the different subjects found in each of the nonfiction Dewey sections in your library media center! This download includes 32 different BINGO cards, “Pull” cards for the library media specialist, a tracking sheet and the directions page. You will need to provide bingo chips. I’ve also incl
2nd - 8th
Library Skills
Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Bundle #1 of Three Holiday Online Library Catalog and Inference Activities
Updated to include a Google Slides™ option for Distance Learning for each resource in this bundle!Important: This product is also part of a huge discounted elementary library product bundle you can purchase here:Huge Elementary Library Product Bundle!BUNDLE AND SAVE $! This bundle contains three online library catalog/inference activities suited for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can find the descriptions for these products here: Halloween Library Online Catalog and Inference Acti
3rd - 8th
Instructional Technology, Library Skills
Groundhog Day Bundle
Groundhog Day Bundle for Grades K-3This is a bundle of activities for Groundhog Day for students in K-3. Perfect for the classroom teacher or library media specialists who teach multiple grades! Included in this Groundhog bundle: ☀️Comprehension activity for the book Groundhog’s Dilemma by Kristen Remenar ☀️Writing activity to go with Groundhog’s Dilemma ☀️Story Map to go with Groundhog’s Dilemma ☀️Story Map to go with any Groundhog story of your choice ☀️Groundhog “bite-size” research gu
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Library Skills
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📚Are you an elementary librarian looking for engaging lessons guided by school library and technology standards? I’m here to help!
I want to save you time and energy by sharing my lessons and other library resources with you. I have 20+ years as a certified school teacher-librarian and I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed, overworked, and not have enough time in the day to get everything done. My K-5 curriculum can save time on lesson planning and help give you more time to focus on other library tasks and then get home earlier to spend time with your family! I also have library signage as well as fun activities that you can use as additional lessons or library sub plans. These activities will have your students looking forward to coming to the library!
You can join my Newsletter to receive more library tips and freebies by going to my blog: www.elementarylibrarymama.com
Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at wendy@elementarylibrarymama.com.
My own education history
B.A. in Elementary Education
M.A. in Library Science/Technology
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