Library Learning Lab
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Greenwood, Arkansas, United States
About the store
After more than twenty years in the classroom, I found my home in the library—where I create engaging, no-prep library lessons and activities that spark curiosity and build a lifelong love of reading.
My resources are designed for K–6 students and include print-and-go colorable worksheets, read-think-write activities, bookmarks, and seasonal literacy activities that are easy to use and highly engaging.
What began as creating activities for my own students quickly grew into a passion for creating meaningful, time-saving resources for teachers and librarians. That passion is what brought Library Learning Lab to life on TPT.
Whether you're looking for quick sub plans, enrichment activities, library centers, or ready-to-use lessons, you'll find resources that keep students excited about reading while making your job easier.
Follow my store for new monthly resources, seasonal activities, and growing bundles.
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National Panda Day Activity Sheet | March 16 Coloring & Writing
Celebrate National Panda Day (March 16) with this engaging, no-prep activity sheet that combines nonfiction reading, coloring, and opinion writing — all on one student-friendly page! Students will learn about the purpose of National Panda Day and the global efforts to protect one of the world’s most endangered and beloved animals. Then they’ll enjoy a fun panda-themed coloring section and respond to a thoughtful writing prompt about conservation. Perfect for March morning work, science integrat
K - 6th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Also included in: March National Days Mega Bundle | Writing & Coloring K–2
Spring Reading Bingo Challenge | Coloring Reading Log | K–5
Make spring reading fun and engaging with this Spring Reading Bingo Challenge! Students complete reading prompts across the bingo board to build motivation and celebrate reading all season long. The included colorable version allows students to personalize their board while tracking their reading progress. Perfect for spring reading challenges, library programs, literacy centers, and classroom incentives, this activity encourages students to explore different types of books and reading experi
K - 5th
Coloring Pages, Literature, Reading
What Were You Thinking / SEL Worksheet / Decision Making & Self Control / 4th
Help students build self-control, responsibility, and decision-making skills with this engaging read aloud companion activity inspired by What Were You Thinking? by Bryan Smith! This no prep printable activity is designed for 4th grade students and includes coloring, reading comprehension, and reflective writing activities all on one student-friendly page. Students will think critically about choices, consequences, and respectful behavior while strengthening reading comprehension and social emot
4th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Summer Reading Tracker / 20 Book Reading Log / Color & BW / K-5 / No Prep
Make summer reading fun and motivating with this engaging Summer Reading Tracker! Students color a book each time they finish reading, helping them visually track progress while building strong reading habits all summer long. This resource includes both a bright colorful version and a black-and-white colorable version perfect for classrooms, libraries, summer packets, and home reading challenges. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 colorful Summer Reading Tracker PDF 1 black-and-white colorable Summer Read
K - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading
Handwriting Award / Color & B&W versions / K-6 / No Prep / End of Year
Celebrate neat writing and student effort with this bright and engaging Handwriting Award! This printable recognition certificate is perfect for encouraging students to take pride in their work while building confidence and motivation. With both color and black-and-white versions included, it’s easy to print, customize, and use in any classroom setting. Designed with kid-friendly graphics and a positive message, this award highlights neat, clear handwriting and reinforces strong writing habits i
K - 6th
Handwriting
Shark Word Search / Ocean Animals / Shark Species / No Prep PDF / 2-5
Help students learn about the incredible diversity of sharks with this engaging Shark Word Search activity! Students will search for 30 different shark species while also reading a fascinating shark fact about the more than 500 known shark species found around the world. This ocean-themed worksheet features a clean, student-friendly design with colorable seaweed borders and ocean elements, making it perfect for science enrichment, ocean units, Shark Week, and independent practice. WHAT'S INC
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading
Also included in: Shark Activities Bundle / Shark Week / Reading & Art / No Prep / K-5 mix
Shark Reading Response / Color Read Think Write | No Prep PDF / 2-5
Dive into nonfiction reading with this engaging Shark Reading Response activity! Students color a shark scene, read an informational passage about sharks, answer a comprehension question, and complete a writing response. This ocean-themed worksheet combines reading, critical thinking, and writing practice in one fun, no-prep resource. Perfect for Shark Week, ocean units, summer learning, and literacy centers, this activity helps students strengthen comprehension skills while learning fascinatin
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Shark Activities Bundle / Shark Week / Reading & Art / No Prep / K-5 mix
National VCR Day / June 7 / Color Read Think Write / No Prep PDF / 2-5
Celebrate National VCR Day on June 7 with this fun and nostalgic colorable activity sheet! Students will learn about Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs), discover interesting facts about how families watched movies before streaming services, read an informational passage, and complete engaging writing activities. This no-prep printable combines reading, writing, history, and creativity in one easy-to-use worksheet. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF National VCR Day (June 7) date banner Larg
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
International Volkswagen Day / June 2 / Color Read Think Write / PDF / 2-5
Celebrate International Volkswagen Day on June 2 with this engaging colorable activity sheet! Students will learn fun facts about Volkswagen vehicles, read a short informational passage, complete writing activities, and enjoy coloring a classic Volkswagen bus. This no-prep printable combines reading, writing, and creativity in one fun educational activity. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF International Volkswagen Day (June 2) date banner Large Volkswagen-themed coloring section Fun Fa
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Game Show Day Sheet / June 1 / Color Read Think Write / No Prep PDF / 2-5
Celebrate National Game Show Day on June 1 with this fun and engaging colorable activity sheet! Students will learn about game shows through a short reading passage, discover interesting facts, complete writing activities, and enjoy a large coloring section. This no-prep printable is perfect for classroom celebrations, library lessons, morning work, fast finishers, and enrichment activities. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF National Game Show Day (June 1) date banner Large game show-th
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Shark Directed Drawing / Ocean Art Activity / Step-by-Step / No Prep PDF / 1-4
Help students build drawing confidence with this fun Shark Directed Drawing activity! Students follow nine simple step-by-step directions to draw their own shark and then use the large drawing space to create a finished shark masterpiece. With an engaging ocean-themed border featuring fish, bubbles, shark fins, seashells, coral, and seaweed, this no-prep activity combines art, creativity, and fine motor practice in a format students love. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF 9 step-by-step sha
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Not Subject Specific, Reading
Also included in: Shark Activities Bundle / Shark Week / Reading & Art / No Prep / K-5 mix
Great White Shark Fact Sheet / Color Read Think Write / Grades 2-5 / No Prep PDF
Dive into ocean learning with this engaging Great White Shark Fact Sheet! Students will color a detailed shark illustration, explore fascinating facts, read an informational passage, answer a comprehension question, and complete a writing activity. This high-interest nonfiction resource helps students build reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing skills while learning about one of the ocean's most fascinating predators. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF Large Great
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Shark Activities Bundle / Shark Week / Reading & Art / No Prep / K-5 mix
License Plate Hunt / Road Trip / Summer Travel / No Prep PDF / 1-6
Make family road trips, vacations, and summer travel more exciting with this fun License Plate Hunt activity! Students look for license plates from all 50 states and check them off as they spot them. This engaging travel game encourages observation skills, geography awareness, and family participation while making long car rides more enjoyable. With all 50 states included plus a bonus Washington, D.C. box, students can track their discoveries and see how many different license plates they can
1st - 6th
Coloring Pages, Not Subject Specific
4th of July / Summer / Scavenger Hunt / Indoor or Outdoor / No Prep PDF / 1-4
Get students moving, exploring, and thinking with this fun Patriotic Summer Scavenger Hunt! Students search indoors or outdoors to find patriotic and summer-themed items, checking off each item as they discover it. When finished, they can draw their favorite find in the large drawing box. This engaging activity combines observation skills, movement, and creativity, making it a perfect addition to your Fourth of July and summer learning plans. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF 12-item p
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Reading
Fireworks Directed Drawing / Fourth of July Art Activity / No Prep PDF / 1-4
Help students build confidence in drawing with this fun Fireworks Directed Drawing activity! Students follow six simple step-by-step directions to create their own fireworks display and then complete the scene in the large drawing area above a city skyline. This engaging Independence Day activity combines art, creativity, following directions, and fine motor practice while giving students plenty of room to create their own unique fireworks show. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page colorable PDF 6 step-by-s
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Reading
Patriotic ABC Order / 3-6 / Fourth of July / No Prep PDF
Challenge students with this engaging Patriotic ABC Order activity designed specifically for Grades 3–6! Students use a patriotic vocabulary word bank and place 16 Independence Day and American history-related words in alphabetical order. This literacy activity helps students strengthen alphabetizing, vocabulary development, spelling, and dictionary skills while celebrating the Fourth of July. The fully colorable patriotic design features American flags, a bald eagle, fireworks, stars, Uncle
3rd - 6th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Patriotic Would You Rather? / Fourth of July / No Prep PDF / 1-4
Get students thinking, discussing, and writing with this fun Patriotic Would You Rather? activity! Students read each patriotic-themed question and put an X next to their choice. After making their selections, they complete a short writing response explaining which choice was the hardest to make and why. Featuring kid-friendly patriotic symbols such as the American flag, bald eagle, Liberty Bell, fireworks, and stars, this engaging activity is perfect for Independence Day celebrations and summ
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Reading
Draw and Write My Fourth of July / Writing Activity / No Prep PDF / 1-4
Encourage creativity, imagination, and writing skills with this fun Draw and Write: My Fourth of July activity! Students illustrate their perfect Fourth of July celebration in the large drawing box and then write about their ideas using the solid writing lines provided. Featuring kid-friendly patriotic symbols including a bald eagle, American flag, Liberty Bell, fireworks, and stars, this engaging activity is perfect for Independence Day lessons and summer learning. WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 page c
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Patriotic Color Read Think Write / Fourth of July / No Prep PDF / 1-4
Celebrate Independence Day while building reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills with this engaging Patriotic Color, Read, Think, Write activity! Students color a patriotic scene featuring American symbols, read a nonfiction passage about Independence Day, answer a comprehension question, and complete a thoughtful writing response. This print-and-go activity is perfect for reinforcing literacy skills while connecting learning to an important American holiday. WHAT'S INC
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
Patriotic Word Search / Fourth of July / No Prep PDF / Grades 1-4
Celebrate Independence Day while building vocabulary, spelling, and word recognition skills with this fun Patriotic Word Search activity! Students search for patriotic-themed words related to American symbols, holidays, and summer celebrations while enjoying a festive colorable border featuring a bald eagle, American flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, fireworks, and Uncle Sam's hat. This engaging no-prep worksheet is perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, patriotic units, summer learning
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Reading
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About the store
Experience
After more than twenty years in the classroom, I found my home in the library—where I create engaging, no-prep library lessons and activities that spark curiosity and build a lifelong love of reading.
My resources are designed for K–6 students and include print-and-go colorable worksheets, read-think-write activities, bookmarks, and seasonal literacy activities that are easy to use and highly engaging.
What began as creating activities for my own students quickly grew into a passion for creating meaningful, time-saving resources for teachers and librarians. That passion is what brought Library Learning Lab to life on TPT.
Whether you're looking for quick sub plans, enrichment activities, library centers, or ready-to-use lessons, you'll find resources that keep students excited about reading while making your job easier.
Follow my store for new monthly resources, seasonal activities, and growing bundles.
Teaching style
In my elementary library, I use a variety of teaching approaches to create an engaging, supportive space where every student can thrive. I often begin lessons with brief, focused instruction to introduce new skills, followed by modeling and guided practice to build confidence.
I especially enjoy incorporating inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to ask questions, explore topics, and take ownership of their learning. Collaborating with classroom teachers allows me to connect library lessons to grade-level content and strengthen literacy across the curriculum.
To keep students actively involved, I integrate stations, technology, and choice-based activities that make learning both meaningful and fun. My goal is to nurture a love of reading, spark curiosity, and inspire lifelong learning in every student who walks through the library doors.
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