About the store
Hi! I’m Sonya and the creator behind The Library Patch. As a retired elementary school librarian with 12 years of classroom experience and 19 years in the school library, I know firsthand that being the only librarian in your building, or even your entire district, can be hard. There’s often no one down the hall to bounce ideas off of, no team planning library lessons with you, and very little extra time to create everything from scratch. That’s where I hope to help.
After decades in schools, I design resources that are engaging, flexible, and realistic for real library schedules. Everything in my store is created with busy librarians and elementary teachers in mind—easy to use, thoughtfully planned, and ready to implement without extra prep. Thanks so much for stopping by The Library Patch. I’m truly glad you’re here—and I’m here to help.
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Fiction or Nonfiction PPT and Book Sort
Even our youngest readers need to be able to decipher between fiction and nonfiction texts. This PPT presentation and book sort activity is perfect for reinforcing this foundational skill.
The baseball themed Powerpoint Presentation, Hit the Books, will assist you in leading your students through a series of questions that they could ask themselves in deciding whether a text is fiction or nonfiction. The PPT presentation is partially editable. The background of the slides has been secured; howe
1st - 3rd
Library Skills, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle #1
Library Lesson / Book Care Activity & Mini-Book
You know that you have to teach book care in the library, right? Well, let’s make that lesson is fun and engaging for both you and the kids! The Books ARRRR Treasure slideshow and mini coloring book will have the kids hooked on taking care of their books in no time. Need library lessons on MORE than just book care? Check out our Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundles. You can SAVE over 25% off with the purchase of the bundle over individually purchasing products. With the purchase of
K - 2nd
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle #1
Library Book Care Lesson / Activity ~ Interactive
Is it time to review book care with your students? This EDITABLE presentation is perfect for teaching or reminding your students how to care for their library books! Designed with a colorful art theme in mind, it is a fun and interactive book care lesson for users of both Microsoft and Google! Complete this activity together on the SmartBoard or individually on student devices. Students will be lead through ten different book care scenarios. Each scenario has a “No Way” splat or “a “Yes Yes” s
K - 2nd
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle#2
If the Book Fits .... Read It
Students need guidance in self-selecting books for their independent reading. This Powerpoint Presentation will guide you and your students in choosing "Just Right" books. The presentation creates an analogy between just the right shoes and just the right books. It uses a unique approach to the I PICK Strategy. "P" for Purpose, "I" for Interest, "C" for Comfort, and "K" for Keeper. Each of the eleven slides has detailed notes that you can use in your presentation! Be sure to check out the previ
1st - 4th
Reading
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle #1
Sophie's Squash / Book Bite / Personification
Help your read aloud of Sophie’s Squash come to life with a detailed discussion guide, three differentiated printables, and digital slides. This is a sweet story about an unlikely friendship between a young girl and, yes, her squash. After a trip to the farmer’s market, Sophie becomes especially attached to the squash that her family purchases. Her mom and dad would like to eat it, but Sophie has other plans for the squash, who she names Bernice. As much as her parents try to persuade her to le
PreK - 2nd
Library Skills, Literature
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.2.3
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
Book Bite {Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book}
Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book by Gloria Koster is a children's picture book told from the perspective of Bob, a popular library book at an elementary school. Bob is checked out by Sebastian, whose family mistreats the book. First, his sister gets peanut butter on it, then his brother places toys on the cover, and finally, Sebastian doesn't even read it! Bob ends up lost on a kitchen shelf between cookbooks for months until a librarian's overdue notice prompts Sebastian to find and fi
PreK - 3rd
Library Skills
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.1.1
, RL.1.4
+3
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
Very Impatient Caterpillar Book Bite | Fact vs Fiction Spring Read Aloud
Explore fact vs fiction and the butterfly life cycle with this picture book read aloud and comprehension Book Bite for The Very Impatient Caterpillar. This elementary picture book lesson focuses on distinguishing fact from fiction as students listen to the hilariously dramatic story of a caterpillar who really, really does not want to wait for metamorphosis. While laughing along with the impatient little caterpillar, students discover that real science is hiding inside the story, helping them m
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Library Skills, Literature
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.3
, RL.1.1
+1
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
Fiction or Nonfiction Presentation and Sort
Looking for a fun winter themed presentation to reinforce fiction and nonfiction texts? Look no further! This presentation is perfect for your next lesson on the difference between fiction and nonfiction. Each slide will support your discussion in an engaging way. The snowball themed presentation, Books are SNOW much fun, comes in both Microsoft's PPT and Google Slides formats. Even better, all text in both presentations is completely editable so that you can customize the text to better match
1st - 3rd
Library Skills, Reading Strategies
Fangsgiving Book Bite
Looking for a funny and meaningful Thanksgiving read-aloud? Fangsgiving by Ethan Long is a humorous picture book about Vlad the vampire, who dreams of hosting the perfect holiday feast, well, until his monster relatives show up and turn everything upside down! This engaging story sparks conversations about gratitude, family, and embracing imperfection, making it the perfect choice for a November library lesson or Thanksgiving storytime. After reading, students create their own silly “monster re
PreK - 3rd
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.K.3
, RL.1.3
, RL.2.3
+1
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
Internet Safety PPT | Go Digital Option
Teaching our kids how to be safe on the Internet should be a vital component to EVERY curriculum. Our students are using the Internet nearly every day to interact with the their world. Today’s kids don’t even know a world without Internet, so we need to introduce and review digital safety rules often. This introductory PowerPoint is perfect for doing exactly that. It guides you, the educator, through important talking points. What is the Internet? Why do we need to practice safety rules? What i
2nd - 5th
Instructional Technology, Library Skills
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle#2
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m Sonya and the creator behind The Library Patch. As a retired elementary school librarian with 12 years of classroom experience and 19 years in the school library, I know firsthand that being the only librarian in your building, or even your entire district, can be hard. There’s often no one down the hall to bounce ideas off of, no team planning library lessons with you, and very little extra time to create everything from scratch. That’s where I hope to help.
After decades in schools, I design resources that are engaging, flexible, and realistic for real library schedules. Everything in my store is created with busy librarians and elementary teachers in mind—easy to use, thoughtfully planned, and ready to implement without extra prep. Thanks so much for stopping by The Library Patch. I’m truly glad you’re here—and I’m here to help.
Teaching style
I am a very “unquiet” librarian. My library was a constant buzz of kids, laughter, questions, conversations, gaming, computer use—and, of course, books. I believe students learn best when they are actively engaged, exploring ideas, and answering their own questions rather than sitting quietly on the sidelines.
I also believe that today’s librarian must stay responsive to the ever-changing world of education. When we grow, adapt, and keep learning, we’re better equipped to support both our students and the teachers we collaborate with every day.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Ahh… if only I had something impressive and nationally recognized to list here! I don’t. But I have been called “The Best Librarian Ever” by a few little ones, told that I’m “pretty cool,” and lovingly known as that awesome book lady. Not exactly fancy honors—but I’d choose those sweet titles over a plaque any day.
My own education history
* Bachelor's in Elementary Education ~ Potsdam SUNY
* Bachelor's in English Literature and Writing ~ Potsdam SUNY
* Master's In Elementary Education ~ Potsdam SUNY
* Master's In School Library and Media ~ Mansfield University
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