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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Discovery Journal: Mayflower Voyage and Pilgrims
Students will love reading, responding, and researching facts about the Pilgrims and their Mayflower Voyage. A total of ten journal pages include title questions, informational text boxes, and questions for student response, all in an appealing format that students will love. This Discovery Journal includes the following pages1) Who were the Pilgrims? 2) What did the Pilgrims pack for their trip? 3) What sea route did the Mayflower take? 4) What are the parts of the Mayflower? 5) What would the
2nd - 4th
Informational Text
CCSS
W.2.7
, W.2.8
, W.3.7
+2
My First Research Project: Spiders
Simplify the research process so that early readers and writers will find success. This project is perfect for the common core shared research standard!
My First Research Project Includes
1) A Title Page
2) Are You Scared of Spiders? (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) Spider Wonders (An independent questioning technique)
4) All About a Spider's Body (A recording page for research)
5) What Does a Spider Eat (A recording page for research)
6) What Can a Spider Do? (A recording page for rese
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.5
+5
Also included in: My First Animal Research Project {BUNDLE}
My First Research Project: Owls
Simplify the research process so that early readers and writers will find success. This project is perfect for the common core shared research standard!
My First Research Project Includes
1) A Title Page
2) I Already Know That Owls ... (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) I Want To Know If Owls ... (An independent questioning technique)
4) All Kinds of Owls (A recording page for research)
5) An Owl's Body (A recording page for research)
6) What Do Owls Eat (A recording page for research)
7)
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills
Also included in: My First Animal Research Project {BUNDLE}
My First Research Project: Turkeys
Simplify the research process so that early readers and writers will find success. Perfect for the Common Core shared research standard!
My First Research Project Includes
1) A Title Page
2) Let's Talk Turkey (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) Turkey Wonders (An independent questioning technique)
4) All About a Turkey's Body (A recording page for research)
5) What Does a Turkey Eat (A recording page for research)
6) It's a Turkey's Life? (A recording page for research)
7) Turkeys are Terr
K - 2nd
Library Skills
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.5
+5
Also included in: My First Animal Research Project {BUNDLE}
Country Research - England Landmark Scrapbook
Country reports don't need to be boring! This project provides students with the task of creating scrapbook pages for famous English landmarks. This research project is built upon the following student task:
Imagine that you have just returned from a vacation in England. You took lots of great pictures while on your trip. You want to put the pictures of the famous landmarks in a scrapbook to share with your friends. But every good scrapbook page must have a good journal entry! Your job is to r
3rd - 4th
Geography, Library Skills
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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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