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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Monthly Bookmarks to Color | Library Bookmarks | Printable Coloring Bookmarks
Grab these monthly bookmarks to color now! With a total of 48 bookmarks, four unique bookmarks for each month of the year, you will never again be short on bookmarks. Easy on the budget, as all that you need to do is purchase once and print on cardstock. They are just right for adding to your circulation desk and to your coloring corner. You could also give them out as gifts or add them to your prize box. So many bookmarks! So many uses! Each coloring bookmark presents with black and white let
PreK - 5th
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle #1
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
Christmas Around the World Mini Book Activity
Do you want to teach your students about Christmas Around the World but don't have tons of time? This mini book is perfect for you! Students will learn two Christmas traditions from nine different countries around the world: Australia, China, France, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Each mini page has a spot for two pictures, and the clip art pictures are included too! Simply copy, cut each page in half, staple the pages along the left-hand side, and you have yourse
1st - 3rd
Informational Text
Library Book Call Number Hunt
Time to head back to school and back to those books! Don't miss this fun activity that will engage your library patrons in a practice session on locating call numbers! The kids won't even know that you are putting them to work. An engaging library call number activity + secret code decipher + silly riddle = ALL FUN!! Kids need TONS of practice using call numbers to locate library books on the shelves!! This scavenger hunt will have your kiddos locating a book on the shelves in the picture book,
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Also included in: Call Number Hunt Growing Bundle
December Holiday Word Search and Sort
Students will have fun finding fifty words associated with, not only Christmas, but Hanukkah and Kwanzaa too in this December Holiday Wordsearch! After searching for the words in the puzzle, challenge students to research the words so they can sort them into their correct December holiday.
Happy Holidays from The Library Patch!!
3rd - 6th
My First Research Project: Presidents
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 the President (A way of activating prior knowledge) 3) Number the President (Find the order of different presidents) 4) The White House (Research and answer four questions) 5) Dollars and Cents (Learn more about the presidents on their money) 6) A Man of Many Hats (Discove
K - 2nd
Government, Library Skills
Holiday Research Pages | Differentiated PebbleGo
Get your littlest researchers busy researching NINETEEN different holidays. Each holiday is represented with a single page mini-report and was created to be used with my favorite children's database, Capstone's PebbleGo. As a librarian, I am passionate about Capstone's PebbloGo. It is a subscription database created especially for primary students. It is perfect for both literacy and research objectives!! If you haven't ever used it, look into the 30 day FREE trial. The research questions are fo
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle#2
Research Short: Turkey Talk
Is Turkey Day right around the corner? What a perfect time for a bit of research on this famous bird! Even our youngest students need to be able to access information by identifying key words and scanning for text-based evidence.
Although this Research Short is designed to be used with Capstone's PebbleGo Animals database, it could be used with books and other resources as well. The project will lead students in reading a question and identifying the specific keyword to focus on ... body, habi
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills
Also included in: Research Short {BUNDLE}
Thanksgiving Call Number Hunt
Call Number scavenger hunt + secret code decipher + silly riddle = ALL FUN!! Kids seem to need endless practice reading call numbers and using those call numbers to locate library books on the shelves!! This call number hunt will have your kiddos locating a book on the shelves in the picture book, chapter book, and nonfiction sections of your elementary library! In this fun seasonal activity, students read call numbers, search for the call numbers on the shelf, and look for picture clues that w
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Also included in: Call Number Hunt Growing Bundle
Christmas Call Number Hunt
Call Number scavenger hunt + secret code decipher + silly riddle = ALL FUN!! Kids seem to need endless practice reading call numbers and using those call numbers to locate library books on the shelves!! This call number hunt will have your kiddos locating a book on the shelves in the picture book, chapter book, and nonfiction sections of your elementary library! In this fun seasonal activity, students read call numbers, search for the call numbers on the shelf, and look for picture clues that w
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Also included in: Call Number Hunt Growing Bundle
How Santa Got His Job / Book Bite
Students will listen to the story, How Santa Got His Job, by Stephen Krensky and identify the many different problems that Santa had with all of his different jobs. The download includes a book discussion guide and a printable activity. The printable activity comes in four differentiated formats. Perfect to use across grade levels and student abilities. Be sure to download the preview to get a peek at the guide and the activity sheets. This Book Bite focuses on locating key details in the text.
K - 2nd
Reading
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.1.1
, RL.2.1
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
Call Number Hunt {Halloween Themed}
It's Spooktacular!! Don't miss this fun activity that will engage your library patrons in a Halloween practice session on locating call numbers! The kids won't even know that you are putting them to work. An engaging library call number activity + secret code decipher + silly riddle = ALL FUN!! Kids need TONS of practice using call numbers to locate library books on the shelves!! This scavenger hunt will have your kiddos locating a book on the shelves in the picture book, chapter book, and nonfi
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Also included in: Call Number Hunt Growing Bundle
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
Valentine's Day Call Number Hunt
An engaging library call number activity + secret code decipher + silly riddle = ALL FUN!! Kids need TONS of practice using call numbers to locate library books on the shelves!! This scavenger hunt will have your kiddos locating a book on the shelves in the picture book, chapter book, and nonfiction sections of your elementary library! In this fun seasonal activity, students read call numbers, search for the call numbers on the shelf, and look for picture clues that will help solve fun Valentin
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Also included in: Call Number Hunt Growing Bundle
A Turkey for Thanksgiving / Book Bite
Mrs. Moose is preparing the table for Thanksgiving Dinner when she tells Mr. Moose that she wishes that she could have a real turkey for Thanksgiving. He sets off into the woods determined to find a turkey for her. As he searches for a turkey, he comes across several friends who are eager to help him. Once he finds Turkey, Turkey does not seem too happy to be going home with Mr. Moose. But, he will soon change his mind!! ***************************************************************************
PreK - 3rd
Library Skills, Literature
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.7
, RL.1.1
+3
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
Mayflower Voyage Freebie
This freebie encourages students to think about just one of the difficult choices that the Pilgrims had to make. If you were a pilgrim ... What six things would you pack to start your new life in a New World?
This sample sheet is taken from The Discovery Journal: Mayflower Voyage. You can learn more about that project HERE!
1st - 3rd
U.S. History
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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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