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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Animal Research Websites for Kids
This FREE download includes my top ten favorite animal websites for kids. Once your download this freebie, open it up, and you will have a fun and INTERACTIVE bibliography. Each of the website pictures is clickable. Simply click on the pix, and you'll be at that website! This tool could be a perfect solution for your students. All the best websites in just one spot. Happy researching :) ??? Need an Animal Research Project ???A Fact File Animal ReportMy First Research Reports: Great for your Lit
K - 6th
Informational Text, Library Skills
Penguin Research Resources: A Clickable PDF
Your friendly neighborhood TpT librarian has put together a clickable bibliography for you ... centered around one of our favorite cold weather animals, the penguin. This FREE download includes my favorite nonfiction titles, kid-friendly websites, and videos that relate to all different aspects of the penguin. Each of the resources is clickable. Simply open your PDF file, click on the pix, and you'll be at a book description, a website, or a video! Happy researching :) Looking for a Shared Resea
K - 5th
Informational Text, Library Skills
ABC Research Page
Need a quick research activity that could be done in just one sitting?? Looking for an activity that kids can do independently when their work is done?? How about a twist on an old standby ... ABC Research?? You know - when kids have to find an example or fact about a topic that begins with each letter of the alphabet. The kids always love the challenge! This handout creates a record sheet for their research.
1st - 5th
Library Skills, Reading
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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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