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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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
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
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}
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
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
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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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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