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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Bat Research Report
An eleven-page EASY research bat project, perfect for teaching the common core shared research standard with even your earliest researchers!
My First Research Project Includes
1) A Title Page
2) Have You Ever Seen a Bat? (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) Myth or Fact (Another way for activating prior knowledge)
4) I Wonder if Bats ... (An independent questioning technique)
5) Bats, Bats, Everywhere (Finding differences between micro and megabats)
6) All About a Bat's Body (A recording pa
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills
Also included in: My First Animal Research Project {BUNDLE}
Polar Bear Research Report
A twelve-page EASY polar bear research project perfect for teaching the common core shared research standard with even your earliest researchers! My First Research Project Includes1) A Title Page 2) I Already Know that Polar Bears ... (A way of activating prior knowledge) 3) I Wonder if Polar Bears ... (An independent questioning technique) 4) Bears, Bears, Everywhere (A recording page for research on different bears) 5) Where Does the Polar Bear Live? (A recording page for research) 6) A Polar
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: 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}
The Library Fish / Book Bite / Library Vocabulary
The Library Fish is a sweet library adventure. Mr. Hughes the librarian finds a fish on the front steps of the library. He brings her into the library and aptly names her Library Fish. Library Fish makes friends in the library and on the bookmobile, checks that books are returned, and absolutely loves story time. One day everything outside is covered in snow and not a single person comes into the library to visit. Library Fish is so eager to read a book that she escapes her tank, finds her favor
PreK - 3rd
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.3
, RL.1.1
+5
Also included in: Book Bite Bundle
My First Research Project: Frogs and Toads
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) What do you know? (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) Frog and Toad Wonders (An independent questioning technique)
4) Are Frogs and Toads Really Different? (Research three important differences)
5) All About the Body of a Frog or Toad (A recording page for adaptation research)
6) Hop to
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: Butterflies
A twelve-page EASY research project, all about butterflies, perfect for teaching the common core shared research standard with even your earliest researchers!
My First Research Project Includes
1) A Title Page
2) What Do You Already Know? (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) Butterfly Wonders (An independent questioning technique)
4) Butterfly Habitats (A recording page for research)
5) Are Butterflies and Moths Different? (A recording page for research)
6) Different Types of Butterflies (A
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.5
+4
Also included in: My First Animal Research Project {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
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}
Snake Research Report
An eighteen-page EASY research project, all about snakes, perfect for teaching the common core shared research standard with even your earliest researchers!
My First Research Project Includes
1) A Title Page
2) How Do You Feel About Snakes? (A way of activating prior knowledge)
3) I Wonder if Snakes ... (An independent questioning technique)
4) All in the Reptile Family (A recording page for research)
5) Where in the World Do Snakes Live? (A recording page for research)
6) All About the Body of
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: 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}
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
Monkeying with Reference Books
This bundle includes ...
PRESENTATION: A Smart Notebook presentation of ten pages introducing the dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, and atlas as reference books. The pages focus on the purpose of each book, what type of information that each book provides, and sample pages of the different books. The last slide is a drop and drag activity requiring kids to read six different task cards and identify which reference book would best be referenced.
WHICH ONE GROUP ACTIVITY: The group activity c
2nd - 3rd
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: Elementary Library Skills and Resources Bundle #1
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
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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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