LibraryLemons
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Welcome to LibraryLemons. For over 20 years I've been a librarian in a variety of settings - the past 17 years I've watched my students go from PreKs to fifth graders at a school library in Virginia. I love picture book biographies, word play such as idioms and cryptograms, and, of course, doughnuts. Most of the resources in the LibraryLemons store are ones that I pair with read-alouds in the Library, use in coordination with classroom teachers as we review skills (ABC order, for example), or provide as a word-related challenges.
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Fact vs. Opinion Sort & Glue Activity | Ramadan | Eid al-Fitr | World Religions
This fact or opinion cut, sort, and glue activity is the perfect way to review the difference between fact and opinion, while learning about or celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. This activity would be a great follow-up to a fiction or non-fiction read-aloud or as a compliment to ELA units on world religions. Students in the library or the classroom cut and sort the following six statements into three facts and three opinions: Ramadan ends with the celebration Eid al-Fitr Purple is the best
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Religion
Fact vs. Opinion Sort & Glue Activity | Pi Day | 3rd Grade + | 3.14
This fact or opinion cut, sort, and glue activity is the perfect way to review the difference between fact and opinion, while celebrating Pi Day on March 14th.Students in the library or the classroom (suggested for grades 3+) cut and sort the following six statements into three facts and three opinions: You should eat a pie on Pi Day. Albert Einstein was born on March 14th! Pi Day should be a federal holiday. Walking in circles is the best way to celebrate Pi Day. Pi Day is celebrated on March
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Math
Word Analogies Review Worksheets | Multiple Choice | Classroom or Library Skills
This resource includes three multiple choice analogy practice worksheets, perfect for morning work, test preparation, or just as fun challenges for the brain! Students select one answer from four possible multiple choice answers to find the word that is the best fit for completing the analogy. Each worksheet contains 12 analogies. Perfect for packets.This resource is perfect for upper elementary (grades 3+) or for any student that needs some more practice with analogies, especially for stan
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Library Skills
Analogies Crossword Puzzle For Library or Classroom | 4th Grade+ | Printable
This analogies crossword puzzle is the perfect resource to use with your students (I recommend grade 4 and up) to practice solving word relationships. Perfect for fostering analytical reasoning while expanding and exploring vocabulary. I use activities like this crossword as a "can do" option in my library after a read aloud and check out. Classroom teachers will find them useful as a fun review method or test preparation. This crossword has a spring theme, but can be used year-round for pract
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Library Skills
VA SOL
R.5.4.c
, R.5.4.a
VA SOL 3.4 Reference Resources - Nonfiction Text Features Library Choice Board
It's always time to review reference resources such as the dictionary and the thesaurus, and non-fiction text features. This BINGO-style choice board provides your students, in the classroom or the library, with nine options as a little refresher , whether it's before state testing, such as the Virginia state SOLs, or before beginning a research unit. The resource is one choice board, in black & white for easy printing, with nine options for students. (Also included are two recording sheets
2nd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Library Skills, Reading
VA SOL
R.3.6.c
, R.3.4.a
, R.3.4.g
+1
VA SOL 2.6 3.4 Homophones | Multiple Choice Task Cards | Book & Library Theme
This set of 20 multiple choice task cards is perfect for reviewing homophones (VA SOL Reading 2.6a or 3.4a) with your second or third grade students, whether in the library or the classroom. Choose task cards with a colorful background or choose black & white for easier printing. This set contains 20 task cards (four to a page). This resource is multiple choice. Students select a homophone for the underlined word, using context and sound as their clues. Included is a recording sheet plus rec
2nd - 3rd
ELA Test Prep, Library Skills, Reading
VA SOL
R.3.4.a
, R.2.6.a
Fact vs. Opinion Sort & Glue Activity | St. Patrick's Day | 2nd Grade +
This fact or opinion cut, sort, and glue activity is the perfect way to review the difference between fact and opinion, while celebrating St. Patrick's Day.Students in the library or the classroom (suggested for grades 2+) cut and sort the following six statements: St. Patrick's Day is on March 17th Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day always brings good luck Watching a parade is the best part of St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick was a real person who lived in the 4th century St. Patrick is the patro
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Super SOUPer Bowl | Word Search Find for Library or Classroom | 3rd Grade & Up
Sure the Super Bowl is coming up, but what about the SOUPer Bowl?This word search focuses on soup, and just the soup. Words can be found going up or down - no overlaps or diagonals makes this a perfect word find for students getting used to solving these puzzles. (Pssst...This resource also makes a fun game for your teacher or staff SOUPer Bowl potlucks or luncheons.) This word search is also a nice introduction to library resources in the 700s section; students can research countries of origin
3rd - 6th
Library Skills, Reading, Vocabulary
Ancient Mali Rome Egypt China Greece Vocab & ABC Order Practice - VA 3.2 - 3.8
This set of five alphabetical order practice worksheets does double duty: students in grades 3 + (or any student needing review) review key vocabulary associated with the ancient civilizations of China, Mali, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, while at the same time practicing their alphabetizing skills to the 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd letter. This cut & glue activity also provides the opportunity for tactile learning.Answer keys are included for each worksheet. Materials needed: Students will need a copy
2nd - 4th
Ancient History, English Language Arts, Library Skills
Hanukkah Activity Repeating Patterns | Cut & Glue Activity Worksheet
These two cut & glue Hanukkah-themed pattern worksheets will help your Kinder and/or first grade students (or any student that needs extension or review) practice these repeating patterns math standards. Perfect for use as part of a classroom celebration, a holiday packet, or even as an activity your can leave for your guest teacher or guest librarian in your substitute bin! This resource comes in black & white, and repeats in color. Students will need a copy of either or both worksheets, alon
K - 2nd
Library Skills, Math
VA SOL
PFA.1.14
, PFA.K.13
Friday the 13th Word Search for Library or Classroom | Grade 4 and Up
This Friday the 13th Word Search is perfect for your library or classroom students (recommended for fourth grade and up) to celebrate (?) or debate Friday the 13th. With nine words, this word search has words going in multiple directions (up and down, backwards, forward, diagonal) and overlapping. The 9 words included are:SuperstitionBadluckFridayUnluckyMisfortuneThirteenFearMythTriskaidekaphobiaAnswer key included, of course. Materials needed: Students will a copy of the word search and a penc
4th - 6th
Library Skills
ABC Order Christmas Activity | Cut & Glue Worksheet | Santa's Reindeer
This alphabetical order practice worksheet is perfect for Christmas and the winter holidays in both the library and the classroom (suggested for grades 3+). A tactile cut & paste activity is perfect for practicing ABC order to the first, second, and third letters . A Santa's reindeer theme makes it perfect as a pre-Winter break activity and for after a holiday-related read aloud. The 9 words included are: Prancer Vixen Donner Cupid Dasher Blitzen Rudolph Comet Dancer Answer key included, of co
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Fact Opinion Sort Activity | Hanukkah Activity | Cut & Glue | Elementary
This Fact or Opinion Cut and Paste Sort Activity - Hanukkah Theme is a perfect follow up to your Festival of Lights unit, Hanukkah read-aloud, or can make a great "can do" choice time activity for after library checkout. Students in the library or the classroom (suggested for grades 2+) cut and sort the following six statements: Getting presents is the best part of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is the best Jewish holiday. Hanukkah lasts for eight nights. Applesauce tastes better on latkes than sour cream.
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Holiday Word Analogies Worksheets - Bundle - Upper Elementary and Up
I've gathered my three holiday-themed analogies practice worksheets in one bundle: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving. Perfect for grades 3 and up and for any student that needs experience with analogies. I use them as a "can do" after checkout in my elementary school library.For more details on each item, see the previews for each product.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Earn TPT Credits which can be used for future purchases:Go to your “My Purchases” page and click
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Logic Puzzles - Upper Elementary Brainteasers - Greek Gods - Egypt Themed
Save 20% with this two teaser bundle of logic puzzles; perfect for use in the classroom or the library as fun connections to the curriculum or just opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking. Great for early finishers! Each item is described in detail in the product description and preview.
5th - 8th
Library Skills, Social Studies
Greek Gods Logic Puzzle | Library | Upper Elementary Brainteaser | Mythology
Four Greek gods have been scattered to different locations and even their associated items are not with them in this logic puzzle scenario. This brainteaser is perfect for your upper elementary students, early finishers, or students who love a thinking challenge! Match the four gods, the item they ended up with, and their new location. This puzzle does require some prior knowledge of the four Greek gods. To solve the puzzle, students will first need to know that Hades is usually with Cerebus
4th - 7th
Ancient History
Egypt Return to the Museum Logic Puzzle | Library | Upper Elementary Brainteaser
Ancient Egyptian artifacts are returned to the museum in this hypothetical logic puzzle scenario. This brainteaser is perfect for your upper elementary students! You do not need to have prior knowledge about Egyptian artifacts to solve this brainteaser: match the artifacts, the country from which they are being returned, and the room in which they'll now be housed. How do logic puzzles work?In this logic puzzle, I have created 12 different pieces of information that students will match up to cr
4th - 7th
World History
Reference Resources: Atlas Word Search - Library Skills
This atlas, (book of maps), word search is perfect for your library or classroom students (recommended for third grade and up) as they learn about or review this handy and fun reference resource. With fifteen words, this word search has words common to world atlases, going in multiple directions (up and down, forward, backwards, and diagonal) and overlapping. The 15 words included are: compass rose political physical east continents north south countries states index provinces population geogra
3rd - 6th
Geography, Library Skills
CCSS, VA SOL
RI.3.7
, RI.3.10
, R.3.6.f
Hanukkah Brainteaser | Library or Classroom | Upper Elementary Logic Puzzle
Get ready to take a spin this Hanukkah season with this dreidel-themed logic puzzle for your upper elementary students and above! You do not have to have prior knowledge of the dreidel game to solve this brainteaser: match the parent and child dreidel team, and figure out what letter they spun on their turn! How do logic puzzles work?In this logic puzzle, I have created 12 different pieces of information that students will match up to create four sets of answers. Using the clues provided, stude
4th - 7th
Veterans Day Word Search / Find and Fact Versus Opinion Activity
Two Veterans Day ResourcesResource OneThis Fact or Opinion Cut and Paste Sort Activity is a great concluding activity to a Veterans Day read-aloud or a class discussion of this important holiday. Students in the library or the classroom (suggested for grades 2+) cut and sort the following six statements: Veterans Day honors all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Veterans Day is on November 11th. I think watching a Veterans Day Parade is fun. Veterans Day shoul
2nd - 5th
Library Skills, Social Studies
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to LibraryLemons. For over 20 years I've been a librarian in a variety of settings - the past 17 years I've watched my students go from PreKs to fifth graders at a school library in Virginia. I love picture book biographies, word play such as idioms and cryptograms, and, of course, doughnuts. Most of the resources in the LibraryLemons store are ones that I pair with read-alouds in the Library, use in coordination with classroom teachers as we review skills (ABC order, for example), or provide as a word-related challenges.
Teaching style
When I'm teaching without the use of technology, I prefer straightforward, unfussy black and white instructional materials. I can rely on a just a photocopier or maybe some card stock for a pop of color. I believe in modeling and then allowing students to explore resources on their own to pique their interest and find an authentic and personal reason for learning library skills.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NBCT - Library Media
My own education history
I received MLIS from Catholic University in Washington D.C. in 2000.
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