LibraryLemons
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Virginia, United States
About the store
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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End of Year Book Return Reminders | Library Day of the Week Bookmarks
These bee - themed bookmarks will help remind your library book readers to return their books before they leave school for summer. This product includes: + One set of bee-themed bookmarks in color (print on white cardstock) + One set of bee-themed bookmarks in black and white (print on white paper/cardstock for your students to color or print on colored cardstock for a pop of color!) Each set features adorable bees with the following messages: "BEE-fore you leave for summer BEE sure to return yo
Not Specific
Library Skills, Reading
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
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
100 Days of School & Reading in the Library Bookmarks
Celebrate 100 days of school in the library with these 100 days of reading bookmarks. Whether your students have read letters, wordless books, or chapter books, let them know you're glad they "stuck with it" with these sticky note themed bookmarks. This resource contains a total of 8 pages of bookmarks (four per 8.5 x 11 page) with or without borders. The first set says: "You Stuck With It! Congratulations on reading for 100 Days!" in both B&W and color. The second set says: "Stick With It! C
Not Specific
Library Skills, Reading
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
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
What's Your Book Type | Genre Crossword | Library Skills
What is your book type? This book type / genre crossword puzzle is the perfect resource to use with your students after book talks or after a review of genre types. I use activities like these as "can dos" in my library after a lesson and check out. This activity comes with two options: one crossword with a word bank and another without for a little extra challenge. (The crosswords are formatted differently, but contain the same information). Answers include:Mystery FairyTales ScienceFiction Po
Not Specific
Library Skills, Reading
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
Cat Bookmarks | Puns - Library Book Return Daily Reminders | Days of the Week
This fun library book reminder bookmark set, with day of the week reminders, goes perfectly with any cat or kitty themed read-aloud or unit. A great alternative to DOG-earred books too! This resource contains a total of 12 pages of bookmarks (four per 8.5 x 11 page) all with ADORABLE black & white cat clipart by A Sketchy Guy. Six pages have borders for easy cutting. Six pages (same text) do not have borders for a more freestyle method! **Please note that on the bookmarks with borders, the cat's
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Library Skills, Reading
New Years 2025 Theme | Bookmarks | Classroom or Library
New Years 2025 will be twice as N-ICE with these punny New Year's theme bookmarks for library or classroom. Each bookmark says 2025 will be twice as N-ICE with books! and features a New Years ball drop image and 2025 in icy numbers.This resource contains a total of 4 pages of bookmarks (four per 8.5 x 11 page). 2 pages are in black & white (one with borders; one without); 2 pages (same text - one with borders; one without) have colored numbers (2025). Print the black and white bookmarks on p
Not Specific
Library Skills, Reading
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
Veterans Day Word Search 4th Grade for Library or Classroom
This Veterans Day Word Search is perfect for your library or classroom students (recommended for fourth grade and up) as they learn about or review this important observation. With nine words, this word search has words going in multiple directions (up and down, backwards, and diagonal) and overlapping. The 9 words included are:veteran Armistice November thank honor defend flag serve observe Answer key included, of course. Materials needed: Students will a copy of the word search and a pencil o
3rd - 5th
Library Skills, Social Studies
Also included in: Veterans Day Word Search / Find and Fact Versus Opinion Activity
Book Citation Graphic Organizer - Library Skills - Beginner Source Citation
This print-and-go resource is perfect for guiding students who are learning to cite sources, no matter the grade-level. A fun, doodle format provides students with a scaffolded note template focusing on how to cite a book using just three pieces of information: author, title, and copyright year. This is how I begin teaching my own elementary students in the library. By starting small, helping them to locate the 3 key pieces of information, and getting them into a consistent habit of giving
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.W.8
, LA.3.13.G
, RS.5.9.d
+2
ABC Order | Thanksgiving A to Z Alphabetical Order | Cut and Paste Activity
This ABC Order practice worksheet is perfect for a little turkey time before Thanksgiving break, whether in the library or the classroom. Students will just need to look to the FIRST letter to alphabetize these turkey terms. The 12 words included are: beak chick drumstick eggs feathers gobble hen November roost stuffing turkey wattle Answer key included, of course. Materials needed: Students will need a copy of the single-page handout, scissors and glue/glue stick. Handout has a slight green bo
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Fact Opinion Sort Activity | Veterans Day Theme | 2nd Grade +
This 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 should be called by its original name: Armi
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Also included in: Veterans Day Word Search / Find and Fact Versus Opinion Activity
Parts of a Book | Cut & Paste | Library Skills | Printable
Get in a bit of extra practice with kindergarten, first graders, and new students with this parts of a book cut and paste activity. The first "book" is Goldilocks and the Three Avocados; the second is The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Each of the two activities is one page and is in black and white. Minimal graphics make it appropriate for older students as well. Answer keys are included. Teacher/Librarian tip: I first review parts of a book library students using some traditional tales such as The
K - 1st
Library Skills, Reading
Leaf Bookmarks | Library Book Return Daily Reminders | Days of the Week
Don't LEAF Your Books at Home! This fun bookmark set, with day of the week reminders, goes perfectly with any autumn-themed read-aloud. This resource contains a total of 12 pages of bookmarks (four per 8.5 x 11 page). Six pages have black & white leaves; six pages (same text) have fall colored leaves.Print the black and white bookmarks on plain white paper for your readers to color (or copy onto multi-colored card stock for a fall leaves look). Each bookmark says "Don't LEAF Your Books at Home
Not Specific
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: 12 Sets of Daily Book Return Reminders | Library Bookmark Bundle
Halloween Parts of a Book | Candy Corn Cut and Paste | First & Second Grade
The perfect Halloween or fall activity starring our favorite candy: candy corn! Your first graders will love this parts of a book cut and paste activity with a slight twist in the title: Goldilocks and the Three Little Candy Corns! This activity is one page and is in black and white.Teacher/Librarian tip: I first reviewed parts of a book my first graders using some Halloween themed titles (my choices were Trick or Treat Crankenstein and Creepy Carrots). I then modeled how to do the entire cut
K - 1st
Library Skills, Reading
Baguette Bookmarks | Library Book Return Daily Reminders | Days of the Week
Do not BAGUETTE your library books! This fun bookmark set, with daily reminders, goes perfectly with a read aloud of Mo Willems' Nanette's Baguette!This resource contains a total of 12 pages of bookmarks (four per 8.5 x 11 page). First set has black borders allow for easy cutting with paper cutter or scissors. Second set with same text has not borders in case you're feeling a little less precise with your cutting. Print this black and white resource on plain white paper for your readers to co
Not Specific
Library Skills, Reading
Also included in: 12 Sets of Daily Book Return Reminders | Library Bookmark Bundle
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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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