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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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
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
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
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
Alphabetical ABC Order | Chess Theme A to Z Order | Cut & Paste
This ABC Order practice worksheet is perfect for your chess-loving students in the library or the classroom (suggested for grades 3+). Use it to celebrate American Chess Day (September 1st) or pair with a read-aloud of Laurie Wallmark's fascinating picture book biography of Judit Polgár. The 12 words included are: Rook King Pawn Queen Knight Bishop Chess Board White Black Checkmate Castle Answer key included, of course. Materials needed: Students will need a copy of the single-page handout, sc
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Library Skills
Also included in: Game of Chess Packet | ABC Order | Fact Opinion | Bookmarks | Word Find
VA Science SOL 4.8 | Word Search 4th Grade Natural Resources
This word search activity is perfect for your fourth graders as a fun review or conclusion to a science lesson. Use in the classroom or in the library (my library students LOVE word searches!)This activity aligns with Virginia SOL Science 4.8 "Earth" Resources. The 12 vocabulary words included are: lakes rivers bays ocean Atlantic minerals ores (careful! The "ores" in forests is not the same!" rocks forests soil land resources 13 unused letters form an extra puzzle to solve. The letters come
4th
Earth Sciences, Geography
VA SOL
4.8.b
, 4.8.c
, 4.8.a
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Library Opinion Writing Templates - Dewey Decimal System - Upper Elementary
Here's My Opinion - Dewey Decimal Edition!Library users love to voice their opinions. Here's My Opinion - Dewey Decimal Edition is a perfect addition to your existing fact versus opinion lesson, but personally, I love to use them in Library as a post-checkout activity. Release one per week or offer students a choice of questions. Or use them as you introduce the topics in each of the Dewey ranges. Perfect for book talks as well! Two versions help differentiate this activity. The writing with gu
5th - 8th
Library Skills, Reading, Writing
Fair Share Activity For Library Read Aloud Donut Themed!
Last year my first and second grade library students were captivated by Carrie Finison’s picture books Dozens of Doughnuts. I created several donut-related activities to coincide with National Doughnut Day (June 7th). But students love donuts year ROUND, so this fair share activity, with or without the recommended read, is perfect for individual or table group collaboration. Print your choice of two worksheets (in black & white or color). Students will need scissors and glue/gluestick to gl
1st - 3rd
Fractions, Library Skills, Reading
VA SOL
NS.2.4.b
, NS.2.4.c
, R.2.7.b
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Open, Back, Inside Flap! An Easy Method for Choosing Great Library Books
To encourage a closer investigation of books during library checkout, I promote my OBI method in my school library! OBI stand for Open, Back, and Inside Flap; I review this technique with my second grade students, but upper grade students can benefit from this technique as well. Students are able to make better choices when selecting their library books because they've gone beyond looking at the front cover.
This resource includes 3 single-sided pages. 1) Use the mini-poster as a visual refer
1st - 2nd
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
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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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