LibraryLemons
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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 | 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
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 | 7 Resource Bundle | Homophones, Dictionary, Atlas, Nonfiction
This seven product bundle contains a fantastic variety of task cards and printables, such as word searches and a choice board, to help students review homophones, reference resources such as dictionaries and atlases, nonfiction text features and keyword usage. Use them in the classroom or as a library skills warmups. These activities support your ELA goals at (recommended grades 3 and up), and are especially appropriate for students preparing for the Virginia state SOLs in reading.Pl
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Library Skills, Reading
VA SOL
R.3.4.a
, R.3.4.d
, R.3.4.g
+2
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
Idiom Crossword Puzzle For Library or Classroom | 3rd Grade + ELL Students
Learning idioms is so much fun and this crossword puzzle is the perfect resource to use with your students (I recommend grade 3 and up or English Language Learners) to explore this type of figurative language. I use activities like this crossword as a "can do" option in my library after a read aloud and check out, or as a follow-up to a lesson on figurative language. This worksheet comes with two options: one crossword with a word bank and another without for a little extra challenge. Each c
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills
VA SOL
R.5.4.d
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
School Library Month Letter Templates - Librarian & Assistant Appreciation Week
Whether it's School Library Month, Valentine's Day, or you'd just like to show your school librarian or library assistant how much your students care, these 12 letter writing templates will be perfect for your students (recommended for second grade and higher). The templates, which are in black & white only and feature non-people clipart, come with the following text and/or sentence starters (all templates come with lines for writing): Librarians Rock! (Dear __________ )Librarians Rock! (Dea
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Writing
Gallery Walk or Museum Student Response Cards for Library or Classroom
If your classroom or library provides opportunities for student gallery walks or museums (for example, each year our third grade students present museum artifacts "from" Ancient China), you'll love these feedback comment and question card templates for your students to fill out. There are two options included in this product: one template sheet includes a “To:” and “From:” option; the second sheet does not include To/From for anonymous feedback. Each sheet provides a space for a student t
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Social Studies
Venn Diagram Topic Templates With or Without Lines - 16 Library Themes
Venn diagrams (two overlapping circles) are perfect for making logical connections between two concepts and this variety pack provide 16 prompts to use in the library! Each Venn diagram includes the heading "Different, Same, Different" and then the general theme's title. Themes are general enough for any library. Topics include: Library vs. Bookstore / Public Library vs. School LibraryGenre comparisons (fantasy vs. realistic fiction)Poetry style comparisons (haiku vs. acrostic)Reading formats
Not Specific
Library Skills
January Compound Words Winter Crossword For Library or Classroom Morning Work
All the crossword answers are compound words! This compound word crossword puzzle is the perfect resource to use with your students (I recommend grade 3 and up) to emphasize the concept of compound words or as a January morning work activity. I use activities like this crossword as a "can do" option 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. Answers to the riddles include:fire
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills
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
Snow Crossword | Morning Work | Winter Crossword For Library or Classroom
All these words begin with snow! This snow-themed crossword puzzle is the perfect resource to use with your students to celebrate a wintry day or as an activity for early finishers. 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:SnowflakeSnowySnowb
Not Specific
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
Word Analogies Review Worksheet | Classroom Library Christmas Activity
Prepare for the Christmas season with this Christmas themed analogies worksheet for upper elementary (grades 3+) or for any student that needs some more practice with this concept. Use as a stand alone extension activity for early finishers, a choice activity in Library, or as a concluding activity or assessment after an analogy-related lesson.Answer key included. This resource is completely in black and white. It does not feature any clipart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you so much for stopp
Not Specific
Library Skills
Also included in: Holiday Word Analogies Worksheets - Bundle - Upper Elementary and Up
Hanukkah Bundle | Elementary Library | Logic Puzzle | Bookmarks | Analogies
Your library classes will be covered from first grade to fifth with this bundle of Hanukkah-themed resources and activities. I've gathered five resources in one bundle: bookmarks to track eight days of reading; a dreidel brainteaser for early finishes; a fact or opinion cut & glue review worksheet; a repeating patterns cut and glue activity (dreidels and latkes and coins oh my!), and another fun activity for critical thinkers: Hanukkah-themed analogies. I use these resources with my stu
Not Specific
Library Skills
VA SOL
PFA.1.14
, PFA.K.13
, PFA.2.16
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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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