The Lazy Library & Computers
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Advance, Missouri, United States
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Welcome to The Lazy Library!
Fun, easy lessons to help you teach elementary computer and library skills without the stress! My resources are designed to be grab-and-go, saving you time while keeping young learners engaged and excited. Whether you're a busy librarian or tech teacher, you’ll find creative, ready-to-use activities that make teaching digital citizenship, research, and technology skills a breeze. Work smarter, not harder—because teaching should be fun for you, too!
ELA: Freshman and Sophomore
Contemporary Literature: Seniors
Speech: Juniors
TESOL English: 8th-12th
TESOL Technology: 8th
TESOL Science: 8th
TESOL Art: 8th
Grade 3: 7 years
Library Media Specialist: 2 years
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Bite Size Computer Lesson: Parts of a Computer Crew: Mini-Stories and Worksheets
Meet the Computer Team! Introduce young learners to the parts of a computer with this fun and educational bundle featuring five friendly characters: Manny Monitor, Casey CPU, Kiki Keyboard, Peter Pointer Mouse, and Sammy Speaker. Includes: Mini-Stories that explain what each part does in a kid-friendly way Colorful Posters perfect for classroom displays Interactive Worksheets with matching, coloring, and simple tech activities Perfect for teaching early digital literacy and helping kids unde
PreK - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills
6 Grab and Go, Easy Computer Sub Lesson: Digital Citizenship
6 Easy digital citizenship lessons over the read a louds: Goldilocks (A Hashtag Cautionary Tale) Troll Stink If You Give a Mouse an iPhone Nerdy Birdy When Charlie McButton Lost Power Chicken Clicking
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Grab and Go! Christmas Computer Lesson: Old Technology
In this fun, Christmas-themed activity, students travel around the room to solve texting riddles written in the old texting method. Each task card contains a clue written in number codes. Students can use a fake phone to decode each message and record their answers on a worksheet. Once all riddles are solved, they use the decoded words to figure out a final Christmas joke or riddle answer. This activity is a fun way to practice problem-solving, pattern recognition, and digital history while revi
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Bite Size Lessons: Media Literacy, Evaluating Resources, Research 4 Week Unit
Target Grades: 3rd–4th Lesson Format: Bite-size mini stories + engaging activities with worksheets Featured Characters: Bailey, Zara, Huck, and Trey: the Literacy Learners squad! Join four media-smart friends as they help your class become thoughtful consumers of information! Over four exciting weeks, learners explore how to recognize an author’s purpose, identify bias, evaluate sources, and check for accuracy. With fun stories, silly scenarios, and practical activities, students build the c
2nd - 6th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Writing-Essays
6 Grab and Go, Easy Computer Sub Lesson: Digital Citizenship #2
6 Easy digital citizenship lessons over the read alouds: But It's Just a Game Once Upon an Online Nerdy Birdy Tweets The Technology Tail Old MacDonald Had a Phone Clicker the Car
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Bite Size Lessons: Information Literacy, Citing Sources, Research 4 Week Unit
Target Grades: 3rd–4th Lesson Format: Bite-size mini stories + engaging activities with worksheets Featured Characters: Bailey, Zara, Huck, and Trey the Literacy Learners squad! Join four research-savvy students as they guide your class through the most important parts of becoming literate in literacy . Over four exciting weeks, learners explore how to ask great questions, choose trustworthy sources, take organized notes, and summarize what they learn. All while using critical thinking and b
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, Library Skills, Literature
Bite Size: Computer Lesson: How the Internet Works: Internet Crew
Internet Squad: Adventures Online! Help young learners understand how the internet works with this exciting trio: Dot the Data, Sally Server, and Rex Router! These fun characters break down big tech ideas into simple, kid-friendly lessons. Includes: Mini-Stories that explain how data moves, how servers help, and what routers do Colorful Posters to display key internet concepts visually Interactive Worksheets with fun ways to review A perfect way to introduce early learners to the basics of h
PreK - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills
Grab and Go! Halloween Computer Lesson: Old Technology
In this fun, Halloween-themed activity, students travel around the room to solve texting riddles written in the old texting method. Each task card contains a spooky clue written in number codes. Students can use a fake phone to decode each message and record their answers on a worksheet. Once all riddles are solved, they use the decoded words to figure out a final Halloween joke or riddle answer. This activity is a fun way to practice problem-solving, pattern recognition, and digital history whi
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills
Grab and Go! Thanksgiving Computer Lesson: Old Technology
n this fun, Thanksgiving-themed activity, students travel around the room to solve texting riddles written in the old texting method. Each task card contains a clue written in number codes. Students can use a fake phone to decode each message and record their answers on a worksheet. Once all riddles are solved, they use the decoded words to figure out a final Thanksgiving joke or riddle answer. This activity is a fun way to practice problem-solving, pattern recognition, and digital history while
3rd - 5th
Library Skills
Library Skill: Choosing/Evaluating Resources, Research
Designed for easy reference, this guide helps students grasp key concepts in selecting reliable sources for research projects. Through straightforward explanations and interactive exercises, learners gain practical skills in assessing credibility, relevance, and currency of information.
2nd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing
Bite Size: Computer/Internet Lesson: Website Domains, Searching Websites
Website World: Meet the Domain Detectives! Make learning about websites fun and easy with this colorful crew of characters: Rex .Com, Ollie .Org, Eddie .Edu, Ned .Net, and Kip .Gov! Each teaches kids what their domain ending means and when it's used. Includes: Mini-Stories that bring each domain to life with real-world examples Posters to help kids remember what each domain stands for Worksheets with sorting, matching, and domain-themed activities Bonus: Meet Clicker the Computer Mouse in a
PreK - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills
Genre BUNDLE: Coloring Pages
"What I learned in library today" Coloring Pages: Genres Class versions also included as an option. Sci-fi, Mythology, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, Legends
PreK - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Literature
Grab & Go: Library Sub Lessons
4 quick grab lessons for emergencies or subs. The activity pages go with the following stories: "The Library Fish" "Battle of the Books" "So You Want to Build a Library" "Thesaurus has a Secret"
PreK - 4th
English Language Arts
Bite Size Lessons: Primary and Secondary Sources,1 Day Lesson
Target Grades: 3rd–4th Lesson Format: One-day mini story + class practice + engaging worksheet Featured Characters: Bailey, Zara, Huck, and Trey: the Literacy Learners squad! In this quick and powerful one-day lesson, students explore the difference between primary and secondary sources with help from four history-curious friends. World War II–themed story, students learn how to tell whether information comes straight from someone who was there or from someone writing about it later. Through
2nd - 6th
Library Skills, Literature, Writing
Computer Skills: Digital Citizenship, Online Safety BINGO, EASY Sub Lesson
Examples: Safety Rule Statements: Always ask a trusted adult for help.Keep personal information private.Don't share your password with anyone.Use kind words when communicating online.Never click on pop-up ads.Check with a trusted adult before downloading anything.How to Play: Distribute bingo cards to the students.Explain the rules and safety statements.As you call out safety rules from the list, students mark the corresponding statements on their bingo cards.Optional hacker cards included: hack
1st - 7th
Computer Science - Technology
Library Skill: Grab and Go Fiction Genre Matching Worksheet, Review, Quiz
A quick review, worksheet to review Fiction genres.
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
Genre: Tall Tale Elements- Coloring Page
Tall Tale coloring sheet, covers elements of a tall tale.
PreK - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Literature
Also included in: Genre BUNDLE: Coloring Pages
BUNDLE: 5 Grab and Go: Data Collecting/Graphing Scavenger Hunts (Digital Option)
Such a QUICK and EASY Data/Graphing Scavenger Hunt! Students will explore, collect data from various locations, and graph their findings on a worksheet, fostering critical thinking and graphing skills in an engaging, hands-on way. Tip: Set a timer for 10 mins for hunting. Each student's tally chart should be different. Great for discussing how collecting data looks different to everyone. Included: Back to School, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Now with Google Slides for digital downloading!
K - 3rd
Graphing, Math
Library Skills: Parts of a Book: Interactive Workbook, EASY Sub Lesson
Choose what to include. This parts of a book interactive lessons includes Front Cover, Author, Illustrator, Title, Spine, Title Cover, Index, Table of Contents, and more!
PreK - 4th
English Language Arts
Grab and Go: Paper or Digital Data Collecting, Graphing, Spring- Scavenger Hunt
Such a QUICK and EASY Data/Graphing Scavenger Hunt! Students will explore, collect data from various locations, and graph their findings on a worksheet, fostering critical thinking and graphing skills in an engaging, hands-on way. Tip: Set a timer for 10 mins for hunting. Each student's tally chart should be different. Great for discussing how collecting data looks different to everyone.
K - 3rd
Graphing, Math
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About the store
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Welcome to The Lazy Library!
Fun, easy lessons to help you teach elementary computer and library skills without the stress! My resources are designed to be grab-and-go, saving you time while keeping young learners engaged and excited. Whether you're a busy librarian or tech teacher, you’ll find creative, ready-to-use activities that make teaching digital citizenship, research, and technology skills a breeze. Work smarter, not harder—because teaching should be fun for you, too!
ELA: Freshman and Sophomore
Contemporary Literature: Seniors
Speech: Juniors
TESOL English: 8th-12th
TESOL Technology: 8th
TESOL Science: 8th
TESOL Art: 8th
Grade 3: 7 years
Library Media Specialist: 2 years
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