Library lessons elementary

This elementary school library lesson plan is a great starting off point for a lesson, as well as for a teacher evaluation template.

Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!

Here are some fun library activities to make check out time run smoothly

Set the stage for a fantastic school year with these fun, foundational, and differentiated September library lessons!

Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!

Click the picture to download your sample lesson plans! Can't see the picture? Click here! 1 lesson plan for each grade level K-6th All resources included The files must be extracted first. For help, check out how to extract files for PC or how to extract files for Mac. Love what you see? Join the Elementary

This is one of my most popular articles for school librarians! If you are new to the field, you may feel like you are spinning your wheels every day. Here's a list of 10 things you should do FIRST. #schoollibrarian #backtoschool #newlibrarian

Teach kids all about graphic novels with this Make Your Own Graphic Novels lesson plan for upper elementary students.

I know elementary librarians whose library programs thrive on the Specials Rotation. I am unfortunately not one of them. I was on the rotation only in my fifth year in the library, and it was enough to make me apply at the middle school for the next school year. Here's why it went so bad for me... #elementarylibrarians #specialsrotation #schoollibraries #librariantruths

Read-alouds for upper elementary students are effective for modeling proper reading strategies. This list of read alouds for upper elementary students features books for different occasions in the classroom. PLUS, you can get FREE Reading Worksheets to go with some of your read-aloud book choices! #freereadingworksheets #readaloudsforbigkids #literacyinstruction

Looking for the best free library lesson plans for elementary students? Look no further! Sign up for 4 weeks of free elementary library lesson plans per grade level to build literacy skills and a love of books and stories. Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will love these lessons and elementary librarians will love the time they'll not having to plan lessons.

Find free games, printables, slideshows, and other resources to use in your library. Great for virtual learning and for library centers.

I’m Wendy, aka “Elementary Library Mama” and I’m so glad you stopped by! I live in the Midwest and have been a certified elementary librarian for 20+ years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Library Information Science. Prior to becoming a librarian, I taught second and […]

This teaching blog post describes how to teach genres in an elementary classroom. It is helpful for a reading teacher or classroom teacher in teaching the elements of genres such as nonfiction, fiction, mystery, fantasy, fables, informational text, and more. It includes genre activities, genre anchor charts, genre posters, genre classroom library labels, genre graphic organizers, independent reading ideas, genre reading centers for guided reading, and more!

Are you looking for elementary library lessons? A fun way to review what you've taught this year is with a Battleship library game! Read all the how-to's in this blog post! #LibraryLearners

Teach or review rules and procedures with this free editable PowerPoint slideshow. This is perfect to use after an extended holiday break or at the beginning of a new school year.

Haven't tried a book tasting with your students yet? This fun reading activity is an awesome way to introduce genres in your elementary classroom or library!

Library musical chairs is a terrific game to promote reading and incorporate technology with Google Form surveys.

Being a brand new school librarian is both exciting and scary. All summer, you’ve planned for your new position, but today, you're feeling pretty lost.

Use these free printable Parts of a Book Poster & Worksheet to teach your pre-readers about book awareness and concepts of print.