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Fiction and Nonfiction Activities for the Elementary Library
Why Teaching Fiction and Nonfiction Matters in the Elementary Library Teaching the difference between fiction and nonfiction is such an important skill for young readers, and it’s one of my favorite lessons to…
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Teaching Kids to Take Care of Library Books in Elementary School
One of the first lessons students learn in the library is how to take care of library books. Teaching this skill early—especially in 1st and 2nd grade—helps children develop responsibility, respect for shared…
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Easy & Fun Summer Activities for Elementary Kids
Wrapping Up the School Year: Easy & Fun Summer Activities for Elementary Kids As the school year winds down, I have been very busy planning activities, organizing the library, and planning end-of-year celebrations,…
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Spring Activities for Kids
Create a Spring-Themed Book Display Spring is the perfect time to refresh your elementary library with bright colors, seasonal books, and engaging activities that make reading fun. Whether you’re a school librarian, a…
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“Too Many Carrots” Activities for the Classroom
Engaging Spring Classroom Activities with “Too Many Carrots” by Katy Hudson Spring is the perfect time to refresh your classroom activities with engaging, hands-on lessons that excite students while reinforcing key literacy, math,…
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Student Virtual Road Trip Adventures
Are you looking for an exciting way to teach geography, math, and language arts while keeping your students engaged? Look no further! Virtual Road Trip Adventures is the perfect virtual road trip for…
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3 Valentine’s Day Activities for The Elementary Library
A Colorful Celebration of Love: Love From the Crayons If your students love The Day the Crayons Quit, then Love From the Crayons is a must-read! This sweet and simple story beautifully illustrates…
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Fun and Free Elementary School Summer Reading Book Bingo Printable
Elementary School Summer Reading Book Bingo It’s that time of year again! SUMMER BREAK is here and I am her for it! Last summer I created a summer book bingo card for my…
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Peter Rabbit Book Companion and Lesson Plan
Celebrating Spring in the Classroom with Peter Rabbit 🌸🐰 Spring is the perfect time to bring classic stories to life in the classroom, and what better way to do that than with The…
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St. Patrick’s Day Activities in the Elementary School Library
Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato I like incorporating St. Patrick’s Day activities in my elementary school library each March. March is the perfect time to teach my students Irish folktales and legends,…
