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My goal for the media center at my elementary school is to create an inviting, fun, safe place for children. I not only want to foster a love of reading, but also a love for libraries!

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Year of Elementary Library Media Center Lesson plans for grades K-5

By The Laidback Librarian

Looking for easy low-prep Library Lesson Curriculum Plans for grades Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth? This is all you need for an entire school year! Includes Lesson plans with standards, learning targets, books and resources

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

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RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.K.10, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.6...

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Book Tasting Genre Menu library reading and book promotion brochure

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Need a fun way to teach genres and expose students to new books? This book tasting brochure can be used for a variety of purposes. I have used it in the past to promote new books, introduce students to our book collection, have a genre review, to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2

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5 months of media center lesson plans library August-December grades K-5

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First 5 months of library media center lesson plans done! Includes August, September, October, November, and December. Includes lessons for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. Includes the following

Subjects:

Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.1...

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Write your own poetry-Haiku, Alliteration, Concrete poem starter templates

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Need a poetry template for Alliteration, Concrete, or Haiku Poems? Here are 3 different poetry starters for elementary students, grades 2-5. The package includes Haiku poem starterAlliteration poem starterConcrete poem starter. Each sheet describes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.3.10, W.4.10, W.5.10, CCRA.W.4

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Month August Library Media Specialist 3 weeks of Lesson Plans K-5

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This google doc provides you with the first 3 weeks of school (August) 45-minute lesson plans for: KindergartenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth GradeFifth GradeBooks needed for these lessons: First Day Jitters by Julie DannebergSchool's

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, SL.K.1a, SL.K.2, CCRA.R.3

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Month December Winter Library Media Specialist 3 weeks of Lesson Plans K-5

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This google doc provides you with 3 weeks of school (December) 45-minute lesson plans for: KindergartenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth GradeFifth GradeBooks needed for these lessons: Snowmen at Night by Caralyn BuehnerWinter is the Warmest

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.2, SL.K.1a, SL.K.2...

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1 Month January Caldecott Library Lesson Plans K-5

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This google doc provides you with 4 weeks of school (January) 45-minute lesson plans for: KindergartenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth GradeFifth GradeBooks needed for these lessons: This months lesson focuses on The Caldecott AwardsBear

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.2, SL.K.1a, SL.K.2...

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Month February Library 4 weeks of Lesson Plans K-5

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This google doc provides you with 4 weeks of school (Feb) 45-minute lesson plans for: KindergartenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth gradeFifth gradeBooks needed for these lessons: This months lesson focuses on President's Day and Author

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.2, SL.K.1a, SL.K.2...

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Character Map and literary elements traits analyze template

By The Laidback Librarian

Need a no-prep activity for Character Traits? Students use this printable to gain an understanding of character traits, analyze characters in a story, assess knowledge of intrinsic and extrinsic character traits, and relate to a character in a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.3, RL.4.3

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Fall Library Destiny Scavenger Hunt OPAC

By The Laidback Librarian

Use this Destiny scavenger hunt as a fun way to review OPAC. All you need to do is print, pass one out to each student and let them explore!This hunt does not require students to take any books off the shelves for an easy clean-up lesson.

Subjects:

Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Month September Library Media Specialist 4 weeks of Lesson Plans K-5

By The Laidback Librarian

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, SL.K.1a, SL.K.2, CCRA.R.3

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Create your own Concrete or Shape Poem-Poetry Template

By The Laidback Librarian

Need a no prep Concrete Shape poetry starter for upper elementary? Use this poetry power point and handout to explain what a concrete poem is. This gives step by step instructions on how to create your own. Best for students grades 3 and 4.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.5, W.4.3d

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8 Maps for Thinking Brainstorming printable templates

By The Laidback Librarian

8 Printable Process Thinking Graphic OrganizersEach of the eight individual Maps relates to a single thinking process: defining, describing, comparing or contrasting, sequencing, deconstructing, categorizing, identifying cause and effect, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.5.1b, SL.1.1, SL.1.1c, SL.3.1c, SL.3.1d, SL.3.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.1c, SL.5.2, SL.11-12.1d, CCRA.SL.1...

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One year of First Grade Library Lesson Plans

By The Laidback Librarian

Need ready to print lesson plans for the entire year for First Grade Library classes? This google doc provides you with a school year of 45-minute lesson plans for First Grade Library classes and includes:Library mannersBook careIllustratorsAward

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.3, RI.K.5...

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Year of Second Grade Library Lesson Plans

By The Laidback Librarian

Need ready to use lesson plans for your Library? This google doc provides you with an entire school year of 45-minute lesson plans for Second Grade Library classes.Lessons addressed include:Library mannersBook careIllustratorsAward winning

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RI.2.1, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2...

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Spring Library Lessons for 3 months March April May

By The Laidback Librarian

Need easy no prep lesson plans and activities for your library? This Google doc bundle includes library lessons and all resources needed for March, April, and May. Lessons include Standards, lesson description, resources needed, all printables

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Poetry

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.10, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.10, RL.2.1...

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Library Skills Fall/Autumn Seasonal Bundle No Prep Printables

By The Laidback Librarian

Need some No-prep Fall Library Skills activities for your elementary students? I have included 8 different activities for students to complete while they are in the library. Bundle includes:Fall Animal Research Project-takes several class

Subjects:

Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.4, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9

$27.00

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All About Me Library Media Center Book Version printable activity

By The Laidback Librarian

Back to School printable activity for the Media Center and Library. Get to know your students reading preferences by having fill this fun sheet out either using words or drawing pictures! You can display them for a fun library display or the

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$1.00

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Month October Library Media Specialist 4 weeks of Lesson Plans K-5

By The Laidback Librarian

This google doc provides you with 4 weeks of school (October) 45-minute lesson plans for: KindergartenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeForth GradeFifth GradeBooks needed for these lessons: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by ScieszkaStumpkin

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.2, SL.K.1a, SL.K.2...

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Summer Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages for Elementary

By The Laidback Librarian

Do you need engaging and fun reading passages for Summer? Get these daily reading comprehension passages and questions! Use these daily one-page reading worksheets with fun fiction stories to build literacy skills and comprehension through repeated

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been an elementary school media specialist for 18 years. It is my passion!

MY TEACHING STYLE

To expose students to as many literary resources, genres, and subjects as I can. Having fun and not taking myself or the library too serious helps me bond with my students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters in Library Science National Board certified

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