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Book Tasting Activity Packet

By Staying Cool in the Library

What is a book tasting? A book tasting is a chance to expose students to different to different genres and to get them engaged and excited about reading. These could be books that they would never look at on their own or books that do not circulate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.00

616

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Library Skills No Prep Printables and Worksheets - Bundle

By Staying Cool in the Library

This is a bundle of my library no prep printables. By purchasing this bundle you will receive almost 150 pages of printables that you can use all year long! These are perfect for any elementary librarian. They are very similar to my other sets.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Specialty, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$21.00

$16.60

250

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Book Care Activity Pack

By Staying Cool in the Library

Teach your elementary students how to take care of their library or classroom books with this book care activity pack. This can be used in a school library or a classroom and is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades.What is included:Sorting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Specialty, Library Skills

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$4.25

298

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Map Skills - Worksheets and Printables

By Staying Cool in the Library

Teach beginning map skills and geography with these engaging worksheets and activities. Students will learn about cardinal directions, map symbols and map keys. Also basic geography including identifying land and water and labeling the continents

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$6.50

402

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Destiny Library Catalog Activity Pack

By Staying Cool in the Library

Teach your students how to use the library search catalog Destiny with this activity pack. Students will learn the basics of a catalog record, the difference between a keyword and subject search and have a chance to practice their searching skills.

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Task Cards

$4.75

218

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Choosing Just Right Books & 5 Finger Rule

By Staying Cool in the Library

Teach your elementary students how to choose a just right book and how to use the five finger rule with these posters and bookmarks. You can use the posters for bulletin boards or post in a center or small group station. Use this activity pack in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.00

277

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Library Skills No Prep Printables and Worksheets

By Staying Cool in the Library

No prep printables for the elementary school librarian. Includes over 70 pages and are a great way to teach library skills to your students. Just updated July 2023 and includes new worksheets. You can use these when you need a substitute, there is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$8.50

267

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Works Cited, Copyright and Plagiarism Activities - PowerPoint and Google Slides

By Staying Cool in the Library

Teach your elementary students about copyright, plagiarism and how to cite their sources with these resources with this lesson designed for 3rd - 5th graders!What is included:22 slide PowerPoint introductionGoogle Slides version of the PowerPoint3

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

$7.50

197

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Fiction vs Nonfiction Activities Google Slides | K-1

By Staying Cool in the Library

Review the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts with this fun, interactive and paperless activity. Students will work directly in Google Slides or Microsoft OneDrive to complete the activities. This is a fun, interactive way for students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Specialty, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.K.5, RL.1.5

$4.50

328

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Back to School Library Orientation - PRINT Breakout Gr. 2/3

By Staying Cool in the Library

Welcome students back to school with this fun and interactive print breakout. Students will review library rules and procedures while they work to solve three challenges. This is a great activity to use at the beginning of school or as a review

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.25

117

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Dewey Decimal System PowerPoint Bundle

By Staying Cool in the Library

If you are a school librarian who needs a fun way to introduce and review the Dewey Decimal System then this product is for you. This is a great way to teach library skills to your elementary students.This is a bundle of my Dewey Decimal System

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Posters

$13.00

$10.40

108

Bundle

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Back to School Library Orientation - PRINT Breakout Gr. 4/5

By Staying Cool in the Library

Welcome upper elementary students back to school with this fun and interactive print breakout. Students will review library rules and procedures while they work to solve three challenges. This is a great activity to use at the beginning of school or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.25

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Chromebook Rules Posters {Editable}

By Staying Cool in the Library

Display these fun, colorful posters to help remind your students how to take care of their Chromebook. There are 14 Chromebook Rules posters in this set. Poster list:• I will carry the Chromebook with two hands.• I will only use the Chromebook with

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Posters

$4.00

267

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Summarizing and Paraphrasing Activities - Research Skills

By Staying Cool in the Library

Paraphrasing and summarizing are skills that are difficult for many students to understand This activity pack is designed to help teach these research skills to your students and provide them with practice so they can begin to master them. I also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Research, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2

$6.25

118

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Folktales PowerPoint Introduction

By Staying Cool in the Library

This is a PowerPoint slideshow to review different types of folktales with your elementary students. I have always used it as a whole-class activity to introduce students to folk tales. The first seven slides give the elements of each type of

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.3.1, RL.3.2

$4.00

178

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Digital School Library Planner | Editable | Google Slides

By Staying Cool in the Library

Stay organized with this paperless and editable planner made for school library media specialists. This planner has everything you could possibly need. Use with Google Slides. And if you still like a hard copy, you can print the pages too.➔ Updated

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Library Skills

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Professional Documents, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (0.80 MB)

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Digital Literacy Bundle

By Staying Cool in the Library

This is a bundle of my 4 digital literacy products.Save $$ by purchasing the bundle.Do not purchase this bundle if you have already bought the separate products.Teach your 4th-6th grade students vital 21st-century digital literacy skills with this

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Google Apps

$23.00

$17.00

127

Bundle

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Internet Safety Activity Pack

By Staying Cool in the Library

It is more important than ever to teach our students how to stay safe on the internet and how to be good digital citizens. I have created this resource pack to use with upper elementary students to teach and review these vital skills. This is a rock

Subjects:

Specialty, Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

$8.50

123

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Ultimate School Librarian Survival Kit Bundle - Chevron Planner

By Staying Cool in the Library

Whether you are a new librarian just starting out or an experienced veteran looking for some fresh ideas and resources, then this planning bundle is for you! This bundle includes a school librarian planner, a school library decor kit, library

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Posters, Task Cards

$98.50

$68.95

Bundle

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Internet Safety Worksheets and Task Cards

By Staying Cool in the Library

This is a set of worksheets, assessments and task cards to teach and review internet safety skills with your elementary students. It's great for students in 3rd through 6th grades. Please download the preview before purchasing, it does show all of

Subjects:

Specialty, Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

$4.50

121

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am an elementary librarian/media specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My goal is to create fun, creative activities and lessons that also teach the objectives I want the students to learn.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's in Library Science M.L.I.S.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I strive to create products that are educational as well as fun.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Computer Science, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning