School library lessons

Download Elementary Librarian Lesson plan samples here. All resources included.

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

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

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.

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

Sometimes, library orienation can fell repetitive from year to year. Here, I list my favorite resources to use in your school libraries to start the year!

Teach kindergarten and first grade students how to take care of classroom and library book with my new post about teaching book care rules!

Happy New Year, everyone! If two of your New Year’s resolutions for 2018 are to save money and to treat your students to brand new resources in your school library, you definitely found the right place to start! I wrote a post a few months ago with links to over 40 free downloads from Teachers … Continue reading "(More!) Freebies for Your School Library on Teachers Pay Teachers!"

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

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.