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Best Earth Day Picture Books

17 Best Earth Day Picture Books

Earth Day is the perfect time to inspire students with engaging Earth Day picture books. These stories celebrate our planet, explore environmental issues, and empower kids to make a difference — perfect for library lessons and read-alouds. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. This means that if you click a link and … [Read More...]

Best Yoga Books for Kids

14 Best Yoga Books for Kids

We all know the elementary library can get a little lively — sometimes, a calming reset is just what everyone needs. These yoga books for kids offer a fun, gentle way to introduce mindfulness, movement, and self-control, helping students refocus while fostering a sense of calm and confidence. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your … [Read More...]

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📚 Elementary School Librarian
🌟 NBCT 2011
👩🏻‍🏫 Teacher Author
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Earth Day is just around the corner — are you read Earth Day is just around the corner — are you ready with the perfect read-alouds? 🌍📚
I’ve rounded up 17 of the best Earth Day picture books for your elementary library. These inspiring stories are great for April lessons, book displays, and sparking important conversations about our planet.
💚 Click to explore the list and add some new favorites to your collection!
>>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2025/04/07/earth-day-picture-books/
🩵 Your Library Helpers Newsletter is ready for you 🩵 Your Library Helpers Newsletter is ready for you!
https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
☀️🌸 Spring is here, and it’s bringing sunshine, sm ☀️🌸 Spring is here, and it’s bringing sunshine, smiles, and lots of library fun! 

🩵April will be here before we know it, and I’ve got some super fun and inspiring lesson ideas for your library this month. Trust me, your students are going to love these activities! Plus, they’re all easy to implement and perfect for collaborating with teachers.

🤓 Read it on the Trapped Librarian Blog!
>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/2022/03/28/april-library-lessons/
⭐️ Get your students hooked on a new book series! ⭐️ Get your students hooked on a new book series! ⭐️ These book series lists will keep your students reading and hook them on books that they love.
 
Features of this time-saving resource:
✅  Lists of popular chapter book series in order
✅  Printable or Digital lists
✅  Printable bookmarks have fun quotes on the back
 
📚  Grab this versatile resource and make it easy for your students to find their next favorite book! 📚

Grab them today! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/12-Off-Book-Series-Lists-Ultimate-Bundle-with-Lists-and-Bookmarks-11680968?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Ultimate%20Series%20Bundle
⭐️🩵 Get the wiggles out and inspire calm in your l ⭐️🩵 Get the wiggles out and inspire calm in your library with YOGA STORYTIME!
This best selling resource has been used in over 600 libraries and classrooms, so it's sure to be a hit with your Kindergarten and first grade students! 🩵⭐️

🩵 Teacher’s Guide with yoga lesson plan ideas
🩵 Recommended book list
🩵 Yoga pose cards in 2 sizes
🩵 Yoga pose PowerPoint slideshow
🩵 Video version of the slideshow (so you can participate too!)
🩵 Yoga Pose Memory Game
🩵 Yoga Wordsearch
🩵 One page Yoga Pose Guide for kids to take home

⭐️ Now is the perfect time to try a calm storytime lesson in your library classes.

Check out the preview and grab it today! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Yoga-Pose-Activities-Yoga-Story-Time-3643640?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Yoga%20FB
💚 Still looking for a few fresh ideas for the rest 💚 Still looking for a few fresh ideas for the rest of March in your library?

⭐️ The March Library Helpers Newsletter is full of helpful ideas! Julie from That Library Girl and I are sharing some of our favorite lesson ideas, seasonal activities, and two fun freebies to help make your month a little easier.

Download the free March issue (and browse all the past newsletters) here: https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
We all know how lively school can get in the sprin We all know how lively school can get in the spring! 💚 Sometimes, a calming reset is exactly what students need. These yoga books for kids offer a gentle way to introduce mindfulness and movement, helping kids refocus and build self-control. 🧘‍♂️💫
Check out this blog post for 14 of the best yoga books to add to your library!
Read the short reviews here:

https://trappedlibrarian.org/2025/03/19/yoga-books-for-kids/

#YogaBooksForKids #MindfulnessInSchools #ElementaryLibrary #LibrarianLife #SpringReadAlouds
Q: How did the leprechaun get to the moon? A: In a Q: How did the leprechaun get to the moon?
A: In a SHAM-ROCKET!

Celebrate good natured shenanigans with these fun St. Patrick's Day Bookmarks!
☘️ 8 Greetings
☘️ 12 Jokes
☘️ All 20 in color and black & white

Perfect for a coloring center, early finisher activity or holiday treat! ⭐️

Download and print for St. Patrick's Day in your elementary library or classroom! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Library-Bookmarks-St-Patricks-Day-Bookmarks-9284358?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20St%20Patricks%20Day%20Bookmarks%20F
⭐️ 🩷 Your Spring library lessons will be engaging ⭐️ 🩷 Your Spring library lessons will be engaging and meaningful with this fun library catalog unit! 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students love searching for spring topics for their library catalog practice. Important library search types include subject, title, and keyword searches. Plus, students have lots of fun with the library game that can double as a library assessment!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Library-Catalog-Practice-for-Spring-Library-Lessons-Library-Skills-Activities-3147989?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Spring%20Library%20Catalog
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