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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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💥 Tried, trusted, and teacher-approved! This ul

💥 Tried, trusted, and teacher-approved!
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Start small. Think big. This PD session shows you

Start small. Think big.
This PD session shows you how to turn simple library event ideas into meaningful experiences your students will love—without burning out.
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Looking for new ways to energize your school libra

Looking for new ways to energize your school library?
This PD session gives you tools, templates, and inspiration to plan events that build excitement, engagement, and community.
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My FREE School Supplies Scavenger Hunt gets little learners exploring with a purpose.
Perfect after book checkout or anytime you need a quick, meaningful activity!

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☀️ Keep kids smiling AND reading this summer!

☀️ Keep kids smiling AND reading this summer!
These Summer Reading Bookmarks are just right for summer school, library programs, or take-home packs:
✅ 12 silly summer jokes
✅ 8 cheerful sayings
🎨 Full color + black & white options (hello, instant coloring activity!)

They’re easy to prep and perfect for helping kids stay connected to books all summer long!
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I believe this with all my heart: 💛 When you cr

I believe this with all my heart: 💛 When you create meaningful collaboration with your specialist team, your school transforms.

In this PD session, I share the exact themed units and strategies that helped turn my library into a true center of our school community. It’s doable—and it’s so worth it!

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💭 Imagine this… working with your music teach

💭 Imagine this… working with your music teacher, PE teacher, and other specialist colleagues, all using the same theme you kicked off in the library.

⭐️ That’s schoolwide collaboration in action—and it works!

In Session 4 of my PD series, you’ll get flexible models, unit examples, and tools to make it a reality.

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Features of this time-saving resource:
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Looking for a fun way to keep your K–2 students

Looking for a fun way to keep your K–2 students moving and engaged? 🎒
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