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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 β€” 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 β€” 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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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² These U.S. President research projects will hel πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² These U.S. President research projects will help your students develop their research, writing, and technology skills beginning in Kindergarten and progressing through 5th grade. Help your students progress in their mastery of research skills in elementary school! 

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Get your library or classroom ready for the Winter Get your library or classroom ready for the Winter Games with this fun interactive bulletin board! 
βœ… Colorful posters
βœ… 3+ caption choices
βœ… Low-prep version in case you're in a hurry!
βœ… Sticky note template for 3rd - 5th
βœ… Pennant craft for K-2nd
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πŸ—―οΈ Don’t you love it when real life events inspire πŸ—―οΈ Don’t you love it when real life events inspire a much-needed lesson?!

Read all about how a vacuum and my six-year-old son convinced me that I needed to teach my students about advertising techniques! πŸ˜†

You'll be inspired to teach about this important media literacy concept too! 

http://trappedlibrarian.org/2021/01/why-you-should-teach-about-advertising-techniques/
February library lessons can be engaging and fun f February library lessons can be engaging and fun for for everyone - there are so many lively topics to choose from! 

❀️ The month is full of opportunities for you to embrace as you plan your February lessons.

πŸ’™ Come on over to the blog for some inspiration! 
https://trappedlibrarian.org/2022/02/02/february-library-lessons-2/
Your students will love these fun Valentine Bookma Your students will love these fun Valentine Bookmarks!
πŸ’Œ 8 greetings
πŸ’Œ 12 jokes 
πŸ’˜ All in full color and black and white printing options.

Give them as Valentines, or use the black and white versions in a February coloring center! ❀️

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentine-Library-Bookmarks-Valentine-Bookmarks-9134306?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Valentine%20Bookmarks%20FB
πŸ₯‡ Are you as excited about the new award winners a πŸ₯‡ Are you as excited about the new award winners as I am?
Share that Caldecott love with your students with this fun (and FREE!) Caldecott Book Tasting!

Download today! >>>>>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Caldecott-Book-Tasting-Library-Lesson-Activity-for-Grades-25-15103168?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Caldecott%20Book%20Tasting
The February Library Helpers Newsletter is here - The February Library Helpers Newsletter is here - time to grab a warm beverage, get comfy and get ready to be insprired! β­οΈπŸ’—

Full to the brim with 
πŸ’— helpful resources for the month
🩷 book lists
πŸ’— freebies
πŸ’— national day book connections
πŸ’— a yummy recipe
and lots of extra tidbits!!

⭐️ Don't miss the limited-time freebie: A fun Valentine memory game that's perfect for centers or early finishers! 

You're sure to find something to add a new spark to your library this month! β­οΈπŸ’—

https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
Teach important media literacy concepts as your st Teach important media literacy concepts as your students learn about advertising techniques is this fun and engaging unit! (Perfect timing now with new Super Bowl commercials coming up!)

βœ… 4th and 5th graders will learn 5 basic advertising techniques as they analyze television commercials.
βœ… Help your students become smart consumers!

Grab it today! >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Media-Literacy-Advertising-Techniques-1656292?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Advertising%20Techniques%20FB
πŸ’› 🩡 Your students will love coming to the library πŸ’› 🩡 Your students will love coming to the library this month when you use the ideas and resources found in the free Library Helpers Newsletter!
Download your copy today! 
>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
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