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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“š Elementary School Librarian
🌟 NBCT 2011
πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« Teacher Author
Blog: trappedlibrarian.org

⭐️ π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 π—•π—’π—’π—žπ— π—”π—₯π—žπ—¦! ⭐️ πŸ’œ Help students and ⭐️ π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 π—•π—’π—’π—žπ— π—”π—₯π—žπ—¦! ⭐️

πŸ’œ Help students and families remember which day is π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 with these fun bookmarks!πŸ’œ

⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

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𝗀: π—›π—Όπ˜„ 𝗱𝗼 π—•π—˜π—˜π—¦ π—΄π—²π˜ π˜π—Ό π—¦π—–π—›π—’π—’π—Ÿ? A: On the School 𝗕𝗨𝗭 𝗀: π—›π—Όπ˜„ 𝗱𝗼 π—•π—˜π—˜π—¦ π—΄π—²π˜ π˜π—Ό π—¦π—–π—›π—’π—’π—Ÿ?
A: On the School 𝗕𝗨𝗭𝗭! 🐝

Be ready for back-to-school season in your elementary library or classroom with these fun back to school bookmarks! 

20 π˜‚π—»π—Άπ—Ύπ˜‚π—² π—±π—²π˜€π—Άπ—΄π—»π˜€:
πŸ’™ 12 Back to School Jokes
πŸ’š 8 Back to School Greetings
⭐ All in Full Color
⭐ All in Black and White 

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🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š A 🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š

A Book Tasting is such a fun way to help students explore your shelves and discover books they might otherwise pass right by!

Set out a variety of books, add the menus, table signs, and a little restaurant flair, and let your students start β€œtasting.” It’s a great beginning-of-the-year activity for getting kids excited about reading AND helping them add some new titles to their reading lists. ❀️

This Book Tasting Kit includes lesson plans for K–5, editable menus, bookmarks for younger students, genre and category table signs, posters, and more.

πŸ“š Help your students discover their next great read!

⭐️ BONUS: It’s also included in my September Library Bundle, where you can save over 20%!

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⭐️ π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 π—•π—’π—’π—žπ— π—”π—₯π—žπ—¦! ⭐️ πŸ’œ Help students and ⭐️ π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 π—•π—’π—’π—žπ— π—”π—₯π—žπ—¦! ⭐️

πŸ’œ Help students and families remember which day is π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 with these fun bookmarks!πŸ’œ

⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

➑️ Grab them now! >>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Library-Day-Bookmarks-3291390?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Library%20Day%20Bookmarks%20FB
πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Libra πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Library Helpers Newsletter!

Some of you are heading back to school THIS WEEK (how is that possible?!), while others still have a few precious weeks of summer left. πŸ’œ

No matter where you are in the countdown, Julie and I put together this special Back-to-School issue with YOU in mind!

Inside you’ll find:
✨ Practical ideas for starting the year
πŸ“š Book recommendations and read-aloud ideas
🎁 FREE resources
πŸ’‘ Tips for new and experienced librarians
πŸ—“οΈ 10 National Days with ideas you can use in your library
πŸ’œ Lots of encouragement from two retired librarians who remember just how busy this time of year can be!

We hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite cold drink!), download your FREE copy, and find a few ideas that make your back-to-school season a little easier.

⬇️ Head to the blog to get your copy! >>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-f ✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-friendly library rules posters, a slideshow and activities that make expectations clear from day one! Perfect for non-readers and early readers, these library posters and activities use simple words and visuals to help students remember routines, respect books, and follow directions.

πŸ“š Ready to make your library expectations easy to teach and reinforce?
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✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-f ✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-friendly library rules posters, a slideshow and activities that make expectations clear from day one! Perfect for non-readers and early readers, these library posters and activities use simple words and visuals to help students remember routines, respect books, and follow directions.

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Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, " Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, "This has absolutely nothing to do with my library"?

You're not alone.

That's exactly why I created this Professional Development Bundle for School Librarians. Every session focuses on topics that matter in the elementary library, from advocacy and collaboration to lesson planning and library events.

No generic educator training. Just practical professional learning created by a school librarian, for school librarians. πŸ’œ

Take a look at the preview to see what's included! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Professional-Development-for-School-Librarians-The-Complete-BUNDLE-6382067?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=TL%20Complete%20PD%20FB
Want to start next school year with a notebook ful Want to start next school year with a notebook full of ideas instead of a to-do list full of stress? 😊

My Professional Development Bundle is packed with practical strategies, lesson ideas, advocacy tips, collaboration tools, and resources you can use in your library right away.

Everything was updated and expanded last summer, making it easier than ever to learn, reflect, and prepare for a successful year ahead.

Take a look at the preview and see why so many librarians say this PD feels like it was made just for them. πŸ’œ

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