Elementary school library activities

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

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!

I want to try all of these.

A HUGE collection of back to school free resources just for school librarians! These free resources can help make the transition back just a bit easier!

This Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt is the perfect back to school library activity! It's easy to prepare, gets students up and moving, and it's fun!

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

Find free games, printables, slideshows, and other resources to use in your library. Great for virtual learning and for library centers.

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.

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

Learning practical teaching tips and tricks is one of my favorite forms of professional development. I love when others share simple things that can be applied quickly and easily to my teaching and improve learning for my students. Here are twelve tips and tricks that work in my library: A Magic Wand – This