Library Skills

This teaching blog post describes how to teach genres in an elementary classroom. It is helpful for a reading teacher or classroom teacher in teaching the elements of genres such as nonfiction, fiction, mystery, fantasy, fables, informational text, and more. It includes genre activities, genre anchor charts, genre posters, genre classroom library labels, genre graphic organizers, independent reading ideas, genre reading centers for guided reading, and more!

Knowing how to effectively research and filter information is an essential life skill. I suggest 5 simple steps to teaching information literacy which are summarised in a poster.

FREE Elementary library curriculum map or scope and sequence for school librarians grades K-5. Download by clicking the link below!

Free library lesson plans by grade-level focus on teaching library skills and reading skills. Library lessons align with AASL and Common Core standards.

With all of the school closures going on, distance learning is important now more than ever! Here are some free library skills activities for your students. #library #education | stayingcoolinthelibrary.us

Description Teaching your kids that call numbers are the key to the layout and organization of the library is important! In this engaging unit, students become library detectives, practice their call number skills with "cases", take "checkpoint" tests, and ultimately earn a library license. If your library is automated, the library license can be barcoded and used to check out books. Fun for all!! The library access skills covered are ... * Books are divided into nonfiction, easy fiction…

Need ideas for your back to school library orientation? This post includes videos to get your students laughing on their first library visit of the year! #backtoschool #libraryorientation

Want access to the FREE Resource Library? When you join my email list, you’ll gain access to my secret, subscriber-only resource library with free printable teaching resources you can use in your school library or classroom right now. These no prep printables can be used with grades K-5 and perfect to leave for a substitute. #stayingcoolinthelibrary

Life Skills: Using the Library - Dewey Decimal System includes posters, books, free printables, online activities and more.

Turn a normal library trip into a treasure hunt adventure your kids will love using this free printable library scavenger hunt BINGO game. It’s official. Summer is here. The last bell has rung, and we are FREE until August. I have big plans for the summer…hopefully not too big. I’m trying to balance the desire...Read More