Elementary Librarian

Library lesson plans and ideas for the school librarian. Lessons incorporate Common Core and AASL standards.

COVID-19 and the School Library

Whether your school is closing or you're increasing your focus on health and safety, the coronavirus pandemic has likely affected the way you do business in the library. We wanted to take a moment and outline some procedures and resources that school librarians can adopt or use during this uncertain time. Cleaning Procedures If your school is ... Continue Reading...

Member of the Month Lou Ann Bartolacci

Today's Member of the Month is Lou Ann Bartolacci. Lou Ann works at North Aurelius Elementary and Harvey Education Center K-building in Mason, MI. She has been a school librarian for 2 years. We asked Lou Ann some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your ... Continue Reading...

Member of the Month Melanie Henley

Today's Member of the Month is Melanie Henley. Melanie works at Hazel Green Elementary in Hazel Green, AL. She has been a school librarian for 6 years. We asked Melanie some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your job as a school librarian? I love ... Continue Reading...

Member of the Month Kendall Doogan

Today's Member of the Month is Kendall Doogan. Kendall works at St. Mary's School in Oak Ridge, TN. It's her first year as a school librarian! We asked Kendall some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your job as a school librarian? My favorite thing about ... Continue Reading...

Member of the Month Dawn Jordan

Today's Member of the Month is Dawn Jordan. Dawn works at Ruth Cherry Intermediate in Royse City, TX. She has been a school librarian for 2 years. We asked Dawn some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your job as a school librarian? I enjoy getting to ... Continue Reading...

Member of the Month Roxanne Bell

Today's Member of the Month is Roxanne Bell. Roxanne works at Camas County Schools in Fairfield, Idaho. It's her first year as a school librarian! We asked Roxanne some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your job as a school librarian? I think my favorite ... Continue Reading...

Worth more than I paid!

"I am so glad I found the Elementary Librarian lesson plans! The fact that these plans were easy to use and were aligned to both the AASL and Common Core ELA standards made them worth far more that what I paid for them!" - Mikki

All the work is done for me!

" This will be my 7th year and until your plans I have been spinning my wheels trying to come up with solid plans each week. I had planned on spending all summer trying to figure out my “years” plans, but you have done all the work for me." - Sarah C.

My students are engaged!

"I was thrilled to discover your treasure trove of resources. After two years of doing it “my way”–I decided to utilize the center approach and do it “your” way. The students are engaged and I see them using the knowledge." - Kathryn B.

My principal was impressed!

"Your lesson plans with the Common Core and AASL 21st Century Standards were a life saver! My principal looked through my plan binder and was completely floored that EVERY lesson had both sets of standards." - Tina P.