Library Safari reflects my work as a National Board Certified Teacher and school librarian focused on literacy, inquiry, and thoughtful use of educational technology. The resources shared here are grounded in real-world practice and professional experience.

Nov 28, 2012

DIY Pete the Cat Costume

I wanted to share this picture of Hannah, my Scholastic Book Fair Consultant, in her homemade "Pete the Cat" costume. Isn't it cute? She left instructions in the comments below...


Nov 2, 2012

Guide Words

Click on these links for activities to reinforce guide word lessons.

Quia: Guide Words to the Stars 
StudyZone: Practice Guide Words
TPT: Cheering for Study Skills
Thankful for Dictionary Skills


One or more of these resources was recommended by ElementaryLibrarian.com. It's a great source for library lesson plans that are aligned to CCSS.

Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Click on these links for activities about the difference between fiction and nonfiction text.

StudyZone: Fiction and Nonfiction Practice
Starfall: Fiction and Nonfiction
Earobics: Tina's World

One or more of these resources was recommended by ElementaryLibrarian.com. It's a great source for library lesson plans that are aligned to CCSS.