Library orientation elementary

Ideas and toolkits for getting students back on track after a break in the elementary school library through re-establishing library rules and procedures.

A library scavenger hunt is a great way to assess library skills. They let students practice skills they learn about finding resources in the library.

A School Library Orientation establishes our relationship with students for the entire school year, so School Librarians can create customized orientations for each grade level in our school. Here's how I customize my first visits with returning students to rejuvenate their interest in the library.

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!

How to to set up and prepare your elementary school library for back to school in just 5 days with these helpful tips and tricks.

This elementary school library lesson plan is a great starting off point for a lesson, as well as for a teacher evaluation template.

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

BoomLearning.com - Amazing authors make awesome learning content! These library orientation task cards are a great way to get your students off on the right foot in the library or media center. They are also great for review! The deck includes 26 questions in fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and true or false format. Topics include rules and regulations, book care, book parts, and more. This is a fun way to get your students excited about reading!

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’m Wendy, aka “Elementary Library Mama” and I’m so glad you stopped by! I live in the Midwest and have been a certified elementary librarian for 20+ years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Library Information Science. Prior to becoming a librarian, I taught second and […]