Middle school library skills centers

Library Catalog Practice - Library Lessons for Shelf Order, Call Numbers + More!

Created by

Lacey Librarian

Are your students ready to learn how to use the library independently? This library unit has four lessons that will teach your students about ABC order, Call Numbers, Shelf Order, and Searching the Library Catalog. This resource includes: Lesson 1: ABC OrderLesson Plan and activitySlidesABC order worksheetsLesson 2: Call NumbersLesson PlanSlides to teach call numbersPrintable Call Numbers for sortingLinks to shelf order practiceLesson 3: Shelf SearchingTwo scavenge hunt activitiesSlidesEditable

Subjects:

Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Informational Text, Library Skills

Question of the Week Library Center

Created by

Mrs Lodge's Library

This is by far the most popular center in my library! Center Objective: students will use library resources to answer a trivia question. This center includes: ✼ CCSS connections ✼ detailed set up information ✼ center sign ✼ 44 questions with answers (questions come in two sizes - 1/4 page and full page) ✼ answer slips Questions cover a variety of topics, from animals to land forms to important people. Some questions are "thick" and some are "thin" but all are reasonably easy for students to

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Research, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.5

, W.3.7

, W.3.8

, W.4.8

, W.5.7

...

Genre Bingo

Created by

Lessons By Sandy

Do you want a fun way to review the different genres of literature with your kids? Then this is for you! These Bingo boards review the genres:AdventureFantasyHistorical FictionHumorMysteryScaryScience FictionSportsRealistic Fiction (I also included Biography and Autobiography.)Here's what's included:*12 different Bingo Boards*Clue cards with the genre definitions*Clue cards with story examples (2 per genre)*An editable version of the cards so that you can write your own clue cardsThis goes rig

Subjects:

Printables, Games, Centers

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Genre Reading Passport

Created by

inourlibrary

Use this passport with your students to encourage them to break out of their comfort zone in reading! Fiction genres featured in this passport:-Adventure-Fairy tale-Fantasy-Graphic novels-Historical fiction-Horror-Humor-Mystery-Mythology-Realistic fiction-Science fiction-Verse novel**UPDATE: Now includes genre images so you can customize your passport! All of the above genres are listed and match the icons in my genre labels.I found travel-themed stamps at Target to use when students finish a bo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Centers

LEGO Block STEM BIN Challenge Cards for Maker Space

Created by

Engineering, Library Skills, Problem Solving

Lego blocks are a staple of any school space! These cards will help inspire your students to build something unique and imaginative these standard building blocks. No need to be able to read, each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visually!__________________________________________________________These Lego Block challenge cards are fantastic for a fast design challenge. The perfect addition to any maker space, these are great to add to STEM bins for early finishers. They are des

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 9th

Types:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Valentine's Day

Also included in: STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE

Blind Date with a Book - Valentines Day Library Activity - Middle School LIbrary

Created by

MrsReaderPants

Need a fun Valentine's Day Library Activity for secondary students? This Blind Date with a Book Set-Up Kit helps make set-up easy and stress-free. It includes everything you need to let your students do the bulk of the work, saving you time and energy. NOTE: Because I use the term "blind date," this activity is best-suited for middle and high school students. If you prefer the term "mystery book" instead of "blind date," please see Unwrap a Mystery Book instead. It's the same product, but it doe

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Games, Centers

Reading Genre Motivational Badges Stickers 40 Book Challenge

Created by

Just Add Students

What’s better than a gold star or smiley face sticker? A reading badge! Perfect for motivating students to read those 40 books or just expand the genres they choose to read. Plus, a reading journal where students can save their badges and see their reading progress.Fun for bulletin board displays or individual reading logs.Use them to help students set and meet reading goals – especially goals that challenge them to read new genres. This is what you'll get:thirty-two 2” badges in full colo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

, RF.5.4a

...

Magnetic Blocks STEM BIN Challenge Cards for Maker Space

Created by

Engineering, Library Skills, Special Education

These Magnetic Blocks are sometimes called Magformers, and they are an extremely simple and incredibly popular addition to any maker space. Because they can quickly and easily attach to each other, students are able to jump right in and start building with confidence! Even those who may struggle with fine motor skills find success with these manipulatives!To use these inspiration cards, there is absolutely no need to be able to read. Each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visuall

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 9th

Types:

Also included in: STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE #2

STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE #2

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Library Skills

Independence can be achieved with ease using these simple STEM Bin challenge cards.No need to be able to read, each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visually!__________________________________________________________This bundle includes:Interlocking Plastic Discs Challenge CardsMagnetic Blocks Challenge CardsPlus Plus Blocks Challenge CardsStraw Connectors Challenge CardsThese are the perfect addition to any maker space, a great addition to any STEM bins for early finishers. The

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Grades:

K - 9th

Types:

Good Times and Good Books

Library Media Center - Book Care Bingo

Created by

Hello and welcome to my TPT store! This purchase is for a Book Care Bingo game, which serves as a review on how to care for books. It could be used in the library or in the classroom. It is best suited for students in grades 2-6, but could easily be adapted for older/younger students. It includes 30 different BINGO cards, the answer key, and the directions page. Download my book care poster to go with it free from my TPT store, http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Brandy-Rinke! This game

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

Parts of a Book Bundle!

Created by

Sunny Side of Reading

This MONEY SAVING bundle is an INCREDIBLE RESOURCE packed full of awesome activities for teachers and librarians to use with students when introducing or reviewing the parts of a book! Two separate products are included in the bundle: One is targeted for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and a second product is perfect for students in the 3rd through 6th grade. The product contains ready-to-use posters, diagrams, games and engaging NO-PREP activities to help your students become experts

Subjects:

Informational Text, Library Skills, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Staying Cool in the Library

Dewey Decimal Task Cards {Bundle}

Created by

This is a bundle of all five of my Dewey Decimal task card sets. Each set is unique and will help you to teach and review the DDS with your students. Click on the product descriptions to read about each set. This is a great way to teach library skills to your students. Please do not buy if you have already purchased one of my other Dewey Decimal Task Card sets. Terms of Use © Copyright Staying Cool in the Library. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original

Subjects:

Library Skills

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

Book Genre Smart Phone Project - 12 Genres - Fun and Creative Activity

Created by

Everywhere Librarian

I have designed a creative book genre activity to use in the school library or classroom. This activity can be a long term project or you can use the activity in pieces as you work your way through different genres. There are 12 genres that are covered in this product: MysteryAdventureBiographyHistorical FictionSportsInformationalFairy TalesFablesFantasyRealistic FictionFantasyScience FictionPoetryIN ADDITION TO THESE 12 PRE-MADE GENRE PAGES, THERE IS A TEMPLATE YOU CAN USE WITH ANY GENRE! YOU C

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Library Skills, Test Preparation

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Centers

Using a Thesaurus PowerPoint and Activity

Created by

Library Owl

This 9-slide PowerPoint and activity will help students learn what a thesaurus is, how to use it and why to use it. This PowerPoint teaches students what a thesaurus is and shows thesaurus entry examples. It also gives an example of how a thesaurus can make students' writing more colorful! The activity is a rainbow themed graphic organizer. Students will use a thesaurus to complete the graphic organizer by filling in the entry word, guide words, synonyms and antonyms. This PowerPoint and acti

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

Speed Dating Book Selection for Independent Reading with Lesson & Handout

Created by

A Bee in the Library

Do your students randomly pick books for independent reading, only to discover it's a poor match and they're not interested? Speed dating with books is a strategy that helps students quickly evaluate 5-10 different titles to make more informed choices when selecting a book for independent reading. OVERVIEWThis resource provides a Google Drive Folder that includes the following:Editable Google Slides (11 slides) lesson, including teacher directions and hints that you can customize to meet your ne

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

Also included in: BUNDLE: Three Book Selection Activities for Independent Reading

Reference Skills Anchor Charts, Center Stations, Booklet, Test

Created by

Rockin Resources

Reference Skills are such an important part of research, reading and writing. This unit has an easy to follow Two-Week Lesson plan including reference stations and booklet to record answers. You will find everything you need! 1. Anchor Charts for bulletin board or smart board for teaching the reference skills listed below: ★ Dictionary ★ Thesaurus ★ Almanac ★ Atlas ★ Encyclopedia ★ Internet ★ Telephone Book ★ Table of Contents ★ Index ★ Gloss

Subjects:

Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

Boho Neutrals Classroom Library Book Character Portraits for Gallery Wall

Created by

ElementaryVibes

These printable library labels are the PERFECT way to decorate your classroom library. This resource includes 30 different characters, each with 3 versions (boho/neutral tones background, back circle dot background, white background).*Portraits are 5"x7" and print 2 per pageNeed a way to organize your classroom library? Check out my library bin labels here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ULTIMATE-Classroom-Library-Book-Bin-Labels-150-Options-Sticker-labels-8213388CLICK HERE to follo

Subjects:

Back to School, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Centers

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Plus Plus Blocks STEM BIN Challenge Cards for Maker Space

Created by

Engineering, Halloween, Library Skills

Plus Plus blocks are simple manipulatives with an endless possibility for creativity. However, students can get stuck when they first sit down and look at them. They are constantly asking what they can do with them!?No need to be able to read, each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visually!__________________________________________________________Why not update your Plus Plus Block bins with these incredibly adorable Halloween Themed Idea Cards!These Plus Plus Block challenge ca

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 9th

Types:

Staying Cool in the Library

Also included in: HALLOWEEN theme STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE

Reference Materials Task Cards Bundle

Created by

HUGE set of all of my reference materials task card sets. There are 365 task cards in this bundle. There are a total of 11 task card sets. Students will review how to use a dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, almanac and atlas. They will review guide words and synonyms. These task cards can be used in a variety of ways. You can use them as a center activity, a partner activity, in small groups, as a scoot game, whole-class instruction, practice and review or for fast finishers. They can b

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Library Skills

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

CHRISTMAS Interlocking Discs STEM BIN Idea Cards - Maker Space BRAIN FLAKES

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Engineering, Library Skills

Interlocking Plastic Discs are sometimes called Brain Flakes, and they are an inexpensive addition to any maker space. When they first see them, however, students can get stuck. That is to say, if they even bother to give them a try. However, when paired with these idea cards, students get excited! They are willing to try to recreate their own versions of the things they see. These cards will inspire your students to create!No need to be able to read, each card comes with an image to demonstrate

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Grades:

K - 8th

Types: