Elementary Library Learning Activities

CCS Elementary School Library standards are taught during regularly scheduled library “special” classes through collaboration with classroom teachers.  Below are learning activities written by CCS Library Media Specialist.  These activities provide ideas to support multiple literacy and classroom instruction.  Be sure to check back regularly for updates.

K-2 Lessons:

• Jabari Jumps
• My Name is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream?
• Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
• The Hula Hoopin' Queen (Lee&Low Books)
• K-2 Author Studies
• K-2 Kids Voting USA Activities

3-5 Lessons:

• Alma and How She Got Her Name
• CROWN: an Ode to the Fresh Cut
• Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
• Man Who Walked Between the Towers
• My Name is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream?
• Imagine
• Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
• What is Given From the Heart
• 3-5 Author Studies
• 3-5 Kids Voting USA Activities

 Additional Resources

• Elementary Library Sample Curriculum Map
• Ohio Library Library Guidelines Draft (2020)
• K-2 Ohio Library Guidelines
• 3-5 Ohio Library Guidelines
• 10 Reasons to Do an Author Study
• AASL Standards Checklist