December library activities

Looking for the perfect December read aloud? Head to the blog for the list of 12 must read picture books that your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will love. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa titles are included to help students learn about different December holidays celebrated. Scoop up free activities to use with the books, too! Click the link to see more!

Who's ready to set up Christmas Library Centers? After Thanksgiving, our thoughts and decor turn to Christmas and other winter holidays. I've shared before

There are so many great books to read in December! I've put together a list of my favorite December Read Alouds for the primary classroom!

Who's ready to set up Christmas Library Centers? After Thanksgiving, our thoughts and decor turn to Christmas and other winter holidays. I've shared before

With winter upon many of us, teachers are looking for fun winter read-alouds to add to their classrooms. Here are 15 winter read-alouds all teachers love!

December STEM Read Alouds: What are you teaching your students during the weeks leading up to the holidays? We love using read alouds and STEM activities to create a fun and engaging classroom. Students love the hands-on STEM challenges that incorporate, reading, writing, and making. #readalouds #STEM

Teach and review research skills in a fun and engaging way in your elementary library or classroom in December. A mini-unit for holiday research is just what you need to stay flexible and sane during this crazy time. Teach your students about Christmas, Christmas trees, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with streamlined, no-fuss notetaking and a fun online word cloud project! Plan your low-prep, no stress holiday lesson today! #thetrappedlibrarian #decemberlibrary

Keep learning fun and engaging with a library game in December! Learn how to play this Christmas Picture Book Trivia game with your students.

Third grade is such a huge transitional year in reading. Students are making the jump from learning to read to reading to learn. Incorporating these fantastic picture books into your reading lessons during the month of December is the best way to bring in a little holiday magic without stepping away from the heavy standards…

Give your December lessons a boost with engaging December activities for 4th, 5th, & 6th grades & middle school. This post on December Classroom Activities for Older Kids is packed with low stress December classroom ideas that will help reduce the chaos and create calm. Designed to spark curiosity and deepen learning & perfect for upper elementary, middle school, & homeschool, the activities will help keep students motivated and inspired all month long. Bring fresh ideas to your classroom.