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It is the first of May and everyone is counting down to the end of the year! If you need a great, interactive, fun way to get kids motivated, moving and excited, try this hands on, unplugged coding activity! Have a little beach party in your library!!

How to Code a Sandcastle: An Unplugged Coding Activity Want a super fun way to teach coding without a computer to students? Check out this unplugged activity that goes perfectly with the book How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk! This activity has everything you need, even if you don't have the book! Just create a grid, print out the signs, and you...

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Do your students get confused when describing whether a book is Fiction or Nonfiction? Do they truly understand the difference between these two types of stories? If so, then these posters and bookmarks will help you clear up the confusion! Whether you're a classroom teacher, librarian, or care-giver these posters and bookmarks will help you introduce and review these concepts with your kids!

Teaching Fiction Vs Nonfiction Do your students get confused when describing whether a book is Fiction or Nonfiction? Do they truly understand the difference between these two types of stories? If so, then these posters and bookmarks will help you clear up the confusion! Whether you're a classroom teacher, librarian, or care-gi.....

has been a wonderful blur of fun!!! I’m so blessed to be able to meet all these fantastic authors and hear about their amazing books! Connecting with such a fabulous group of librarians has filled my librarian heart!

Spring is in the air! Check out the latest "Off the Shelf" post with fun activities to do throughout the month! https://lessonsbysandy.com/2026/03/off-the-shelf-activities-for-march-2026.html

Are you needing some fun literacy stations for Spring? Hop on over to Lessons by Sandy on TPT for these fun and easy to set up activities!

Spring Literacy Stations for the Library or the Classroom This set of Spring literacy stations will be a great complement to your spring lessons. Here's what's included:Writing Stations:*Diary of a Leprechaun = including pages to copy for students to create their own story*Leprechaun Poetry Station = including pages to copy for students to write Acrostic p...

February has many opportunities for learning! Check out the latest "Off the Shelf" blog for more ideas! https://lessonsbysandy.com/2026/02/off-the-shelf-activities-for-february-2026.html

The Olympics are coming to the library this winter! Check out my blog post about how I'm incorporating research with the Winter Olympic Games!

2026 Winter Olympics in the Library - Lessons by Sandy A short, fun filled way to introduce the 2026 Winter Olympics in the library to your elementary kids.

Hour of Code happens during the month of December and is always a fun time! But if you are looking for an interactive, non tech and very fun coding activity, check this out!

How to Code a Rollercoaster: An Unplugged Coding Activity Want another super fun way to teach coding to students without a computer? Check out this unplugged activity that goes perfectly with the book "How to Code a Rollercoaster" by Josh Funk. This activity has everything you need, even if you don't have the book! Just create a grid, print out the signs,....

Are you looking for some easy, fun activities to keep your library friends engaged during the most exciting time of the year? Head on over to my store for these table activities!

Winter Literacy Stations for the Library or the Classroom This set of winter literacy stations will be a great complement to your winter lessons. Here's what's included: Writing Stations: *Diary of an Elf, Diary of a Snowman, and Diary of Reindeer = including pages to copy for students to create their own story *Winter Poetry Station = including pages to ....