Learning
Resources for
Students, Parents and Teachers
Thanks for checking out this educational page that includes excellent websites for students, teachers, and parents.
Homework, games, science, math, copyright, graphic organizers, authors, social studies, maps, explorers, Dewey Decimal, reference sources, dictionaries and much, much more...
Please let the library media center staff know of any other WONDERFUL sites that should be included. THANKS!
Students
Great
Web Sites for Kids - The Association of Library Services for Children
lists hundreds of useful sites. There's lots for parents and teachers
too!
Encyclopedia
Smithsonian - Helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian
with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology
Fact
Monster - Online almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework help
Enchanted
Learning - Topics on this site include Astronomy,
The United States,
Explorers,
Homework and much,
much more
Can
You Do the Dewey? - Learn about the Dewey Decimal System of cataloging
and the man who created this great system.
Student
Dictionary - Words, words, words
Picture
Dictionary - English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese,Spanish,
Swedish, and phonetic word families, tongue twisters, Mother Goose in
rebus form
World
Atlas - A valuable MAPQUEST tool which gives maps of the world, continents,
countries, provinces and states
FirstGov
for Kids - Contains a wealth of information about our country that
students will find helpful and interesting
Kids
Commonwealth - A website devoted to helping kids across Virginia learn
more about their Commonwealth. They will find information about Virginia's
economy, political processes, notable people, places and more.
The
Library of Congress presents America's
Story - Find information on amazing Americans, the states, and much
more
Kids
Reads - Visit this site and learn about lots, lots, lots of authors
The
Best Kids Book Site - A search engine containing good books, storytimes,
web resources, crafts, holidays and more
Time
for Kids - This site provides news, polls, kid scoops, games, and
a homework helper.
Science
Hangman - Don't let the atom man decay...all types of work with science
vocabulary
Ghost
Blasters - Math games
Pets
and More - A site for those who love animals...lots of different types
of pets and there are over 100 breeds of dogs!!
Teachers
Dewey
Browse - A giant source of Web sites classified by Dewey Decimal System
of Classification for Grade K-12
Kathy
Schrock's Guide for Educators - This site offers teacher resources.
It is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and
professional growth.
Colonial
Williamsburg - Loads of information about history in our own backyard
About
NBPTS - Information about the National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards
Virginia
Department of Education - Includes information on teacher licensure,
education sources, current legislation, Standards of Learning and more.
Copyright
for Educators - Information from
the U.S. Copyright Office
The
Children's Literature Web Guide - Includes a great list of authors
and their web pages plus so much more.
Noodle
Tools - Helps with online research including citing sources
Reference
Desk - Zillions of pieces of information
Graphic
Organizers - Great site for putting ideas and notes in order
CIA
Factbook - An often-updated resource for finding information about
countries around the globe
Children's
Booklist - Children's book lists on different subjects ranging from
Adventure to World War II
Carol
Hurst's Children's Literature Site- A collection of great reviews
of great books for children, ideas of using them in the classroom and
collections of books about particular subjects, curriculum areas, and
themes.
Williamsburg-James
City County Schools - Helpful school system information
Marco
Polo - Internet content for the classroom including lesson plans,
websites, and resources
National
Air and Space Museum - A wonderful science site that will get minds
thinking, questioning, and learning
Parents
NEA
- Help for Parents - Help for getting involved in your children's
education
Get
to Know These Authors - Up close and personal information about many
authors
How
to Site Sources-Elementary - Helpful information about citing sources
School
Work.ugh - Dictionaries, encyclopedias, student loans, resources
Ahead
of the Future - Keeping families and teachers safe and productive
online
Family
Education - Materials and parenting tips for children grades PreK
- 12.
Info
Please - Subjects include geography, history, language arts, math,
science, social studies, writing, research, speaking and listening and
studying
U.S.
Department of Education: Kid Source - Helping your child with homework
Children's
Booklists - Many great lists and suggestions for parents to share
with children
Reading
Matters - This website offers various age-appropriate tips for reading
with your child.
Families:
What You Can Do - This website provides practical ideas and activities,
valuable facts about raising children who read, and useful information
on building a "pro-reading" home.
RIF
Reading Planet - This website offers children and families ways to
explore the world of books together through interactive games, fun activities,
online book reviews, and informative articles.
100
Picture Books Everyone Should Know - How many have you and your family
read?
American
Kennel Club A-Z Dog Breeds - Interesting information about many different
breeds of dogs
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