Super Sites for
Library Media Specialists
Jan Ross, Library Media Specialist
Dixie Elementary, Lexington, KY
mailto:jross@fayette.k12.ky.us
Library Skills Library Skills Curriculum from Dixie Elementary.
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Reference Sites Almanacs Almanac Yahooligans almanac for kids. Factmonster An almanac for kids. Atlases Kentucky Atlas An easy to use Atlas of Kentucky. Dictionaries Biographical Dictionary This has short, concise entries with information. Merriam-Webster The online Merriam-Webster dictionary. Sign Language A sign language dictionary with animations to demonstrate the signs. Wordsmyth A combination dictionary and thesaurus. Encyclopedias Technology Encyclopedia Short, helpful definitions. Country Encyclopedia An encyclopedia with information about lots of different countries. Bibliography Students can create a bibliographic entry online.
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Things to Print Bookmarks to Print Print out a variety of bookmarks. Learning Page Lots of worksheets to print. Teach-nology Award Certificates Create and print different award certificates. Billy Bears School Achievement Certificates Personal Educational Press Create and print bingo boards, worksheets, etc. Create and Print Crossword Puzzles Create and Print word scramble puzzles Create and Print a word search puzzle Print blank maps for the 50 States Print outline maps of the World Preschool Printables - but not just for Preschool! Great site with tons of things to print like awards, bulletin board edging, calendars, etc.
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Book
Characters
Clifford Site about Clifford the dog. Lots of games and activities, but they need teacher guidance. Berenstain Bears The Berenstain Bears web page. The puzzles are the best online activities and the others are good but need to be printed out.
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Authors & Books Jan Brett Author Jan Brett's web page. Lots of great activities. Patricia Polacco Print bookmarks, etc. Dr. Seuss Interactive games and activities. Lynn Reid Banks Great audio clips from her books and an interview conducted by herself! Aliens at School Science Fiction site for older students. Mystery Mystery stories for kids to solve and other activities.
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Miscellaneous
Mouse Pad for Kids Lots of great things to print out, icons, etc. |
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