(Photo by Steve Rawley) And here’s how one town turned an abandoned Walmart into a library. Right on! (Thanks to the Lipstick Librarian for that one.) — Ms. Nancy
Entries Tagged as 'Educational Web Sites'
photo of the day
July 2nd, 2012 · Comments Off on photo of the day · Art, Book Geek, Educational Web Sites, Libraries, Library Politics
hey kids — do you know how to type?
March 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on hey kids — do you know how to type? · Educational Web Sites
Here are four places you can learn to type. (Two are websites; two are downloadables.) Online Free Power Typing Pre/post-typing test for wpm (words per minute) Tux Typing Rapid Typing
Oregon readers: Reading Is An Investment program now underway
December 5th, 2011 · Comments Off on Oregon readers: Reading Is An Investment program now underway · Book Geek, Education, Educational Web Sites
This year’s Reading is an Investment program is in full swing. Sponsored by the State Treasurer and the Oregon College Savings Plan, it aims to promote literacy and financial education among K-5 elementary students in Oregon. As part of RII, public elementary school libraries in Oregon are receiving two free books: Pigs Will be Pigs: […]
Swiss Army Librarian
September 7th, 2011 · Comments Off on Swiss Army Librarian · Author! Author!, Educational Web Sites, Libraries, Library Politics, Quote of the Day, Writing
Love this website. (And this one — Neil Gaiman’s Journal).
One For the Teachers: Author Studies and Visits
August 17th, 2011 · Comments Off on One For the Teachers: Author Studies and Visits · Author! Author!, Educational Web Sites
Just came across this helpful article — it’s full of tips and websites. Happy reading! — Ms. Nancy
Google Art Project
February 26th, 2011 · Comments Off on Google Art Project · Educational Web Sites
From one of my library listservs: Explore Museums Via Google Art Project Google has a new tool called Art Project. Through its website you can view and learn about over 1,000 pieces of art. Explore Museums and Great Works of Art Google Art Project Google Art Project FAQ
let this be a lesson to you:
September 27th, 2010 · Comments Off on let this be a lesson to you: · Educational Web Sites
QOTD: Dr. Seuss
September 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off on QOTD: Dr. Seuss · Educational Web Sites, Quote of the Day
“You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.” — Dr. Seuss (1909-1991) I’m really enjoying the Education Pages the New York Times provides on its website. Lots on there for parents, teachers and students. Check ’em out! Happy Third Week […]
Read with the Dogs
August 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on Read with the Dogs · Educational Web Sites
I just cannot give the International Reading Association enough good press. Go check out this story about kids and dogs.
Summer Reading Programs and Websites
July 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Summer Reading Programs and Websites · Author! Author!, Book Geek, Contests & Prizes, Educational Web Sites
Hello, all you readers, I know, I know. You’re probably too busy out running around, swimming, or sleeping in late to look at this library blog. But just in case you’re ready to take a break from brushing up on your math skills… Maybe you’d like to do a bit of reading? Or practice your […]