Ms. Nancy's Library & Technology Blog

Empowering students with books and technology

Ms. Nancy's Library & Technology Blog random header image

Entries Tagged as 'Educational Web Sites'

British Libraries and Nan on the Go

October 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Educational Web Sites, Student Work, Titles to Look For, Uncategorized

One of my readers, Nan-from-England (formerly-known-as-Nan-from-Trinidad) and I have mutual admiration society. We have not yet met in person, due to the fact that I refuse to fly anywhere, but that does not slow us down. (When you see her name in the comments section, do not be confused. I am Nancy, she is Nan.) […]

[Read more →]

Chatting About Books

October 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Chatting About Books · Educational Web Sites, Podcasts

Here is a fun way to learn about Greek Mythology. This one was sent along from our friends at the International Reading Association. Enjoy! — Ms. Nancy

[Read more →]

Camping & Nature

August 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Camping & Nature · Educational Web Sites, Titles to Look For

Hello, Internets, Is anyone going camping this summer? There are lots of books out there to help you get ready. Campground guides, road atlases and nature guides can all help you plan a trip. This is a good time to do a web search — look for “camping recipes,” “star gazing books,” “bug encyclopedias” and […]

[Read more →]

Happy National Library Week!

April 13th, 2009 · Comments Off on Happy National Library Week! · Educational Web Sites, Events & Readings

April 12th through 18th, 2009, is National Library Week. Celebrate! You can find out more right here. In addition… April is School Library Media Month and National Poetry Month. Woot! Best, Ms. Nancy

[Read more →]

more fun with websites…

March 25th, 2009 · Comments Off on more fun with websites… · Educational Web Sites

How about Kidsreads.com? Kirkus Reviews? Random Kids? I know. Planet Esme! Here is my favorite library spot, though. Happy Spring Break! Best, Ms. Nancy

[Read more →]

My new favorite website… TumbleBooks!

January 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on My new favorite website… TumbleBooks! · Educational Web Sites

It is virtual story time! One of my fellow librarians introduced me to TumbleBooks a couple of weeks ago. It’s pretty fun, and a good way to check out new books. (This one is for our younger students. As my 9-year-old put it, “I’m not really into these books.” So jaded. She needs to go […]

[Read more →]