Introduction

The Internet Resources

WEBSITES FOR TEACHERS

• DiscoverySchool - This site provides innovative teaching materials for teachers, useful and enjoyable resources for students, and smart advice for parents about how to help their kids enjoy learning and excel in school.

• Education World - This is a web site that makes the Internet easier for educators to use. It is a home for educators on the Internet, a place where teachers can gather and share ideas. It is a complete online resource where educators can start each day to find the lesson plans and research materials they are looking for.

• A To Z Teacher Stuff - Created for teachers by a teacher -- This site was designed to help teachers find online lesson plans and resources more quickly and easily. Since 1997, A to Z Teacher Stuff has been one of the most popular Web destinations for teachers.

WEB LINKS FOR STUDENTS

• KidsClick! - A web source for kids created by librarians.

• Awesome Library for Kids! - Great online resource for kids! Kids can get homework help, news stories, and much more!

• Fact Monster - Online atlas, almanac, encyclopedia, and dictionary created just for kids.

GREAT BOOKS FOR TEENS

• Nancy Keane's Children's Literature Webpage - This is the place to be when you are looking for ready-to-use booktalks, lists of recommended reading, book reviews by children or other information about children's literature.

• Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners - The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Association's Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table ( EMIERT). Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the 'American Dream.'

• Newbery Medal Home Page - This site provides you with a complete list of 2004 Newbery Award winners.

EDUCATIONAL GAMES THAT ARE FUN TOO!

• Mind Games - Try out each of the Mind Games. Each 'game' helps you exercise your creative thinking skills. There is no 'right' answer for any of the games - your only limitation is your own imagination!

• Brain Teasers - Are you having problems remembering where you placed your eyeglasses or house keys? Try-out this site! It is full of challenging brain teasers that are sure to exercise your mind and get you back on track!

• KidsCom - Have you always wanted a 'Key Pal'? This site allows you to meet kids from across the country,and much,much more! It also provides helpful tips for parents.