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Summer Reading Online

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International Children’s Digital Library The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Access this collection via the website.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Open Library. Listen and Read.

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The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries

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For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Students can engage in various counting exercises related to the number 100. PE Physical activities during winter often become calisthenics or personal fitness, exercises that can be done indoors or in the gym.

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15 Excellent Music Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In the digital age, an array of online resources has emerged, revolutionizing the way music is taught and experienced in the classroom. This guide presents a curated list of fifteen diverse music education resources, each uniquely designed to engage and inspire students in various aspects of music learning.

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8 Exciting International Literacy Day activities for students

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If you are interested in activities for younger children, check out these resources by S imply Stamps , R ead-Write-Think , and Kathy Dotson’s Pinterest page. . It’s very likely that most Literacy Day activities will take place in the digital space, as it offers many tools and resources for student engagement. . Visit a library.

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Tuesday's "Mental Health and Wellness" for Library Workers - Schedule Announced!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. OVERVIEW: Libraries have the power to help transform lives, both for staff and patrons, through efforts that promote mental health and wellness.