Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Jeopardy Games

I have been doing Social Studies review with 5th grade using a Jeopardy game I created which has helped students review the curriculum in an innovative and engaging way. I went online and found a bunch of other great ones to use:
http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/res_techn/countyJeopardygames.htm

Friday, October 23, 2009

School Library Studies

There have been numerous studies over the last few years that have all concluded the same thing: School Libraries work! Elementary schools with librarians have high test scores and children have better access to books.

Want to learn more:

http://www.nyla.org/content/user_1/Preliminary_Report_Small.pdf is great report. Pleasant Valley was lucky enough to be selected to be one of the schools who got to participate in this study.

Also, find several reports at: http://www.lrs.org/impact.php

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

PV's Library Catalog

PV's Library Catalog is now online. Check out OPALS at: http://snb.scsd.opalsinfo.net/bin/search/beginner which will allow you to search for books in the PV collection from anywhere!

Friday, October 16, 2009

"The Mailbox"

"The Mailbox" is an excellent magazine which includes teacher tips and ideas, ready-to-use worksheets and unit ideas. There is one for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade.

The PV library has begun subscribing to this magazine and started routing it around the building this morning. This magazine really is a must have for any elementary school library. Check it out: http://www.theeducationcenter.com/tec/

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Web Resources

There are so many web resources available online it can be challenging to find what is needed.

Nettrekker is a great place to find the best websites avialble http://www.nettrekker.com/.

A local school district also has an excellent selection of web resources organized in one place www.niskayunaschools.org/district/Library/k5.htm

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