Friday, March 27, 2009

Take at look into New York's past

If you enjoy looking at old photos and learning about our state you will enjoy this site.

Library of Congress New York State Guide http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/states/newyork/ has links to digital materials related to New York that are available throughout the Library of Congress web site.

In addition, it provides links to external Web sites http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/states/newyork/external.html focusing on New York and a bibliography containing selected works for both a general audience and younger

Friday, March 20, 2009

Literacy Resources

Here’s a list of a few great websites that promote literacy. Reading Rockets has activities that you can download for free.

www.ReadingRockets.org.- The definitive resource for teaching kids to read
www.ColorinColorado.org - Helping English language learners read... and succeed!
www.LDOnLine.org - The world’s leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD
www.AdLit.org - All about adolescent literacy!

(reprinted from FLLS bulletin)