More Websites

This is my first year to be in the library and I have found some GREAT resources for me and other librarians. I just wanted to post them for those of you that don't have these websites bookmarked yet, it might be helpful and and a good idea.

http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm

http://dropeverythingandread.com/

http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register/

http://www.readkiddoread.com/home

Internet Safety Websites

A newsletter can be sent to you from this website on the latest internet safety concerns and problems - http://bnetsavvy.org/wp/

Free videos for kids on http://www.brainpopjr.com/health/besafe/internetsafety/

Free videos for elementary kids http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/index.htm

Free activity cards/lessons for students to learn internet safety from the librarian
http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/activitycards.htm

Internet Browser for Kids

Okay, if you have kids on your computers and only want them to visit sites that have been approved by parents and teachers check out www.kidzui.com and download the free browser.
You are emailed a weekly report for your child's activity that week. If you want to pay for the service you can get a more detailed report. Your child can approve friends but you are notified if they try to approve a friend and you have the option to block that friend or even block them from being able to add friends.

Family News

My daughter did compete at the USA Regional Clogging competition in Branson MO and they all did really great. She did compete in the traditional solo category in the 11 and under and placed 2nd out of 9 competitors. All the team and group categories they placed 1st and 2nd in all their age division and also placed 2nd overall. We are headed to USA National Clogging competition on Labor Day weekend in Nashville TN!! Fun Fun Fun. I am so proud of her, this is her 5th year for clogging and her 4th year to compete!

Flat Stanley New Adventures

Those of you in a elementary library and your teachers have used the Flat Stanley lessons before, but it was something that started to get old. Well, Flat Stanley is back with new adventures and they are on the website www.flatstanleybooks.com. Flat Stanley visits Mount Rushmore, Egyptian and Japanese in the first three books and I think there are going to be more coming out.

Need Feedback

Just wondering if anyone has a website for their library on their school website. If you do I would love to have some ideas on what you place on the website, and how often you update the website. If you have some ideas for me or just some thoughts of what I should place on that website, other than things that we have talked about in class, that would be greatly appriciated!!

Links and Such

Most of you probably have this source or website link but I thought I would pass it on. Being a new librarian I find ALL kinds of websites and information intersting and I am putting all these different websites that you post under my favorites and love the help.
Arkansas Diamond Award Books http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/childaward/diamondmain.htm

Charlie May Simon Award Books http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/childaward/charlie_may_main.htm

This following link is a great way for students in 7-12 to learn some new or freshen up on their old vocabulary. www.freerice.com This website also has different subjects that the students can practice vocabulary in. Not only are they learning new and old vocabulary but the rice that they "earn" is then donated to the UN World Food Program to end hunger.

1st Class

It was great to put a face with a name finally. The first class was really good and I hope that everyone's 1st assignment went well. I pray that you all have safe travels home and safe travels back next week for our 2nd class. Wow - 1 down 5 to go!!!
Blessings - DeWyn

New Info

Well this is the first time that I have had a blog, so be patient with me. I am starting this year at a new school district as the K-12 librarian. I have completed 1 year in the master's program for my Library Media degree and will finish in May 2010. This summer they are repainting the library that I am going into, so I will get to set up the library after the painting is done and set it up the way that I want!! Also, I am really excited about moving from the classroom to the library. This is really an answer to prayer and now I really believe that I am going in the correct direction in my life and listening to where God wants me to be. I am really excited about this class and look forward to meeting everyone tomorrow. Good night and God bless everyone's travel.