Calling all Educators, Parents, and Students! I don’t know about you, but I’m always caught off guard when I see the new displays of school supplies pop up at Target. It’s hard to imagine that we’re only a few weeks away from the start of another school year! So while you are having as much summer fun as you can, you’re probably also wanting to start the next school year on the right foot. Well, Deerfield Public Library has got you covered!
Did you know that with your library card you have access to online resources you can’t find anywhere else?
Maybe you’re a student, and you’re trying to write up a research paper, but it’s a bit difficult to know where to start or find sources that your teacher will actually count. You should definitely check out Gale General One File and Facts on File: Issues and Controversies. These databases basically do the research for you!
Educators, if you’re struggling to come up with a lesson plan, be sure and check out Scholastic Teachables. You’ll be able to download printable worksheets, lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.
Parents, no doubt you’re trying to find ways to help your kids keep up with their learning while also keeping them engaged. One great resource to check out is Creativebug, which is loaded with incredible craft ideas perfect for the summer. Also be sure and take a look at our massive collection of Great Courses through Kanopy and Hoopla!
No matter where you’re at, if you’re getting ready for school, remember to start at the library.
P.S. Here’s a great list of other online resources for getting ready for the school year!
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Gale General OneFile Articles on current events, popular culture, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. |
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Encyclopaedia Britannica and Britannica Kids Contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus. Atlases, timelines, videos, and more. |
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Creativebug Unlimited access to thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. |
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Fold3 Browse military genealogy records, plus non-military records. Easy to use with an intuitive interface, Fold3 is a game-changer for your genealogy projects. |
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Novelist Plus Fiction and nonfiction book recommendations, read-alikes, award lists, book talks, and author biographies. |
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NoveList K-8 Plus Fiction and nonfiction book recommendations, read-alikes, award lists, book talks, and author biographies. |
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Scholastic Teachables Printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable worksheets, lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade. |
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Scholastic Go Formerly Grolier Encyclopedia, the Scholastic Go search engine provides access to The New Book of Knowledge, Encyclopedia Americana, America the Beautiful, and The New Book of Popular Science. It’s a one-stop-shop for information on nearly any subject, for any reading level! |
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TumbleBookLibrary The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of animated, talking picture books, which kids can read or follow along with as they are read aloud! |
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BrainHQ Your personal gym for brain training! BrainHQ offers more than two dozen scientifically proven exercises to help improve your memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, intelligence, and navigation abilities. Available as an app! |
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Facts on File Issues and Controversies More than 800 articles on current events issues written for students. Pro and con statements, research topic ideas, and more. From home, click on ‘available databases’ in the upper right-hand corner to access. |
