To learn more about what's happening in the library, please visit the Ashaway School Library blog(Parents: you can be notified of blog updates by subscribing to our Facebook page!  Next time you're logged on, just search for "Ashaway School Library".) 

To see pictures of students using the library (and also some exciting school events) you can view the school picture gallery. 

UPDATED 4/22/12
 

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CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ASHAWAY SCHOOL LIBRARY ONLINE CATALOG

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LINKS FOR STUDENT RESEARCH 

These are some kid-friendly search engines to try:

Yahooligans

Ask (for Kids)

Fact Monster

KidsClick!

Awesome Library

Dibdabdoo

Quintura for Kids

Some Other Useful Sites for General Topics

Enchanted Learning

World Book Online

Searchasaurus - Online databases made just for kids!

EBSCOhost - A variety of online databases including "Primary Search" (for kids)

WEBLIOGRAPHIES - Students who are doing research on the following topics can use these links to find even more sites:

Lighthouses

Rhode Island - coming soon

Countries

Animals

Inventions

OCEAN STATE LIBRARIES - Your public library card gives you access to tons of great resources, and all for free

CLICK HERE to go to the Ocean State Libraries Home Page

LITERATURE LINKS

Follow these links to learn more about some of our favorite authors:

Robert Munsch (Mortimer, Moira's Birthday

Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The "Elephant and Piggie" series)

Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Papa Please Get the Moon for Me)

Audrey Wood (Heckedy Peg, The Fying Dragon Room)

Tomie dePaola (Strega Nona, Bill and Pete, 26 Fairmont Avenue)

Paul O. Zelinksy (Rumplestiltskin, Rapunzel)

Chris Van Allsburg (Jumanji, The Polar Express, The Sweetest Fig)

Some more literature links you might enjoy:

Series and Sequels - Wondering if a new book has come out in your favorite series or in what order you should read the titles?  This enormous database can tell you!

Storyline Online - Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud!

Guys Read - A site with a mission to "help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers".  Loads of reading recommendations for boys of all ages.

SlimeKids - "Packed with book trailers and language arts-related games...choose from exceptional literacy-related resources such as author and book review websites as well as superb educational tools including reference works and search engines."

Author Name Pronunciation Guide

 

OTHER RESOURCES

Homework Help RI - A free resource with live one-on-one help available every day from 2pm-10pm!

Homework Help with Discovery Education - Free student resources from Discovery Education. Find homework help, games and interactives, and step-by-step webmath help.  A fun place to explore!

McGruff Online Safety Center - Learn about staying safe online!

Math Resources - Principal Morrone's list of math websites for students and parents


 



 

 FOR TEACHERS

Discovery Education (Video Streaming) - please contact Mrs. Mann for a passcode

Ocean State Libraries - Search for and request materials; search online databases; download digital media

Responsive Classroom "Resources for Educators" - Go here for some new ideas! 

Google Earth Tutorials, Tips and Resources

50 Interesting Ways to Use Your Interactive Whiteboard in the Classroom

45 Interesting Ways to Use Your Pocket Video Camera in the Classroom

16 Interesting Ways to Use Prezi in the Classroom

Edutopia - "An in-depth and interactive resource [that] offers practical, hands-on advice, real-world examples, lively contributions from practitioners, and invaluable tips and tools."

Word Search Puzzle Maker

Crossword Puzzle Maker

Create a Graph

Write an Acrostic Poem

Wordle

K12reader.com

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Last update - 4/25/2012

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