Teacher's Lounge

Why teacher's lounge? Hopefully, you will take a few minutes out of your busy schedules to peruse these great websites and find out how I can assist you with classroom projects.

* U.S. Department of Education
Anything you want to know about the NCLB law can be found here.

* Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Created by the U.S. Government Printing Office, this website is an excellent source to teach students about how the Federal Government works and the services it offers. Games and activities are available for each grade level.

* New York State Education Department
New York State Standards and Curriculum Guidelines, teacher certification requirements, and links to the New York State Museum, Library, and Archives are just a few of the many resources available on this website.

* Network of Regional Technology in Education Consortia
A U.S. Department of Education grant was used to develop educational programs using technology for students and teachers. A great sources for professional development.

* Colonial Williamsburg
A personal favorite that presents history in a fun way through games and activities for students. It includes a section for teachers and parents.

* Videostreaming
Sponsored by WXXI EdVideo Online, educational institutions, both public and private, and homeschoolers can access over 40,000 video clips that can be used in the classroom. It includes lesson plans, Blackline masters, etc.
See the librarian to obtain a password.

* National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
For those interested in obtaining national board certification.

 

How Can I Help You?
I currently schedule classes K-3 and offer flexible time for 4-6. I am available to discuss use of the library for projects, finding resources, or helping students understand how to do research. During storytelling, I like to read books that reinforce what is being done in the classroom--fairy tales, biographies, nonfiction/fiction, etc. Please let me know if you have a particular book that you would like to read, and with advance planning I would be happy to do so.

How to research?
A Librarians' Collegial Circle, of which I am a member, put together a packet that can be used on how to do research. It is presented as a collaborative effort between the school librarian and the teacher. It is available through the City Library System Webpage, the P:drive, or I can give you a copy. It has been presented to teachers and librarians at the 2006 RTA Conference and at the NY State School Library Media Specialists Conference at the end of April 2006. What is particulary nice about the packet is that segments can be used and changed to fit the project.