Summer Reading for all ages starts June 1 through Beanstack
Register at www.pvaz.beanstack.com
or download the free app, Beanstack Tracker (for iphone or android)
Databases and online Resources for kids
Library databases
Britannica Library: an online Britannica Encyclopedia -- select "Children" to view age-appropriate resources.
Gale: Books and Authors: This great resource allows you to browse through genres, authors, or titles. With the B&A "Who, What, Where, When" tool you can find exactly the kind of book you're looking for!
Gale In Context: Elementary: A content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics.
NoveList K-8 Plus: A comprehensive book database with reading lists, readalikes, and more for grades kinder through eighth!
early literacy resources
First Things First: Information for new parents about brain development, literacy, ages and stages, etc.
Read On Arizona: Early literacy guide in English and Spanish
helpful online resources
Bedtime Math: Tips on how to incorporate math into every day routine, and math problems for preschool to upper elementary
Common Sense Media: Online resource for evaluating books, movies, music, etc.
Discovery #Mindblown: Originally Discovery Kids; offers resources on science and STEM to inspire learning and exploration
Fact Monster: Includes daily features and featured videos; tab for homework help with Geography, History, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing/Research, Speaking & Listening and Studying as well as career resources
Jumpstart: An early education website to prepare kids to start kindergarten
National Geographic Kids: Learn about animals and explore the natural world
Typing Club: Learn and practice typing online