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Websites to Encourage Fun & Learning for Kids & Families
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government: Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program.
DayByDay: a website for young children and their families. It is part of the New York State Library Early Literacy Initiative Ready to Read at New York Libraries. Guys Read: a web-based literacy program for boys founded by author Jon Scieszka in order "to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers". |
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Jon Newbery Medal: Literary award given to the author of "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children".
Monroe County Children's Librarians book suggestions: Children's librarians from MCLS have selected quality children's books and organize them by reading levels and topics.
The Notable Children’s Digital Media: a list that includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways.
Plugged In: an entertainment guide full of the reviews you need to make wise personal and family-friendly decisions about movies, videos, music, TV, games and books.
Randolph Caldecott Medal: Annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children". List of past winners here.
Scholastic Parent & Child: The Scholastic Mission is to encourage the intellectual and personal growth of all children, beginning with literacy. With that in mind, find book suggestions, reviews and activities here.
Scholastic Reading Wizard: This is the specific site to find the different reading level for books based on guided reading level, DRA, Lexile Measure, and Grade Level Equivalent.
Monroe County Children's Librarians book suggestions: Children's librarians from MCLS have selected quality children's books and organize them by reading levels and topics.
The Notable Children’s Digital Media: a list that includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways.
Plugged In: an entertainment guide full of the reviews you need to make wise personal and family-friendly decisions about movies, videos, music, TV, games and books.
Randolph Caldecott Medal: Annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children". List of past winners here.
Scholastic Parent & Child: The Scholastic Mission is to encourage the intellectual and personal growth of all children, beginning with literacy. With that in mind, find book suggestions, reviews and activities here.
Scholastic Reading Wizard: This is the specific site to find the different reading level for books based on guided reading level, DRA, Lexile Measure, and Grade Level Equivalent.