The Association of Children's
Librarians of Northern California
The Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California
(ACL) has a website that includes storytime ideas and a "BayViews"
section with news, annotated book lists, and articles concerning
children's services and programming. Articles and storytime
suggestions are added on a monthly basis.
Children's Picture
Book Database
E. Wayne Carp, child historian and H-Childhood Book Review Editor,
recommends the University of Miami Children's Picture Book Database
of over 4,000 picture books for children, searchable by discipline
or alphabet, to help teachers, parents and librarians find young
children's books that are appropriate for specific topics or
interests.
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The Dr. Spock Website
A terrific resource for parents and expectant parents.
Mother
Goose Asks Why?
This article is about computer-use and early childhood education.
As we all plan new projects to meet the needs of early childhood
math, science and literature experiences, and as we look at
new and innovative models to carry out our work, we may see
a role for technology in these programs.
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Alfy-Storyville
PreK-Gr 2 — Nine of the coolest interactive stories on
the Web, each with animated characters and sounds. While waiting
for the stories to load, kids can play age-appropriate games.
Kids help to "read" each story once it’s loaded
by clicking on specific objects. Stories can be read in English
and heard in either English or Spanish. Sponsor: Alfy.com
and JC Penney. Don’t Miss: "Alfy’s Fort,"
a story about imagination. Detour: Go
here for links to other Web sites that contain stories for
kids. Tech Stuff: Flash 4, sound card, and speakers.
(source: Gail Junion-Metz’s column in the July 2000 School
Library Journal, page 29)
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StoryPlace
PreK-Gr 2 — This public library site redefines the
term storytime. The five animated stories in the "PreSchool
Library" link include sounds, read-along text, and narration.
Each story has a related online learning activity, an at-home
activity, and a list of books so kids can "read more about
it." Sponsor: Public Library of Charlotte &
Mecklenburg County (NC). Don’t miss: "Clyde’s
Smile" and the Spanish version of all the stories and activities
here.
Detour: Before leaving, click on the "Book Hive,"
where kids can see reviews of cool books. Watch for the addition
of the "Early Elementary Library" here.
Tech stuff: Shockwave and Flash 4. (source: Gail Junion-Metz’s
column in the July 2000 School Library Journal, page 29)
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Between the Lions
PreK-Gr 2 — Each week, this site, related to the PBS TV
show, features a different online story. For a complete list,
click on the "Main Site Index" link at the bottom
of the home page. Each story has 12 games with different themes
and activities. Sponsor: PBS and WGBH Boston. Don’t
Miss: From the "Main Site Index," go to the "Word
Helper" section, a great online dictionary. Detour:
Sign up for free Net-based newsletter, "The Paw Print,"
here.
Tech Stuff: Shockwave and QuickTime. (source: Gail Junion-Metz’s
column in the July 2000 School Library Journal, page 29)
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Kids
Into Action — Book Club
PreK-Gr 1 — Meet Korky the Klickon from the Planet Klick
and read about all his adventures. This site from New Zealand
contains 17 animated stories designed for new readers, many
of which also have sounds. (Some of the sounds are loud and
may frighten tots and preschoolers). Sponsor: Sunshine
Multimedia Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand. Don’t Miss:
Simple, nonanimated, stories like "Korky the Pirate"
and animated, sound-enhanced stories like "Korky’s
Whale Watch." Detour: "Fun
and Games" for nearly 30 activities and learning games.
(I especially like "Computer Parts.") Tech Stuff:
Shockwave and Flash 4, sound card, and speakers (optional).
(source: Gail Junion-Metz’s column in the July 2000 School
Library Journal, page 29)
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Library of Congress
Sesame
Street–Stories
PreK-Gr 2 — A collection of nine stories, many of which
allow kids to make choices that change the stories as they read
along. Kids click on their favorite Sesame Street characters,
such as Elmo, Oscar, or Telly, to locate stories featuring them.
The stories are not animated, nor do they have sounds, which
is a plus for libraries/parents with older computers and slower
modem connections. Sponsor: Children’s Television
Workshop. Don’t Miss: "Zoo Who with Betty Lou,"
a story that changes each time kids choose a different animal
part. Detour: "Make
a Story," where kids and adults can create a customized
story, then either print it or save it online to read again.
Tech Stuff: Shockwave. (source: Gail Junion-Metz’s
column in the July 2000 School Library Journal, page 29)
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