Friday, November 18, 2011

The Man Who Played With Puppets

This new book, The Man Who Played With Puppets by Kathleen Krull tells of the life of Jim Henson. Click on the picture of Kermit to visit Henson's website and learn more about this amazing man.





Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thanksgiving Games



Turkey Day is coming up! Click on the picture to play some Thanksgiving games.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Balloons Over Broadway



Balloons Over Broadway, Melissa Sweet's latest book is one I am adding to our Thanksgiving collection. As we approach this holiday, I am already looking forward to watching Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Here are a few more sites you can visit to find out more about this Thanksgiving tradition:
Melissa Sweet's Website

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Website

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

9/11

View this video, a tribute to those affected by the events of 9/11.
On September 11, 2011, an entire decade will have passed, changing our country and the world forever.



Read one woman's personal account of her 9/11 story.

Check out what brain pop has to say about 9/11
Type in September 11 as your search.
Teach-Learn also has a variety of resources for remembering 9/11

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Scaredy Squirrel

We've been loving Scaredy Squirrel here in the library for a long time. Check out Scaredy Squirrel's visit to the library. Then come and check out one of the hilarious books about him.


Tuesday, May 3, 2011

United States Information




Culture Grams is a new site the Waterloo School District is planning on having access to next year. Try it out now. Fourth graders can find lots of great information on their states on this site.

Username: iao2011

Password: iowaaea

Click on the picture above to visit the CultureGram site.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

5th Grade Graduation Song

Hey, fifth graders. Watch this group of fifth graders sing your graduation song. Isn't it awesome?

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Build Your Own




Visit Archkidecture.org and make your own cool creations. Just click on the picture above.








Sunday, February 13, 2011

Pioneer Research


The third grade will be going to Museum School soon. Below is a list of websites that we will be using to learn more about the pioneers and their way of life.







Friday, January 7, 2011

Bubble Gum


Find out more about the history of bubble gum. Click on the picture for a list of cool websites.