Probably one of the most fun things about being a children’s librarian is the amazing websites I am stumbling across while looking for supplemental ideas for my lesson plans. I love reading my students books, but I also try to incorporate media and technology into our lessons. After all, these children are being raised in a digital world. Looking back, the technology we had in our school library when I was growing up seems almost antique. Anyone remember those old filmstrips that would project on the wall and the recording would make a beep when it was time for the teacher to manually turn the dial to the next still shot? Haha!! We thought that was the greatest thing.
Just this week I found a couple of great websites I wanted to share where books literally come alive for children. If this is something you think your child might enjoy, then check out:
WeGiveBooks.org: Not only can you read a book to your child at this website, when you’re finished, with a click of the mouse you can donate a book to a campaign that is in need of books for children. It’s a win-win situation! This site has an excellent selection of children’s books, but you will have to read them aloud to younger kids who can’t read yet. It’s great reading practice for the older ones who can read.
Online Story Time (Barnes & Noble)- This site is my absolute favorite of the bunch because not only are the books read to the children, but they are read by the authors of the books. It’s neat for the children to hear the author’s read their respective books themselves, and the selection is fabulous!
Storyline Online: This one comes a close second as my favorite because they stories are read by celebrities. From Betty White to Ernest Borgnine, your child will love the great selection of popular children’s books.
There are, of course, many other websites out there that offer interactive children’s books, but I really enjoyed these three and can already tell I will be using them often to supplement my lesson plans. I hope you enjoy them as much as my students will!
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