Teachers who work with English as a Second Language learners will find ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL reading/writing skill-building children's books, stories, activities, ideas, strategies to help PreK-3, 4-8, and 9-12 students learn to read.
Websites for Children & Young Adults
ALSC: Exceptional Websites for Children
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, announces which sites that the Great Web Sites for Kids (GWS) committee added to its list in fall 2008.
Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS children's series designed to help young children learn to read. The Web site includes games and materials from the show, including a literacy curriculum aimed at children ages 4-7.
Childtopia offers hundreds of interactive, educational games for kids on a subscription basis, though some games may be tested for free. The Web site, based in Spain, is available in Spanish, Catalan, Basque, English, and French.
Cody's Cuentos produces free podcasts of classic fairytales translated into Spanish and read by a professional storyteller. The site mascot is a friendly cartoon dog named Cody. Users have the option of subscribing to receive new podcasts when they are available.
Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc. has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
International Children's Digital Library
This digital library hosts a collection of books from around the world. Ultimately, this organization hopes to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature available from the world community.
This area of the Internet Public Library is just for kids. Here you will find many resources like reference books, study tips, and even games and craft ideas.
Kidsreads, part of The Book Report Network, is a great place for kids to find info about their favorite books and authors, and reviews of the newest titles.
This website was created by the British Council for children who are learning English. Here they will find games, songs, stories, and many activities to help them learn the new language.
Los Angeles Public Library: Kids Path
Links to the kids catalog, games and activities, information in Spanish, and other websites for kids.
This website, offered by PBS Kids, features bilingual games and activities from the popular television show, Maya and Miguel.
New York Public Library: Kids Section
Links to the "Kids Reading" section of the website. Includes links to online e-books for kids and helpful links for parents and educators.
New York Public Library: Teen Section
Links to the "Teen Link" webpage, which includes free music and video downloads, homework help, and online recordings of teens sharing their thoughts.
PBS Kids is made up of over a dozen sites connected to PBS characters. PBS Kids is a noncommercial, safe, and educational online space, just for kids. Online games, writing, and Did You Know sections are created with educational goals in mind.
This poetry club offers examples of different styles of poetry, poems written by kids, and a section where kids can submit their own poems.
Ready To Learn is public broadcasting's on-going contribution to the fulfillment of the first national education goal — that by the year 2000, all American children will begin school ready to learn. PBS and its member stations are working towards achieving this goal for children in a number of ways: offering a full line-up of high-quality PBS children's programming based on specific educational goals, both on-air and online; creating interactive online resources for kids and their caregivers; producing special on-air educational messages that teach kids important skills; presenting community outreach and educational materials for neighborhoods; and offering TV Tips for Parents.
The RIF Reading Planet, part of the Reading Is Fundamental website, is a place where kids can explore the colorful online world of books, activities, and literacy games.
San Diego: Summer Reading Program
Link to the San Diego Summer Reading Program website with booklists, activities, games, and reading resources for kids and teens.
San Francisco Public Library: Kids Section
The San Francisco Public Library offers a kids section includes games, booklists, and educational resources.
Seattle Public Library: Summer Reading Fun
This website from the Seattle Public Library offers multilingual ideas and resources for kids, teens, librarians, teachers, and parents to encourage summer reading. The website also includes themed booklists and activities.
StoryPlace is an interactive site for children (with both an English and Spanish version), created to provide a virtual experience of going to the library and participating in the types of activities the library offers. StoryPlace currently consists of two libraries, the Preschool Library and Elementary Library, with new activities and themes added each month.
Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education
SCALE supports campus-based literacy programs across the country. In these programs, college students serve as literacy tutors or teachers in their community.
SummerReading.org is a website hosted by the public libraries of New York, Brooklyn, and Queens. The website suggests bilingual books and activities for kids, teens, and adults, as well as other online resources.
Merriam-Webster's Word Central offers kids a student dictionary, Daily Buzzword, and interactive word games.
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