Lamarque Elementary Media Center: Recommended Educational Websites

Recommended Links

SUNLINK Florida's online K-12 library media catalog for public schools. Search by title, author, format, reading level, interest level, language. Create bibliographies and print them...and more! Information for students and parents.

Dewey Decimal tutorials:

Let's Do Dewey!

Dewey Decimal Description:

For Parents:

Children's Picture Book Database Search this database to find quality picture books by concept, skill, or topic (K-3)
Common Sense Media Reviews of movies, TV, games, music, websites, and books with an emphasis on what age child they are appropriate for
Family Movie Guide Film descriptions intended to give parents a general idea of the plot, the levels of violence, sex and profanity, and an informal suggestion about what is appropriate and enjoyable for various ages
Family TV Guide What's on TV tonight? And how does it rate for family viewing?
Ask A Librarian Virtual reference service
Florida Electronic Library Resources and links selected especially for parents. Requires public library card
Great Websites for Kids Selected by the American Library Association; arranged by subject

Internet Safety:

KidsClick! Great web sites and search tools for kids of all ages; arranged by subject and Dewey number!
Child Safety on the Information Highway Risks and rewards of cruising the Internet; how to reduce the risks and keep your kids safe
GetNetWise What you need to know about Internet safety, privacy, hackers, viruses, spyware, and more
NetSmartz Age-appropriate activities that teach children and teens how to stay safer on the Internet
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety From the FBI

District Tools

District online tools available at home and at school. Passwords are with your teacher.

Research
Groliers

Netrekker
Student safe search engine

Training
Online training for all software

Just4Kids
Portal made for Sarasota students

FCAT Explorer
FCAT online prep

AR Lists
Link to online AR lists