The Teachers' Place

"The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world."
-Rita Dove


Teachers will find a wealth of information in these booklists, library resources, and web links compiled by CRRL Children's Librarians. Have an idea for something that should be here? Let us know!
Quick Picks Get a Library Card Homework Help for Kids Online Databases SOL Recommended Titles Teacher Deposit Online	NEW! Reading Aloud for Pleasure and Proficiency Booklist School and public librarians recommend more than 50 books for middle schoolers, all excellent read-aloud choices. Visit the Read-Aloud Resources page for more!
	Standards of Learning A list of recommended titles for teachers implementing the SOL's in Virginia. Kindergarten - Grade Six. NEW! Take practice tests on eduTest.com based on the Virginia SOL requirements. Simply go to eduTest.com, select your subject and grade level and take the practice tests! If prompted for a password use: ijgb-9477. At this time, access to the test is only available through one of our computers at any of our libraries.
	LEEP: Library Experience Especially for Preschoolers Learn about the LEEP service for preschool teachers and daycare providers, read booklists for very young children on such tough topics as introducing a new baby to the family, and more. New! Have resources hand-picked for your classes' needs. Try Teacher Deposit Online!
	Character Education Find lists of trade books to support character education here.
	Reading Resources Information on the Virginia Young Readers and Accelerated Readers Programs, Teacher Deposit, and more.
	Lesson Plans Information on lesson plans, homeschooling, and other valuable teaching materials.
	Read-Aloud Resources Why it's important to read aloud to children and teens, along with recommended read-alouds.

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