Beaches and books just seem to go together, but even if your summer plans do not include any beaches, hopefully it will still include some warm, lazy days curled up with a good book. To get you in the mood, …[Continue]
Language Arts, Reference Resources
This category is further divided into: Grammar, Jokes and Riddles, Poetry, Reading, Reference, Vocabulary, Writing.Aesop’s Fables
Aesop (620 – 560 BCE) was a Greek slave and storyteller. His fables, also known as the Aesopica, have been translated and retold for twenty-five centuries. Each one ends with a moral or a lesson to be learned, and from …[Continue]
Limericks
Limericks are five-line poems that pack a funny punch line or a humorous twist. Because they are short and follow a familiar thirteen-beat rhythm, they can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. The following sites include classic limericks by …[Continue]
Mother Goose
Mother Goose nursery rhymes have been part of our Western oral tradition for hundreds of years, and is not known to be a real historical figure. In fact (according to Wikipedia) she has been associated with nursery rhymes as early …[Continue]
Types of Poetry
Poetic form refers to rules followed by different types of poems. The rules may describe the rhythm of the poem, the length of a poem, its rhyming scheme, the use of alliteration, or the poem’s shape on a page. Don’t …[Continue]
Robert Frost
Robert Lee Frost (1874 – 1963) is one of America’s most famous poets and a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His poetry is both traditional and experimental, and often memorized by school children. He once stated that his goal was to …[Continue]
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904 -1991), winner of the Pulitzer Prize and three Academy Awards, is best known as Dr. Seuss, author and illustrator of forty-six children’s books. Since his first children’s book in 1936, Dr. Seuss has introduced several generations …[Continue]
Mark Twain
Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 – 1910) is one of America’s greatest authors and humorists. He was celebrated in his time, and despite being frequently banned, is still read on campuses today. Of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Ernest …[Continue]
Back-to-School Poems
Back-to-school is a fun, scary, busy time for everyone, especially small children. Because transitions of all kinds can usually be made easier with stories, songs and poems, this week’s collection of poetry and sing-along songs is dedicated to going back …[Continue]
Children’s Books
Whether choosing books for avid readers or finding titles for reluctant readers, these websites are sure to help. In addition to book reviews, they offer games, printable worksheets, author bios and an opportunity for kids to interact with others who …[Continue]
