Library of the Future

Check out this awesome library of the future... I'm not too sure that I want my kids growing up WITHOUT physical books... however, this is a very interesting concept.   I'll all about a good balance - but this would be an awesome resource to have at your disposal.

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CNN Student News

One resource I loved using when I taught 5th grade was CNN Student News.  CNN student news is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program for students produced by the journalists and educators at CNN.   This award winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.   This was always a great way to incorporate current events as well as keep students informed about what's happening in the Nation and the World.   There are also materials available to use with the show, free of charge!   There are daily discussion questions, Media Literacy Question of the Day, Daily Discussion Questions, etc.      If you are looking for an engaging, student friendly way of incorporating current events, please check it out by clicking here. There is a new episode every morning, Monday-Friday.

Here is today's episode: