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Horace Mann DC Library Blog
CREATED FOR THE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF AND FRIENDS OF THE HORACE MANN LIBRARY.
A new Blog, Ms. Hensley?
A simple way to keep in touch while learning at home
A daily post about something related to books, authors, or maybe something random that sparks my fancy - in hopes that it will spark a fancy in you, too! Followed by a curated list of Featured Resources (most recent are at the top) to fill your day with the love of reading!
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Reading the entire encyclopedia!
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Free during this time of at-home learning
Here's a curated list of some resources that your kids might love! I'll be posting at least one new idea a day. Some may need you to sign up, but all are free during these school closures. And please don't forget that I have always included loads of links to educational websites on our Destiny Homepage, which you can access directly from this link or find it on the Horace Mann website. Thanks and let me know if you need help!
Peace,
Ms. Hensley
The Ickabog, a new story by JK Rowling AND a competition for all artists!
J.K. Rowling is inviting you to help illustrate The Ickabog for her. Every day when chapters of the story are uploaded, she will be making suggestions for what you might like to draw or paint to illustrate the story as it goes along. You should let your imagination run wild! Find more details here!
Learn the basics of ASL from DC's very own Gallaudet University
Choose videos with basic ASL vocabulary and/or free ASL online lessons (You will have to log-in, but these tutorials are free.)
Access an award-winning selection of audiobooks and ebooks, with titles swapping in and out regularly. No log on necessary - just browse from this site and choose what you want to read! (Choose Elementary School, Middle School or High School level access)
The image you see here is the google doodle presented on the day that would have been Rachel Carson's 107th birthday - May 27, 2014. Can you guess why I set her google doodle as my image today? (Hint: it's not because it's her birthday haha!)
Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. They host us as they visit the inside of our brains, all the way out into space - all the coolest new stories in science and technology.
Great podcasts for when you want to rest your eyes from the screens, and dive deep into science and tech!
Learn the key lessons of digital safety with hands-on practice by playing four challenging games: Tower of Treasure
Search by age, language, color of the book cover (really!), and genre
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