Daniel Pratt Elementary School Library Media Center
Diane Dutton
Media Specialist
Phone:
334-361-6400 ext. 20009
Wanna hear a story?
Go to https://www.storylineonline.net/ to enjoy some of your favorite books read by some familiar faces from TV and movies. They share some of their favorite stories with you!
Or maybe read an eBook!!
Why don't you go to https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/ to check out their amazing ebook collection? You can read one yourself, or they will read it to you. Just click on the sound button under each page of the book once you've make your selection.
My favorite books are the ones in the STEM section. This section has lots of books about animals and science. Which ones do you like?
CHECK OUT OUR eBOOKS!!!
Friends, you can visit our library while at home!! Click on the link (blue words) below to access our library collection with Destiny, our library’s online catalog. Login in with your student "S" number. Here you can do a search for our eBooks (electronic books) which you can read from home on your computer! :)
When on Destiny, use the find box to type in the word eBooks or you can narrow your search and include a topic. Here is an example: sports eBook.
Find an eBook that looks interesting and click on it. It will take you to an information card. Sometimes you will find the word “open” in the little box in the upper right side and you just click it. If it is not there, look at the information list on the card and click where it says, “Click here to access eBook”.
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!!!
Do a search for eBooks on origami. Use what you learn to create something awesome!!!!
What did you make???
1st through 3rd grade students will come to the library each week for a lesson and to check out library books.
4th through 6th graders will checkout books during flex time and during class library visits .
We can now take Accelerated Reader tests at home!
Clink the link below or click on the big word "Read" to take you to Renaissance and get started.
https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/311660
Access our Library Collection at this link
Schedule
- This year, 1st through 3rd grade students will be visiting the library to check out books and for weekly lessons. We will enjoy reading some fabulous books together and learning some valuable literacy skills. We will also engage in some research as we learn about the world around us.
Library Technology
The library has 12 desktop computers students may use to access our collection’s on-line catalog. Students using computers for other educational purposes must have a computer pass from his or her teacher. In addition to the desktop computers, the library also has 24 iPads and 5 Chromebooks for library instruction, research, and collaborative lessons.
Checkouts and Fines
Students may check out books from the library.
1st graders - one book at a time
2nd - 6th graders - two books at a time
- 1st through 3rd grade students are expected to return their library books at their weekly library visit. No additional books may be checked out until all previous checkouts have been returned.
- 4th through 6th grade students are expected to return all library books within a 2 week checkout period. Books returned after the due date will accrue fines of 5 cents per day (not to exceed 50 cents). All fines must be paid before checking out another book.
-ALL students will be required to pay the cost for any of their lost or damaged library books.
Links
Daniel Pratt Elementary School Library
This is the link for the DPES library catalog search engine. Type in the name of a book to determine if it is available in the library. The site does not require a login.https://acboe.follettdestiny.com/quest/servlet/presentquestform.do?site=106&context=saas26_0152535&alreadyValidated=true
Renaissance Learning
Login site for DPES students and teachers. https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/311660
AR Book Finder
AR
BookFinder will allow you to search for a book's specific title,
particular reading or interest level, topic, or even by author. If a
book is in AR BookFinder, it means an AR test is available for the book.http://www.arbookfind.com/advanced.aspx
Renaissance Home Connect
Allows students and their parents to see the student's progress in Accelerated Reader.https://Hosted277.renlearn.com/311660/HomeConnect
Copyright Laws and Internet Safety
Guidance for teachers regarding copyright in the classroom.http://www.copyrightandschools.org/#
Copyright for Kids
Kid-friendly explanation of copyright.http://www.copyrightkids.org
Copyright with Cyberbee
Resources for teachers and students about copyright with Cyberbee.http://cyberbee.com/copyrt.html
Common Sense Media
Resource for digital citizenship and digital literacy in the 21st century.http://www.commonsensemedia.org
NetSmartzKids
Eduational, age-appropriate resource designed to teach children how to be safe on- and offline.https://netsmartzkids.org
Online Magazines
National Geographic for Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Zoobooks
http://zoobooks.com
Useful Links for Students
Free
homework help is available online and brought to students in grades
4-12 by Alabama Public Library Service. This service features
one-to-one connections in English, math, social studies, and science.http://www.homeworkalabama.org
KHAN Academy
Free online courses, lessons, and practicehttp://www.khanacademy.org
PBS Learning
http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org
Cool Math
http://www.coolmath.com
Tutor.com
Homework Alabama offers free online tutoring and academic resources from Tutor.com for grades K-college, plus adult learners.
Eligible military families have free, 24/7 access to the Tutor.com for Military Families program, provided by the Dept. of Defense.http://www.tutor.com
Public and National Libraries
AVL
is a group of online databases used for research. The Alabama Virtual
Library is funded by the Alabama Legislature and is for use by all
citizens of the state of Alabama.http://www.avl.lib.al.us
Autauga-Prattville Public Library
Site for the public library located in downtown Prattville.http://www.appl.info/prattville/
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
The Internet Public Library (IPL)
http://ipl.org
Reference Resources
http://www.encyclopedia.com
Dictionary.com
http://www.dictionary.com
Kid-Merriam-Webster Online
Dictionary and thesarus resource for studentshttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kid
Thesaurus.com
http://www.thesaurus.com
Encyclopedia of Alabama
Free online reference source that contains video, audio, and graphics about Alabama history, culture, and life.http://www.EncyclopediaofAlabama.org
Alabama Dept. of Archives and History
http://archives.state.al.us
Online Literature Sites
Big Universe is an eBook resource, providing PK-12 students and teachers curriculum resources across subject areas.https://www.biguniverse.com/signin
Unite for Literacy
Books are narrated when the sound link is clicked.http://uniteforliteracy.com
Book Adventure by Sylvan
http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
Library of Congress Books for Kids
http://read.gov/kids
Read Theory
Read Theory focuses on reading comprehension and automatically adjusts to meet individual ability levels.https://readtheory.org