Create specialized lessons and programming to promote reading and literacy skills (book talks, book trailers, book tastings, book clubs, etc.)
Help build your classroom library, no matter the subject
Provide support so all students can have access to reading materials (audiobooks, dyslexic fonts, all reading levels, etc.)
Curate specialized, reliable resource lists of print, electronic, multimedia sources on any topic (This can be particularly helpful if the goal of the assignment/project is not to find the information but to use and learn the information.)
Procure resources
Provide research skills instruction, in-person or through online tutorials, for you and/or your students
Support the ethical use of information including citation and formatting help
Offer 1-on-1 support for students
Collaborate on a lesson or unit
Help refresh an existing project
Provide materials to support your and your students' mental health
Listen
Provide opportunities to build community and increase belonging amongst staff
The library can be used for large activities, group projects, events, final projects, etc.
Click on the above link or the Research Guide tab to access the wide range of informational sources.
TeachingBooks is for anyone who reads, teaches, or enjoys books for children and teens. It includes resources like author interviews, readings, videos, lessons, reading lists and more! View these tutorials to learn more.
Teach Britannica is open source, but California users will be able to integrate Teach Britannica resources directly into Britannica School and Escolar at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels.
LESSON MINIS: Modular activities that promote personalized learning and boost engagement are perfect planning or real-world extension activities.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: Evidence-based methods for effective teaching, organized into categories like Acquire Vocabulary and Organize Thinking, are essential for varied learning goals.
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS: Visual tools to simplify complex ideas, making concepts easier for all learners to grasp.
ACADEMIC TOOLKITS: Resources designed to equip students with essential research skills–ideal for collegiate-level research and instructional planning.
Interested in learning more? Check out recordings from the Teach Britannica Webinar Series to see how to integrate these tools into daily teaching and lesson planning.
Teachers, you can check out books from the library too! You also have access to all the ebooks and audiobooks through Sora. If we do not have something in our collection, you are welcome to request a title.