September is upon us
And that means football, autumn, and Pirates!
Yes, pirates!
Did you know that September 19, 2015 is International Talk like a Pirate Day? It falls on a Saturday this year but that doesn't mean you can't begin searching CAT/CAT Jr. for pirate books. Look what I found when searching CAT!
Click on the words below the book jackets for the official web site!
Labor Day falls on September 7, 2015
What is Labor Day other than a day off from school and work? Go into ISearch and find out! ISearch can be found under each of INFOhio's Grade Level tabs, along with the All tab.
While ISearch will automatically default to Full text, you can narrow your search even further by using the facets on the left hand side of the screen. Did you know that both Advanced tabs and the STEM tab have Research Starters?
If you would like to add an ISearch widget to your homepage, go to the Library Toolkit found under Educators and Library Staff quick links at the bottom of INFOhio's page. INFOhio widgets can be found there!
September 15th is International Dot Day!
International Dot Day is named for the classic storybook by Peter H. Reynolds, called "The Dot." INFOhio's Bookflix has "The Dot" and it can be found under the Family and Community theme. For celebration ideas go to the International Dot Day page.
The story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to "make her mark."
Join the Celebration!
Constitution Day is September 17
Looking for Constitution Resources? Go to INFOhio's Curriculum Toolbox/Social Studies Connections. The link will take you to INFOhio's Pinterest Board with not only INFOhio resources, but other web links as well.
World Book Advanced has Constitution resources also.
Perform a basic search for Constitution and find articles, images, primary sources, web sites and much more. The Teaching with Documents feature, found under the "Take me to..." tab has 17 lesson plans focusing on primary sources and constitutional issues.
Do you have a library card?
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. If Joe Cool says it's cool, then it's cool!
Autumn's first official day is September 23, 2015
Search INFOhio's Digital Video Collection for autumn. Find out what really happens in autumn.
Banned Books Week is September 27-October 3, 2015
An annual celebration of the freedom to read. Visit ALA's web site for lists, ideas and resources.
Visit INFOhio's Pinterest Board for even more information.