Here’s a smattering of cool stuff people have sent me in the past month:
Marcia Dressel from the Osceola Public Schools sent a reminder about the Federal Trade Commission’s website, which provides brochures on a variety of topics. Some youth-related ones include avoiding scams in scholarhips and student loans and internet safety for kids, tweens, teens, and parents. You can order the brochures in bulk for free.
Hollis Helmeci from the Rusk County Library found Wonderopolis to be a fun site: “Have you seen this site? It is bizarrely wonderful. There is a considerable focus on kids doing things—and teaching skills—so it might be a good thing for the blog.” (NOTE: 3/2/2020, this site is not working)
For teens who are interested in reading and writing, there is a new social network site that allows them to share their work, find out about new authors, and connect with other people who are passionate about reading and writing. Thanks to Kim Durland here at IFLS for sending along the information about Figment.com: Write Yourself In.
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