Children's Programs @ Sims Library

Kid Sims

Fun & Games ~ Homework Help ~ Story Hour ~ What to Read ~ What's Happening

Email: Children@simslib.org

Fun & Games

Whyille
Kids visiting Whyville interact with each other while participating in educational activities that range from science and math to art, civics, and economics.

Make a Snowflake!
In Texas we don't get many snowflakes,
so how about making your own?

Arthur
Official website for the PBS show Arthur

Martha Speaks
Official website for the PBS show Martha Speaks!

Jigsawland
Solve jigsaw puzzles online

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Homework Help

Live Homework Help is available for Kindergarten – 12th grade, college introduction level students, and adult learners seven days a week from 2 PM to Midnight CST. This program connects students to a real live tutor. Simply log on, enter your grade level and the subject you need help in and within a few minutes or less you will be connected to an expert tutor. Students can receive help in math, science, social studies or English.

Live Homework Help will be closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

TAKS Study Guides
The Texas Education Agency has developed TAKS Study Guides to help students strengthen the TEKS-based skills that are taught in class and tested on TAKS.

TexShare Databases
Many sites dedicated to education, but you need a password from the Librarian first!

Gale Databases
Tons of educational information, for homework, projects, health issues and more! Get the password from the librarian!

FactMonster
Just the facts, ma'am!

Science Fair Project Resource Guide
from project ideas to presentation

World Almanac For Kids
The #1 almanac designed just for kids

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What to Read

Texas Bluebonnet Award Books
Encourages Texas kids to read more books

Caldecott Medal Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children

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