Goldsmith Elementary Library: Teacher Resources

Find field trip information, in-school program opportunities from organizations in the Kentuckiana area. 

Check-out their "Free to Use and Reuse Public Domain and Rights-Clear Content" as well as their "Teachers" tab which includes teacher-created lesson plans using Library of Congress primary sources.

Over 130 document-based lesson plans that are free to download once you have created an account. Each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features a set of primary documents designed for groups of students with a range of reading skills.

Cross-curricular articles with adjustable reading levels. Access some features for free, but there is also a paid version.

Did you know that class book kits are available from KDLA to be borrowed through your local public library? Youth book discussion kits for grades PreK-12 feature a wide range of literary styles and genres. Each kit contains multiple copies, a discussion guide, an audiobook, 2 Spanish copies and a large print copy when available.  You can reserve kits up to a year in advance, and you can order several kits at a time. Normal wear and tear on books is expected so don't let the worry of damaged books keep you from requesting books. 

Search all of the KYVL databases or choose an elementary source to find information for your topic. 

This valuable resource provides access  to a diverse, curated collection of eBooks that can easily be shared with others and downloaded through Google Classroom and Docs with G Suite for Education integration, email, or bookmarked links. These eBooks will be useful for any staff interested in growing professionally! 

Explore thousands of primary sources- letters, photographs, speeches, posters, maps, and videos. Discover activities you can teach with! All provided by the National Archives so that you can provide students with inquiry experiences.

Resource Guides for each grade level that connect the new Kentucky-centric KAS for Social Studies to a primary source from our online collection. Possible discussion questions are also included. 

An engaging collection of resources that bring books to life. Meet authors and illustrators with exclusive movies and recordings. Find books trailers and publisher provide book discussion prompts and activities for popular books! Use the search box below if you already know the title or author you want to search for.

Provides access to thousands of standards-aligned digital resources with videos, images, interactives, lesson plans and articles. 

Check here for downloadable books, resources, and learning materials. New books are continuously added.

NoveList helps you choose your next read. You can browse by genre, read alikes, or age group!