Below you will find links to fun and interactive sites that host a large collection of animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, nonfiction titles, playlists, books in languages other than English, graphic novels and so much more. These resources will help early readers improve their reading and writing skills. All are free to use at home or at school!
The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read-Alouds & Activities – Pre-recorded author visits, read-aloud videos, and other virtual author activities.
Highlights Kids – Highlight Kids, based on the venerable children’s magazine, offers animated short stories, articles and Read-and-Listen poems under the “Read It” tab.
International Children’s Library – Stories from around the world in multiple languages.
Starfall.com – Free fiction, non-fiction books, plays, fables, and myths. (Click on the microphone or ear icon to have the story read to you.)
PBS Kids Games to play together as a family
Sesame Street – Wide selection of sesame street games and videos
PBS Kids – Students can play a variety of fun literacy games.
PBS Sesame Games – Students can play a variety of fun literacy games. Closed caption available.
Clifford – Activities Pre-K-2. Try the reading and writing section with students in grades 2-3.
FunBrain – Games and videos for Pre-K to 8. Reading and math.
NYC School Library System – Digital resources for K – 5 digital resources. All NOVELny resources log in automatically if you are located in New York State. If you need the password to a resource, please email libraries@schools.nyc.gov from your NYC Public Schools or educator/student email account, identify the resource, and request the password and it will be provided.
eMediaVA – This comprehensive list of free digital learning resources is provided by the VA Department of Education to support learning in all subjects. eMediaVA resources are free for all PreK-12 public, private, and home educators and students.
123HomeSchool – 300,000+ FREE printable worksheets from toddlers to teens
Kiddle Search Engine– Student-friendly search engine for research
If you have any questions about the resources on this page, please email Tagrid at TagridSihly@gmail.com.
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