Tumble Book Library

K-6 children's ebook database, free access given to public libraries and their patrons through Aug. 31, 2020. Username: tumble735 Password: books

 

Teen Book Cloud

gr 7-12 ebook database, free access given to public libraries and their patrons through Aug. 31, 2020. Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6

 

Audio Book Cloud

all ages audiobook database, free access given to public libraries and their patrons through Aug. 31, 2020. Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6

 

Reading is Fundamental

Access “Skybrary” for free, for 1 month, to access a kid-friendly app that gives children ages 2-9 access to 900+ eBooks, and 190 video learning adventures with Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton.

 

Mango Languages

the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. (Find in this alphabetical list of CCLS databases/tools.)

 

Classroom Cereal

Grammar practice in free, printable short stories.

 

CommonLit

CommonLit is a nonprofit edtech company with an online library of over 1,500 authentic reading passages, text sets, units, and digital learning tools.

 

Duolingo

learn foreign languages

 

Mindful Poetry Moments

a free program that offers a chance to pause and reflect on poetry's ability to encounter ourselves, the world, and the mystery of each other. Participating schools, individuals and organizations will be offered recordings of poets reading their work. The audio will be accompanied by mindful prompts and meaning-making questions like "Does this poem encourage gratitude? How?” and "What’s a line in this poem that brings a strong visual image to your mind?"

 

ReadWorks

ReadWorks is an online resource of reading passages and lesson plans for students of all levels K-12.

 

NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing (that can happen anytime during the year.) The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month. The program includes lesson plans from prewriting to publishing help kids to develop and fine-tune their writing skills.

 

American Sign Language University

American Sign Language University is a resource site for ASL students and teachers. Here you will find information and resources to help you learn ASL and improve your signing.

 

30 Poetry Games and Activities for Kids

compiled by WeAreTeachers.com

 

Audible.com

For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.

 

The Spanish Experiment

Well-known children's stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Great for kids... and adults too! Read along in Spanish or English.

 

The French Experiment

Some well-known children's stories translated into French and spoken by a native French speaker. Great for kids... and adults too! Read along in French or English.

 

Junior Library Guild - @ Home

FREE access to our JLG Digital online reading platform! With JLG Gold Standard eBooks for Elementary, Middle School and High school students, JLG Digital gives you and your readers unlimited access* to read books online from any device. There is no limit to the number of users who can access the books, so tell your home-bound students to click to their hearts' content! Titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available. NOTICE: Usernames & passwords are no longer needed!

 

ASL Lessons from Gallaudet University

Learn basic ASL with our free online interactive lessons.