Elementary Resources to Support Literacy At Home

  • Prodigy English- Helps students in Grades 1-6 develop reading and language skills

    EPIC- Explore over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and learning videos

    National Geographic- Encourages students to explore, and learn through animal videos, brain boosters, and educational games

    Storylineonline- Streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations 

    Time For Kids- Articles are customized to differing grade-level bands

    Starfall- Children’s website which teaches basic reading and writing skills

    ReadWorks- Uses articles to support reading comprehension at all levels

  • Funbrain

    This free website is full of learning games for students in kindergarten through grade 8.

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  • Scholastic News for Kids:

    A parent section, Family Matters, offers parents tips for using this innovative kids' news site at home to introduce their children to the events, people, and ideas that shape our world.

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  • ABC Teach

    A good site for kids, parents and teachers. There are many free components as well as a yearly subscription for $25.00. Material is primarily for grades K-6, although they are extending the middle school and high school components. Teachers and parents can join an on-line forum community for specific topics and grade levels related to literacy.

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  • Reading is Fundamental

    It promotes the fun of reading, the importance of book choice and the benefits to families of having books at home.

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