Library Online Catalog: Look up your next book to read
Databases
PebbleGo: Online Database (bark, bark)
Discovery Education: Log in REQUIRED with your Google Account
FactCite (lhedenberg library2021)
BrainPop and BrainpopJr: Video library of information for students in K-6. Log in with Google Account/Waffle
Reasearch It- Free research resources, magazines and books from the Connecticut State Library. Students have access at school and home. If using from home a valid connecticut Library Card is needed.
Here is a video on how to use ResearchIt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwIK2rSSnYk&feature=youtu.be
DK Find Out - A great database resource for searching about different topics.
FactMonster - Free database with tons of resources from math to history
Epic Books- non fiction books for research projects Library code is VHQ1798
Search Engines
Kiddle
KidRex
General Search: http://www.sweetsearch.com/
Keyboard Skills
Dance Mat Typing (Grades K-1)- Typing practice
Typing club (Grades 2-6)- Students can log into their accounts or use the free version of the app
Keyboard Zoo - Learning to locate letters on the keyboard. Good for grades PK-1
Digital Citizenship
Common Sense Media: Information on digital citizenship, as well as good information on anything media (book reviews and movie reviews)
Coding
Santa Tracker
Code.org - Learn more about coding. Good resource for parents and teachers.
Khan Academy
Information for Parents - Information for parents about coding, coding apps, and more articles about the advantages of teaching children to code.
Miscellaneous Links
ABCya - Great website for educational games for grades K-5
Fact Monster - Online version of the world almanac. Search for facts!
National Geographic Kids - Want information on animals around the world? This is the place to search.
Google Earth
Databases
PebbleGo: Online Database (bark, bark)
Discovery Education: Log in REQUIRED with your Google Account
FactCite (lhedenberg library2021)
BrainPop and BrainpopJr: Video library of information for students in K-6. Log in with Google Account/Waffle
Reasearch It- Free research resources, magazines and books from the Connecticut State Library. Students have access at school and home. If using from home a valid connecticut Library Card is needed.
Here is a video on how to use ResearchIt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwIK2rSSnYk&feature=youtu.be
DK Find Out - A great database resource for searching about different topics.
FactMonster - Free database with tons of resources from math to history
Epic Books- non fiction books for research projects Library code is VHQ1798
Search Engines
Kiddle
KidRex
General Search: http://www.sweetsearch.com/
Keyboard Skills
Dance Mat Typing (Grades K-1)- Typing practice
Typing club (Grades 2-6)- Students can log into their accounts or use the free version of the app
Keyboard Zoo - Learning to locate letters on the keyboard. Good for grades PK-1
Digital Citizenship
Common Sense Media: Information on digital citizenship, as well as good information on anything media (book reviews and movie reviews)
Coding
Santa Tracker
Code.org - Learn more about coding. Good resource for parents and teachers.
Khan Academy
Information for Parents - Information for parents about coding, coding apps, and more articles about the advantages of teaching children to code.
Miscellaneous Links
ABCya - Great website for educational games for grades K-5
Fact Monster - Online version of the world almanac. Search for facts!
National Geographic Kids - Want information on animals around the world? This is the place to search.
Google Earth
