Homeschooling Resources for Parents
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at ACFPLWould you like to participate in the library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program?
Print out the attached reading log or simply write the titles down on a piece of paper at home. When the library re-opens you'll be ahead of the game. Directions are listed on the reading log.
Don't forget to include stories you read online. Virtual story times count, too!
- Abdo Digital BooksFree until May 31st. Health-related non-fiction books for kids. Available titles explore the common cold, keeping clean, and notable illnesses throughout history.
- Audible StoriesWhile schools are out, Audible is hosting a selection of free stories for kids of all ages. Instantly stream to your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
- Bedtime MathOffers several fun, non-screen math learning activities to do at home.
- Biblioboard Free Comics and Graphich Novel E-Books for Children and Teens in New JerseyIn response to COVID-19 and library closures, the NJ State Library has partnered with BiblioBoard to launch a free e-book library of 172 graphic novels and comics available for children and teens in New Jersey.
- Code.orgComputer Science lessons, tutorials and activities for grades K-12.
- Duke Farms Distance Learning PortalDuke Farms offers free activities, lesson plans, and other resources created to inspire and educate digital visitors of all ages. Content is updated daily.
- EBSCO eBooks CollectionsThrough the end of June, EBSCO is making the following ebook collections available to the public:
Academic Search Ultimate
Business Source Ultimate
EBSCO eBooks Academic Collection
EBSCO eBooks Public Library Collection
EBSCO eBooks High School Collection
EBSCO eBook K-8 Collection
EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Collection - Great Minds -- Knowledge on the GoFree Math, ELA and Science resources for grades K-12.
- Greg Tang MathFree math resources and games.
- Middle Search (JerseyClicks)Middle Search Plus contains full text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 200 magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets.
- National Geographic Kids Science LabFeatures science experiments, videos, articles and more.
- Novelist K-8 (JerseyClicks)NoveList K-8 is especially for younger readers. It offers reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for kids in grades K-8.
- Noyes Museum of Art - Online Art ProjectsThe Noyes Museum of Art is offering online art projects with lesson plans for free on their website.
- Primary Search (JerseyClicks)Primary Search, designed specifically for elementary school libraries and public library children’s rooms, contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles)
- Reading RocketsReading Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better.
- Scholastic Learn at HomeDay-by-day projects to keep kids grades Pre-K through 9 reading, thinking and growing.
- Teen Book CloudProvided for free by Tumblebook due to COVID-19, TeenBookCloud is an online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for middle or high school readers.
- Time for Kids Digital LibraryFree for remainder of school year. Families and teachers can sign up for free access to grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ financial literacy magazine. Turnkey teaching tools, with worksheets and quizzes for families or teachers, are available.
- TumblebooksTumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBook Library takes existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book. You can choose to read story books, or have them read to you. Features include read along, non-fiction, videos, and language learning; create your playlists; and puzzles and games.
- Tutor.comTutor.com is for everyone, students k-12, college students and adults. You can get live help from a tutor or use the many study guides available. The Adult Career Center offers help with resumes, citizenship classes, GED preparation, back to school resources and more!
