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Free Online Resources for Kids

   

The Just for Kids Streaming Collection for public libraries gives children—and their parents—a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform they can freely explore and enjoy. Just for Kids has the educational videos children want to watch—Sesame Street, The Electric Company, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more—plus songs, games, and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young minds! 

Check it out for free HERE!

 

 

The Mailbox School & District is packed with 52,000+ fun and engaging ideas, activities, and worksheets that help inspire imaginations!

Check it out for free HERE!

 

 
The World Almanac for Kids includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning The World Almanac, Chelsea House, and Facts On File sets and series! Each topic area provides resources for homework, reports, and projects, and all kids can explore age-appropriate subjects while developing online research skills with a trusted content source.
Check it out for free HERE!
 
 
www.starfall.com
Use this website to work on literacy with your child.

www.abcya.com
Browse grade-level material for math, literacy, academic games and so much more!

www.funbrain.com
Read stories and enjoy their math arcade!

20 Really Cool and Useful Websites for Kids

60 of the Best STEAM Apps Teachers Love - WeAreTeachers

Top 7 Science Websites for Kids


 


Online Resources

 

  For Parents and Care Givers -- Caregivers are encouraged to have their children use the library from an early age, as this will make them more likely to remain users in future years. (Coming Soon!)

 

 

 

  For Educators and Groups –
        ·Online Resources
        ·Assignment Alert Package -- (Coming Soon!)

 

 

 

 School Center -- Skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.

 Homework Resources – Online Reference Resources

 

Math & ELA MCAS Assessment Practice Program

Elementary School -- Math and English Language Art Skills Improvement

Middle School -- Math, English Language Art, Social Studies Skills Improvement & High School Entrance Exams Preparation

High School -- Math, English Language Art, Social Studies, Science, Technology and Logic & Reasoning Skills Improvement


Educational Resources

Educational Resources

Gale in Context (Elementary)
Learn about animals, plants, music science, sports, and more!

Britannica Fundamentals
Activities, games, videos, and more!

Britannica Library Children
Comprehensive encyclopedia with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and more.

Britannica Escolar
Enciclopedia en Español
Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish

Gale in Context (Middle School)
Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers.

Gale in Context Biography
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history.

At the present time, the Holyoke Public Library does not offer tutoring for children. Please ask your child’s teacher about tutoring options available through the School Department.

 

  BookFlix – an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.

 

 

 

 

  Miss Humblebee's Academy – an award-winning, online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten. The curriculum lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success. The curriculum is theme based and fully interactive with sound cues.

 



 


Award Winners for All Ages

Sure to be a hit!

Looking for a school project idea, or just wanting to explore one of those books you've always heard about but never had time to read?  The links below should have just what you need.  A Newberry or Caldecott title is just a click away.  Also enjoy exploring information about all the other great awards and winners.

ALA award winners




YALSA teen book awards


Just for Kids Streaming Collection

The Just for Kids Streaming Collection for public libraries gives children—and their parents—a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform they can freely explore and enjoy. Just for Kids has the educational videos children want to watch—Sesame Street, The Electric Company, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more—plus songs, games, and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young minds!


The Mailbox School & District  

The Mailbox School & District is packed with 52,000+ fun and engaging ideas, activities, and worksheets that help inspire imaginations!

 

 


The World Almanac for Kids 

 

The World Almanac for Kids includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning The World Almanac, Chelsea House, and Facts On File sets and series! Each topic area provides resources for homework, reports, and projects, and all kids can explore age-appropriate subjects while developing online research skills with a trusted content source.


PBS KidsPBS Kids


Where kids can play free reading games and activities with their parents, teachers, and caregivers!


Magic Tree House Kids

Magic Tree House


The first Magic Tree House book was published in 1992, introducing the world to Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who discover a magical tree house filled with books. In Dinosaurs Before Dark, the tree house takes them on their first journey, an adventure in prehistoric times. Since then, the magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie - and lucky readers! - on many more adventures through time to different places around the world.


Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid


Fun science games and interactive videos.

Games include "Let's fly", "Red Light / Green Light", "Weather Surprise", "Snowflake Match", and more.

Give it a try!


PBS Cyberchase

PBS Cyberchase


Fun and educational games - math, sports, science, environment, geometry, and more. And it's from PBS!


Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood


Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is a new animated Daniel Tiger's Neighborhoodprogram for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 which builds on the pioneering PBS series, Mister Rogers'™ Neighborhood. This new series, for a new generation of children, tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers'™ landmark social-emotional curriculum. Through imagination, creativity and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life.


Starfall

Starfall

Where kids can play free reading games and activities with their parents, teachers, and caregivers.


Mickey Mouse

Disney Junior!


Fun games, stories, music, videos, and more - all with your favorite Disney characters!

 

 

 

 


National Geographic KIDSNational Geographic Kids


Play "Big Gulp", where you guide your mouse through some twisty SNAKE mazes. Or, try the "River Explorer", or "Cranberry Swing".

If you're really feeling smart today, check out the Anagram Farm. I'll bet you can't solve the puzzles without at least one hint!

 

 


NASA Kids' ClubNASA Kids'Club

Are you a future astronaut? Or do you just want to have a little fun in space? Check out the Nasa Kids' Club for some cool games, and fun facts about space - Like this....did you know that Buzz Lightyear actually flew along on a real space mission??