Resources for Caregivers

We have gathered an excellent list of websites that will provide you with the resources necessary to support your child's learning. These sites will also assist you in making informed decisions regarding books, media, and technology tailored to your child's needs. 

Education Resources

  • Encyclopedia Britannica
  • Gale in Context: Elementary  (Formerly Kids InfoBits) - "Students can learn at a comfortable pace as they move through trusted Gale content including thousands of images, hundreds of videos, and over 1,500 custom charts and graphs. Elementary delivers age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content that covers a broad range of subjects, like animals, geography, health, influential people, literature, social studies, sports, and technology."
  • PebbleGo - "PebbleGo is a collection of nonfiction articles specifically designed for K-2 students. Packed with informational text, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas."
  • CIA World Factbook - "Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities."

Reading Resources

  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten - "Paul Pratt Memorial Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to five years can participate."
  • Children's Audiobooks (Hoopla)
  • Children's Collection (Libby)
  • Children's Music (Hoopla)
  • Children's Movies (Hoopla)
  • iVOX for Kids - "iVOX is a children’s book app which uses the latest in storytelling technology to delight and engage curious young minds. Children ages 2-10 can follow along with a story while interacting with its characters and scenes—immersing them in the narrative like never before." 
  • Reading Rockets - "Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help... Our goal is to bring the reading research to life -- to spread the word about reading instruction and to present 'what works' in a way that parents and educators can understand and use." -- From website 

Reviews and Recommendations

  • A Mighty Girl - "The world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls."
  • Brightly - "Brightly provides passionate parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools they need — such as tips and advice, book recommendations, Brightly Storytime, which features read-aloud and flip along videos, and more — to keep kids connected to books through every age & stage of life. We take pride in working with a diverse group of contributors, authors, and partners who cover a wide range of topics for readers of all ages in order to cultivate a love of books and reading in children."
  • Common Sense Media - "Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive."

Book Lists and Award Winners

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