LibGuides: Online Learning & Enrichment Resources: Elementary

COVID-19 Information for Kids

Cornavirus Social Story
A social story created by Amanda McGuiness to help families talk about cornavirus.
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Comic based off a NPR news story explaining cornoavirus.
Coronavirus PSA: How to Fight the New Bad Guy in Town by Jason Reynolds
In a special PSA for The Story Seeds Podcast, Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, gives kids (and grownups!) eight everyday tips for fighting germs and staying healthy, plus an example of a recipe homemade hand sanitizer (for all those slime makers out there).

Statewide Resources

Explora for Primary Schools (Grades K - 5)
EBSCO’s research database for students K-5 features colorful pictures and school subject categories for easy browsing. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
Ocean State Libraries Kids eZone
Use your RI library card to access eBooks and audiobooks on your personal devices.
World Book Activity Corner (Ages 3+)
Thousands of cross-curricular, low-cost, fun yet educational projects for ages 3 and up. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
World Book Early Learning (Grades Pre-K - 2)
Videos, games, stories, and activities on a variety of topics for preschoolers and early elementary students. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
World Book eBooks (Grades 1 - 12)
eBook collection that includes highly illustrated, engaging titles that cover a span of topics and reading levels. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (Grades 1 - 4)
Dedicated Spanish-language database containing videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary for ESL students and Spanish-learners. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
World Book Kids (Grades 1 - 4)
Educational games, activities, and projects on a variety of topics for grades 1 - 4. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
World Book Kids eLearn Arabic (Grades 1 - 4)
Arabic-language reference site developed specifically for primary students. eLearn features an easy-to-follow layout, hands-on activities, world maps, customizable country resources, educational games, videos, and pictures. Free access provided to Rhode Islanders by AskRI.
RICAT: Online School Library Catalogs
Links to online school library catalogs for RILINK members, encompassing 205 members and covering 70% of students in the state.

General

Khan Academy
Khan Academy is providing free resources to parents to help support their Pre-K - 12 students during school closures. Resources include daily livestreams, daily schedule templates, and various guides.
Lakeshore Learning
Free resources including activity and lesson plans, templates, and printables from the educational retailer Lakeshore Learning.
PBS Learning Media
Free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans for grades K - 12 curated by PBS and WGBH.
Scholastic Learn at Home
Free interactive and hands-on lessons for grades Pre-K through 6+. Requires registration.
School closure learning guide during Coronavirus
Grade based toolkits for K - 12 developed by GreatSchools.org that include worksheets, book lists, and parent cue cards.

Art

Draw Every Day with JJK
Daily drawing lessons led by author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosocka on his YouTube channel.
TinkerLab
Free hands-on art and science activities for Pre-K & up.

Health and Phys. Ed.

Active Home Resources
Games and lessons for at home movement activities developed by the Online Physical Education Network.
GoNoodle
A free collection movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
H.Y.P.E. at Home
A collection of free, fun, standards-based dance breaks that encourage physical activity at home. developed by Hip Hop Public Health.

Math

Bedtime Math
Screen free hands-on math activities. The free Bedtime Math app is also available for iOS and Android for additional math activities for ages 3 - 9.
Math Playground
Free math games, logic puzzles and brain builders for grades 1 - 6.

Reading and Writing

Storyline Online
Free streaming videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Poetry Foundation
Poems for children with accompanying videos.

Science

NASA Kids Club
Free games of various skill levels for children pre-K through grade 4 that support national education standards in STEM -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
HowStuffWorks
Easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works. Includes videos and illustrations explaining thousands of topics.

Social Studies

Time for Kids
News stories appropriate for kids in grades K - 6.
Rhode Island State Civics and History
Free RI government and history guides, timelines, and printables from the RI Secretary of State.
National Geographic Kids
Free games, videos, quizzes, and articles on a variety of topics for kids 6 and up.