Students at Tokeneke School have access to many online resources. Most sites require a username and password that students have been given at school. Please contact Ms. Choiniere via email if you need this information. nchoiniere-kroeker@darienps.org
Scholastic BookFlix is a literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic. Enjoy books the connection of fact and fiction. Some titles available are Scrambled States of America; Click, Clack, Moo; Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Diary of a Worm.
BrainPop, Jr. is a great resource for grades 1 - 3 with topics related to Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Each topic has an animated movie with Moby to explain key concepts. There are games, quizzes, conceptual mapping and other activities for students. 1st graders have created their own usernames and passwords in library class. Please contact Ms. Choiniere if you would like that information. Students in K-3 grade can use their login with G-Suite (Google). To do this you will need to use the link to BrainPop below and THEN choose BrainPop, Jr. from the BrainPop choices - top left of screen
PebbleGo is the award winning PreK-2 database for reading and research. The PebbleGo databases make learning and improving reading and research skills fun, building on children’s interest. PebbleGo offers four databases: PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Science, PebbleGo Biographies and PebbleGo Social Studies.
BrainPop is a great resource for grades 4 and 5 with topics related to Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Each topic has an animated movie with Moby to explain key concepts. There are games, quizzes, conceptual mapping and other activities for students. Students in 3-5 grade should login with G-Suite (Google).
FreedomFlix, offers students the chance to read eBooks related to important events in world and American history. The print versions of the books are part of the Cornerstones of Freedom series. All the eBooks feature videos, audio, images, and text. Listed below are the major subject divisions.
PebbleGo Next is a database for reading and research geared toward students in grades 3 - 6 that supports reading and research skills. Tokeneke School subscribes to 4 of the PebbleGo Next databases: PebbleGo Next States, Native Americans, Science and Social Studies
Noodle Tools is a resource students in 4th and 5th grade will use to create a bibliography. Tokeneke students use the MLA format and select MLA starter when creating a list of citations. To access your Noodle Tools click the link and login with your GAFE account information. Click on the link for a quick guide to creating a bibliography in NT - Create Bibliography
PowerKnowledge Science Databases are online resources specifically designed for learners in grades 3 to 6. You have access to Life Science, Physical Science and Earth and Space Science topics. There are videos, articles, pictures and games
Scholastic Go (formerly Go Grolier) gives students access to 2 online encyclopedias as well as an animal database and a states database. The encyclopedia appropriate for most elementary readers it The New Book of Knowledge. The animal database is called Amazing Animals of the World and the states database is America the Beautiful.
Scholastic TrueFlix is a nonfiction/informational text resource that makes the True Books Series from Scholastic interactive and fun to read. Topics focus on social studies and science including ancient civilizations, U.S. regions, U.S. Government, disasters, ecosystems, human body, solar system and many more.
World Book Online is an online encyclopedia. Choose between Kids, Student, Timelines and Spanish Version.
eBooks related to American Revolution and Westward Expansion - These books are related to the 5th and 4th grade units of study. Click the link to access the from Gareth Stevens Publishing Company.
eBooks related to Westward Expansion - These books are related to the 4th grade unit of study. Click the link to access the 2 books from Rosen Publishing Company.
**NEW** eBooks related to American Revolution - These books support the 5th unit of study. Click the link to access the from Big Timber Media Company (Focus Readers)
eBooks related to American Revolution and Westward Expansion - These books are related to the 5th and 4th grade units of study. Click the link to access the books through ePointPlus. Please note these do not have read aloud or notetaking functions built in to the program.
eBooks related to American Revolution and Westward Expansion - These books are related to the 5th and 4th grade units of study. Click the link to access the books. You will need to click Log In in the top right corner. If you need help accessing the books, Contact Ms. Choiniere for username and password.
Click on this link to get to login for All Elementary Apps.
Follow the instructions in the guide below for using a Clever Badge and camera (K - Grade 1) or Google Account Login if you don't have the badge and camera access.
This is a video to help you find images you have the right to use. It takes you through the steps for an Advanced Search with Google Images.