Reading

For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.

We invite you to browse our beautiful books, learn more about how we got started, and peruse our Manifesto of what it means to "live Barefoot."

Sign up today to receive FREE access to eBook Libraries, specifically curated for students and families to use at home.

Featured Resources from TeachingBooks.

This is a resource roundup to help you navigate the options and find what you need, when you need it. It is important that we continue to engage children in daily opportunities that foster curiosity, creativity, movement and literacy learning.

FREE access to our JLG Digital online reading platform!

Free Downloadable Books

We need to distance ourselves, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help each other. During difficult times, we often see the most beautiful acts of kindness. Visit this site if you’re home and looking for things to do.

Famous People Reading Children's Books!

Storyline Online streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.

As schools and students, families and educators adapt to the current health crisis, WGBH — in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and WGBY/New England Public Media — is supporting them by gathering some of our free, trusted digital resources from PBS LearningMedia and our award-winning educational preschool programming. PBS LearningMedia resources span disciplines for grades PreK-12, are aligned to national and state standards, and include videos, comprehensive lessons, and other activities. Start exploring your resource options below.