Education Resources

Follett is our online catalog. To locate materials, click the Follett icon for Destiny Discover. Log in with your Google account Type in the Search box to find books by author, title, subject, series, etc. By logging into your account, you may create collections, write book reviews, flag your favorite books, read and/or check out eBooks, and more!

DISCUS stands for Digital Information for South Carolina Users. It is South Carolina’s Virtual Library which provides free 24/7 access to an electronic collection of subscription databases. Resources in DISCUS include books, magazine, maps, and even videos. The collection is easy to navigate and allows students to safely search for up-to-date information without the advertisements found in Google. We also love databases because it prepares young students to find credible sources for later academic achievement.

The Greenville County Library System has a ton of great resources for all ages including books lists, reviews, events, homework help, and free databases.

Sora's is a K-12 reading app designed to increase literacy. Sora allows students to access a extensive, age-appropriate collection of audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines via multiple devises such as a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Sora can help all students improve their comprehension, pronunciation, and vocabulary, and it has accessibility options for students with dyslexia, such as read-alongs that include highlighted text and audio narration. Log in with your school Google account.

ONLINE READ ALOUDS

Read, Wonder, and Learn! - Author Kate Messner has collected tons of videos from other authors reading their books aloud.

Storyline Online - Watch famous actors read aloud favorite picture books.

Storytime with Ryan & Craig - Prepare for lots of laughs during Storytime with Ryan & Craig!

WEBSITES FOR LEARNING

Scholastic Learn at Home - Free daily projects to keep you reading, thinking and growing.

Time for Kids - Read some fun and interesting magazines.

Code.org - Computer coding activities for all ages.

Google Interland - Play games and learn about Internet safety and digital citizenship.

Common Sense Media - More games to learn about being a good digital citizen. Common Sense Media can also help parents determine content for their children.

ABCya - ABCya provides over 300 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6.

Hour of Code - Hour of Code introduces students to computer science and programming. It includes videos and activities for learners of all skill levels, and requires students practice problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Starfall - Starfall is an educational app and website for children K-5 that offers activities, games, and songs to help them learn reading, math, music, and more.

South Carolina State Library - Check out databases, kids camps, events, books, and much more.

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