Resources

📚 Literacy and Reading Support

• NC Kids Digital Library (via NC LIVE)
  https://nckids.overdrive.com
  Free e-books and audiobooks for NC students with a library card.
  
  

• Reading Rockets
  https://www.readingrockets.org
  Strategies, book lists, and tips to help kids grow as readers.
  
  

• Storyline Online
  https://www.storylineonline.net
  Free children’s books read aloud by actors.
  
  

🔢 Math Practice

• Illustrative Mathematics Tasks (K–5)
  https://tasks.illustrativemathematics.org
  Problem-solving activities aligned to standards.
  
  

• Greg Tang Math
  https://gregtangmath.com
  Interactive math games and printable puzzles.
  
  

• Khan Academy Kids
  https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
  Free app for math and reading skills.
  
  

📝 NC Curriculum & Standards

• NC Standard Course of Study (K–5)
  https://www.dpi.nc.gov/standards-instruction
  Outlines what students are expected to know in each grade.
  
  

• NC Check-Ins and Practice Tests
  https://www.ncpublicschools.org
  Helps parents see sample test questions.
  
  

🎨 Science & Social Studies

• NC Museum of Natural Sciences
  https://naturalsciences.org
  Virtual exhibits, activities, and field trip info.
  
  

• NC Digital Heritage Center
  https://www.digitalnc.org
  Explore NC’s history with kid-friendly archives.
  
  

• PBS Kids
  https://pbskids.org
  Educational games, videos, and science activities.
  
  

🤝 Family Engagement & Support

• NC PTA
  https://ncpta.org
  Resources for family involvement in schools.
  
  

• Parent Toolkit
  https://www.parenttoolkit.com
  Tips for supporting learning, health, and emotional growth.
  
  

• Talking is Teaching
  https://talkingisteaching.org
  Activities to build language and literacy at home.