Scholastic BookFlix is a truly unique paired fiction and nonfiction eBook library for PreK-3 kids. Thematically paired fiction and nonfiction titles are designed to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery.
ABDO Reference Online is a digital bookshelf of 77 reference e-book titles including encyclopedias, field guides, and early encyclopedias for beginning readers. Titles include high-interest topics such as sports, animals, pets, and even Taylor Swift 😉 These can be accessed by multiple students at one time with one click easy access in ClassLink (no sign-in required).
PebbleGo is packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities. There are over 1600 articles covering five subject areas: animals, science, health, social studies, and biographies. No matter the subject you're teaching or the unique needs and interests of your students, PebbleGo has you covered.
Complete with scaffolding to support differentiated instruction, engaging multimedia within each article to maximize comprehension, and interactive lessons, activities, and games to reinforce learning, PebbleGo is a go-to resource for introducing research concepts and supporting the curriculum.
The link to log-in to PebbleGo is located in ClassLink. Please let us know if you have questions on accessing it!
When you log into PebbleGo, there is also a tab to access our Capstone Interactive E-Book collection. These books can be launched with one-click and have multi-user and simultaneous access. They also include read aloud audio for every book which helps engage students and provides evidence-based scaffolding for pre-readers, struggling readers, English language learners, and more.
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Epic! is a kids subscription-based reading and learning platform. It offers access to over 40,000 digital books and videos for children ages 12 and under and can be accessed on mobile or desktop devices. Books are available in read-to-me and audiobook formats and include both non-fiction and fiction titles The Epic! app offers personalized recommendations based on a child's reading level and interest. Users can search for books, videos and quizzes on Epic! based on age, keyword and reading levels.
Epic is free to access during the school day. Parents can pay for a monthly subscription for their children to access at home after school hours.
Students can log in during the school day by following these steps:
1) Go to www.getepic.com
2) Click on "I'm a kid"
3) Click on "School"
4) Enter the class code vxt6210
5) Click on your grade level or "guest"
6) Start exploring and reading!
Vooks is an entire library of storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation, read-aloud narration, engaging music and sound, and read-along text. Educational, safe, and ad-free screen time that inspires a lifelong love of reading.
Teachers can access Vooks for free by creating an account. Families can pay for a monthly subscription.