Primary Division (K–2)
Resources for K–2 students and families
TSC students now have access to this learning resources for K–2 students which includes digital books, videos, activites, and more. Accessible only while in the TSC building
Fantastic fiction and non-fiction ebooks for K–5 readers!
Email your classroom teacher for log-in information.
Explore a wide collection of high quality fiction and non-fiction ebooks.
Non-fiction research resource for grades K–3. In English & Español! Email your Librarian or your classroom teacher for Password
Click the READ MORE tab on every topic to read free ebooks. Learn about: Animals, Science, Biographies, Social Studies, and Dinosaurs. Includes videos, games, and more.
Ebooks for K–4
Email your Librarian or your classroom teacher for Password
Do you like to read Mercy Watson books? Geronimo Stilton? Nancy Drew? Because of Winn Dixie? Find all these and much more....
High quality video read-alouds for K–5
Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books with creatively produced videos. Presented by the Screen Actors Guild.
Educational videos, texts, activities and more.
Email your classroom teacher for Password
Includes movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos. Downloadable curricular activities and recommended off-screen home activities. Primarily for K–4.
K–2 reading resources, free for 2020–21 school year. "Materials are organized by...Phonics Scope and Sequence, and can be quickly navigated."
Explore TSC Digital Library, available through the student reading app, Sora!
The collection of titles in Sora is like the TSC’s physical library, only it provides 24/7 access to ebooks and audiobooks. Visit soraapp.com or download the app for free, and sign-in with your TSC email and password to start borrowing and reading books today!
Questions? Contact your Librarian, Ms. Neffson, at tneffson@theschool.columbia.edu
Need help getting started?
Visit the Library Topic page for your class to find out more about logging-in and using Sora. Check the Sora FAQ, watch the short introduction to Sora video or follow the step-by-step guide to Getting Started with Sora. If you still have questions about Sora, you can contact your Librarian, Ms. Neffson, at tneffson@theschool.columbia.edu
Follow these links to learn . . .
how to Read ebooks or Listen to Audio books
how to Return a book, Renew a book, or Place a hold
how to Find your assigned books
how to Mark a book as done
Need help logging-in to Sora or setting your password?
Visit Ms. Marcel's Primary Technology page or contact the tech team at helpdesk@theschool.columbia.edu
SoraIntroVideo.mp4Need help choosing a book?
Try exploring the list of Great Books for Grades K–2. Or check out a list on another topic that interests you, like Sports, Science, or Things To Make and Do.
A resource for Kindergarten and 1st grade students to dive more deeply into some of the science topics and concepts they are learning about in Science class. You'll find digital books, online learning resources and websites to investigate, videos to watch, experiments to try at home, and more! This site will evolve and grow as the year goes on.