Rocket Spelling - lets your students practice spelling patterns and high-frequency words in a fun and gamified way. Best of all, Rocket Spelling usually requires a paid subscription, but due to the current crisis, we are now giving it away for FREE for the rest of this school year. Enter coupon code COVID19 when you register, and we'll give your students full Rocket Spelling access for the next 90 days.
Audible - instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help your student continue dreaming, learning, and just be a kid. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
EPIC - offers free worldwide Remote Student Access through the end of the school year (June 30th, 2020), by teacher invitation — no credit card required. Families only need an invitation from their teacher to get started. Students will have anywhere, anytime access to the full Epic library on all devices (including web browsers, the iOS app and the Android app), and teachers can stay connected to their students by assigning books and collections and tracking reading activity and progress.
Readtopia - a special education instructional program designed for middle and high school students with autism and other complex needs. It serves as an integrated comprehensive reading curriculum across several domains of study including ELA, Math, Social Studies, Life Skills, and Science. The company is providing a full unit free of charge. Follow the link and scroll to the part of the page on pricing where you will find a link to sign up for a free access to a unit.
Tar Heel Reader - an online collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a range of topics. Each book can be read using built-in speech synthesis and accessed using multiple interfaces including touch screens, switches (1-3) and eye-gaze. Read books without registering. To write books, request an access code at tarheelreader@cs.unc.edu
Storyline Online - streams videos featuring famous actors reading children’s books. Children can see the book pages and read along with these award-winning books. Children of all ages and their parents will find new books to love and old favorites on this site.
AAC Language Lab - offers real-life solutions in support of language development for children who use augmentative and alternative communication. Explore language stages and interactive materials designed for Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), Educators and Parents. Knowing many schools are closed, the company is providing a FREE 2-month subscription option to allow educators and families to access quick and easy activities to engage children at home. Start by creating an account then, under My Account, go to Purchase for Myself and select Free 2 Month Trial under the Language Lab purchase options.
AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom - an online resource for teaching communication and interaction across the day, including a special section to help parents teach communication during everyday routines. Sign up for a free account and then check out the resources including the section on Core Words at Home.