Navigating all of the free online reading resources can be very overwhelming and time-consuming!
I have compiled some of my favorite free online reading resources for you to enjoy during at-home learning.
To access each resource, click on the image.
I have created short video tutorials on how to access, use, and enjoy some of these resources.
*To see a short video tutorial, click the How Do I Use This? link at the bottom of the resource description.
The first three resources will start you from Great Sites for Wallburg. However, you can click directly on the image and it will take you to the resource itself without having to go through Great Sites for Wallburg!
NC Kids Digital Library is a FREE online library with over 29,000 new and popular ebooks, audiobooks, and videos that students of ALL ages will love!
Follett Lightboxes are an interactive learning experience through the enjoyment of an eBook. Lightboxes incorporate audio, video, Google maps, interactive activities, and research components into every eBook!
Here I have gathered TONS of links to my FAVORITE online eBooks and read alouds! Simply click on the images on the grid to go to the specific website.
KidLit TV features shows and podcasts that include read-alouds, drawing tutorials, and videos that feature the authors and illustrators of well-known and new children's books! This site is one of Mrs. Smith's FAVORITES!
Enjoy amazing books that are read in the INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION by REAL ASTRONAUTS! Wow!!
Storyline Online is an award-winning literacy program that features videos of well-known celebrities reading classic and popular children's books out loud!
Olivia Van Ledtje, an 11-year-old, has reached out to multiple well-known and famous authors/illustrators/
musicians, etc to get them to participate in read alouds, illustrations, and singing for kids who are at home due to school closure. It's amazing who all has signed up! She's created a Google Doc full of people!!
Read more about Olivia and all of her awesomeness here.
From her website: Emily Arrow is a songwriter, author, and YouTube artist known for her literacy-inspired ukulele music for young people. Her work is recognized by a mindful approach to the expressive arts!
Learn more about Emily Arrow here.
Kate Messner, author of the popular Ranger in Time series, has created a whole list of links and videos! From her website: You’ll find a growing collection of resources that include everything from first-chapter and picture book read-alouds (all shared with permission!) to drawing and writing mini-lessons. Be sure to check back often, as new resources will be added every day!!!