Tutor.com has partnership with WCPL. If students have public library cards, they should be able to set up free accounts.
WCPSS offers the Family Academy Parent Workshops to the WCPSS school and community to provide parents with the tool to help their children with their academic success.
Remote Learning Tips for Families of Students with Special Needs
First Book's resources for Supporting Students at Home
Common Sense Media Back to School Resources
Get a library card and use it to link to Libby. Libby even has magazines!
Play audiobooks during chores or commutes. Libro.fm supports idependent bookstores.
Check out Common Sense Media for book, movie, TV show, or video game reviews before you stream/download. As a family, write a review for some of your favorite movies or books.
Have family read-alouds-- even if all children can read independently. They build community and empathy.
Learn something new (any kind of game, tricks, or recipe) by following instructions or rules.
In Raleigh and Wake County, we are fortunate to have ample access to books and reading materials.
Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL)
Independent Bookstores
For younger children
Wake Smart Start supports Imagination Library which will send a picture book to your home every month until the child is 5
PJ Library sends books and music celebrating Jewish culture to children up to age 8. PJ Our Way is for ages 9-12.
Wake Up & Read book distribution
Literacy calendars and articles from Demco and Reading is Fundamental
Resources from Every Child a Reader include the campaigns like Children's Book Week, Get Caught Reading, and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Jason Reynolds is 2020 Ambassador.