Remote Learning Resources: 3rd – 5th Grade

OCL Databases (Available with a library card)

E-books, Literacy and Core Subject Resources

CultureGrams

→ Countries, U.S. states and Canadian provinces with statistics, customs, maps, recipes, holidays, daily life, geography, videos, famous people and everything that is needed for most country and state reports.

Explora – Children’s

→ An easy to use database for students to search by keyword or by topic to find articles from encyclopedias, magazines, news sources, and biographies. Includes features to listen along with the text and search by Lexile level. (Grades K–5)

LearningExpress Library 3.0

→ Free prep and practice tests. Included are Mathematics skills improvement and English Language Arts skill improvement tests for 4th and 5th grade students.

Novelist K – 8 Plus

→ What to read next? Type in a book you enjoyed and find read-alikes. You can also search by reading level and curriculum areas. (Grades K – 8)

Scholastic BookFlix®

→ BookFlix® is a digital literacy resource that pairs fiction and nonfiction eBook materials. Watch a classic video storybook and participate in the activities to develop and practice essential reading skills. (Grade PreK – 3)

Scholastic ScienceFlix®

→ Curriculum-driven leveled content is integrated with interactive features and intuitive navigation in this highly engaging mobile-ready science resource. Emphasis on the latest STEM thinking and the Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix provides students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos and multiple text types. (Grade 4 – 9)

Scholastic Teachables®

→ Educator-Created and Expert-Vetted Teaching Materials. Unlimited online access to the best classroom-tested printables.

Scholastic TrueFlix®

→ Offering dozens of units to supplement social studies and science core curricula learning. TrueFlix is a highly-engaging multimedia resource that can be used in the library, the classroom, on mobile devices, or at home. (Grade 3 and up)

TumbleBooks

→ A collection of animated, talking picture books. There are also puzzles and games, children’s classics in read-along format, and some title in Spanish and French. The database includes materials for up to age 12. (Grades PreK-6)

World Almanac for Kids Online

→ Find information from history to science, reading, and famous people. Easy to use and filled with fun facts.

World Book Kids

→ Explore different topics, with pictures, articles, games, science projects, maps, and more. Includes features to listen along with the text. (Grades K - 6)

World Book eBooks

→ A digital library for all ages and reading levels. Books are easily searchable by topic, reading level and curriculum subject.

To see all of the databases available from OCL, click here.

Other Recommended Resources – External Websites

STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design, Mathematics

Math Snacks

→ Short videos and games to introduce different math concepts to school-age kids. (Grades 4 – 8)

NASA for Educators

→ Lesson plans, videos, simulations and more from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (Grades K–12)

National Geographic Kids

→ There are a wide range of activities available, from games to videos and exploratory modules on a wide variety of topics like space, U.S. states and animals. (Grades 3 – 6)

Scratch

→ Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT especially for beginning coders ages eight and older. Use the Scratch website or download the free software to create, remix, and share coding projects like games and animations in a safe online community.

Sketchpad

→ An online platform for making digital art. Paint and draw with a wide range of tools and special effects or add clip art and text. Sketchpad’s website can be used on a computer or a tablet.

Smithsonian Fun Stuff for Kids Online

→ Find activities, games, apps, and other learning resources from Smithsonian institutions as well as animal live streams from the National Zoo.

Literacy and Reading

Reading is Fundamental Literacy Central

→ An online hub for literacy and reading that features many lesson plans, activities, and printable materials such as book-themed word searches, crossword puzzles, and memory games. Click “Find a Book” to search for specific books and paired activities. You can also search by grade level and material type. Note that a log-in is required to access the Puzzle Creator. (Grades PreK –12)

ReadWriteThink

→ An online reading and language arts hub jointly hosted by the International Literacy Association and the National Council for Teachers of English. Features printable activities, book recommendations, and interactive tools like a digital comic book creator. (Grades K – 12)

Reading Rockets

→ Resources, activities, and reading tips for parents focused on building reading skills and developing a love of reading in their children. Features downloadable Reading Adventure Packs with activities parents and children can do together. (Grades PreK –5)

Social Studies