Learning Resources
Check out the full list of online resources and databases offered by the Grafton Public Library. Items marked with a * may require a Grafton Public Library card to access.
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Home Ec
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Learning Resources for Preschool & School Aged Kids
Math
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Self-care
Special Education & Special Needs Students
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Teens
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Virtual Storytimes
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GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Learning Opportunities During Covid19 Closure (by grade level)
please note all skill-building is optional due to statewide equity for online learning.
Art
#StoryMarch
Greater Boston Illustrators’ Group art prompts.
A Girl and a Glue Gun: Kids Craft Camp
McHarper Manor
DIY art
Sketching with Tony DiTerlizzi
Books & More
*Bookflix
Pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction books from Scholastic. Sign in with your Grafton Public Library Card!
*Overdrive
Digital eBook, eAudio, eMagazines
Audible Stories
free, kids audiobooks – including Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh, classics and more
AudioBookCloud
all ages audio book database
Junior Library Guild Digital
Unlimited access to read books online from any device, no login needed, for elementary, middle and high school students
Raz-Kids
Books for K-5 (your Grafton student may have an account!)
Scribd
Free 30-day account
Time Magazine for Kids (digital library)
A Young People’s History of the United States (free eBook download)
Author Neil Gaiman Free stuff to read and listen to
Author Lauren Tarshis reads first 2 chapters of I Survived the Sinking of Titanic
Elementary Resources from Random House Publishers
Middle School Resources from Random House Publishers
High School Resources from Random House Publishers
Unite for Literacy storybooks
Book Resources compiled by Librarian Bookends
Manga Read online for free
Civics
Citizenship in your Community
How can you be a good citizen at your home or school?
Kids in the House
Educational and entertaining information about the legislative branch of the United States Government to students of all ages.
National Constitution Center: We the Civics
Learn about the election process and encourages students to be active citizens in their classroom, school, home, and community
Rights and Responsibilities
A family activity from CommonSense Media.
Statistics in Schools
US Census data and resources
Street Law: Materials for at-Home Learning
Street Law is global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with more than 40 years of experience developing classroom and community programs that educate young people about law and government
Computers and Coding
Dance Mat Typing
Keyboarding skills for children
Digital Citizenship
A family activity from CommonSense Media
Hour of Code Activities
A variety of activities and tutorials based on coding.
Scratch
Video game design and logic theory
Games
CBC Kids Games
Harry Potter Digital Escape Room
Minecraft Education Collection
National Geographic Games
Dungeons & Dragons
D&D Adventure: “Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount”
Free Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount Module on Roll 20 (see this in-house guide for more information to get started)
Roll 20 – a virtual gaming option for D&D
Virtual Dice Rolling for those of you without your own set of game dice
Watch D&D Play on Critical Role‘s Youtube Channel
Basic Rules for those of you who need a refresher or for anyone just getting started
D&D Beyond – rules, tools, and D&D community
5th Edition SRD – online index of rules, characters, monsters, spells, and more
D&D 5th Edition Community Wiki – crows-sourced online index of rules, characters, monsters, spells, and more
Article from Polygon with more ideas on how to tabletop at home during the current crisis
General Learning Resources for Preschool and School Age Kids
*Bookflix
Pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction books from Scholastic. Sign in with your Grafton Public Library card.
*Kids Infobits
Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports and more
*Tutor.com
Access knowledgeable, vetted K-12 tutors in a variety of academic subjects 2-9pm daily, for free
*Overdrive
Digital eBook, eAudio, eMagazines
ABCYa.com
Free educational games related to math, sight words, and more.
At Home Activities for Parents and Young Children
24 ideas to build academic skills, communication skills, motor skills, and social-emotional skills.
BrainPop
Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health and ESL, Engineering & Tech topics, currently FREE.
Grafton students may be able to log in with their Google Drive accounts.
Cafe Menu
The CAFE Literacy System ensures that students master reading skills through a set of strategies you teach them to apply while they complete daily reading and writing activities.
Early Childhood Education Resources from Mass.gov
Free Printable Worksheets
For grades PreK-8, arranged by subject.
FunBrain
Math and reading skills.
FUNdations
Fundations is Grafton Public Schools K – 2 phonics curriculum. At-home resources provided by Wilson.
GoPeer
Tutoring by qualified college students.
Highlights for Kids
Read, play games, and conduct cool science experiments.
Imagineering in a Box
Explore different aspects of theme park design, from characters to ride development, as you design a theme park of your very own.
Imagine Learning
Educational animated music videos on a variety of topics: math, science, telling time, opposites, plurals, vowels and more.
Into the Book
Go “into the book” to play games that practice reading strategies.
IXL
Comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics.
Khan Academy
Covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more.
The Kid Should See This
4,300 kid-safe, smart videos for curious minds of all ages, arranged by topic.
Learn in Color
Homeschooling resources.
Lexia
Provides differentiated literacy instruction for students of all abilities in grades pre-K–5. Please contact the Grafton Public Schools tech team for login information at techsupport@grafton.k12.ma.us.
Miss Humblebee’s Academy
Learning Resources for ages 3-6
National Geographic Kids Videos
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows.
ReadTheory
Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students.
Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
Seussville
Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends.
Starfall
Phonics skills.
Storyline
Children’s literacy resource featuring the world’s best storytellers reading books aloud. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home.
Wonderopolis
Explore over 2,300 intriguing questions posed as Wonders of the Day, explored in a variety of ways.
World Book Online Learning Resources
Knowbuddy Resources from Amicus Publishing
username: info@amicuspublishing.us
password: AMICUS
Geography & Travel
History
*Ancestry.com
on site only – Genealogical and historical records and sources, look up your family history
*Tutor.com
Access knowledgeable, vetted K-12 tutors in a variety of academic subjects 2-9pm daily, for free
History Comics and Comics in Education
Primary Source document transcription for Library of Congress
Home Ec
America’s Test Kitchen: Kitchen Classroom
Nomster Chef
Illustrated recipes
Language
*Pronunciator
Personalized language learning via website or app – over 100 languages available
*Tutor.com
Access knowledgeable, vetted K-12 tutors in a variety of academic subjects 2-9pm daily, for free
Spanish children’s stories (The Spanish Experiment) Well-known children’s stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Read along in Spanish or English. Free Spanish lessons as well. Scroll to the bottom to find similar sites for French, German, and Italian.
Math
Addition Blocks
Use online cuisinaire rods for math, logic, word problems,
Alien Addition
Practice addition facts to 12 as invading spaceships with addition problems move down from the top of the screen toward a laser cannon on a platform at the bottom.
Bedtime Math
Uses game and other resources to help kids love numbers so they can handle the math in real life.
Greg Tang Math
Games and resources
Numeracy Games with Cards and Dice
Prodigy Game
Math for grades 1-8
TopMarks Math
games and exercises by age range.
Two-Digit Addition Tutorial
Use a scrap piece of paper to create and solve four 2 digit addition problems using any strategy you’d like.
Zillion
Math Instructional videos.
Movies & TV Shows
Open Culture Free Movies online
Includes classics, indies, film noir, documentaries and other films.
Family Shows free from Amazon Titles include: Pete the Cat, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and more.
Museums, Zoos & More
Aquariums
Beluga Cam
Georgia Aquarium.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
Live cam feeds of the Aviary, Kelp Forest, Moon Jellies, Coral Reef, Sea Nettles, Penguins, Sea Otters, Sharks, Open Sea, and Monterey Bay.
National Aquarium of Australia
The Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion, and Pacific Coral Reef.
New England Aquarium At Home Events and Activities
Recorded presentations and lectures, and daily live presentations via Facebook and Instagram.
Art Museums
Interactive Frida Kahlo Exhibition from Google
Harry Potter: A History of Magic Exhibit
Botanical Gardens
Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Gardens Tour Spring 2021
Waddeson, A Rothschild House and Garden
Children’s Museums
Disney World Virtual Rides
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
Mayday Falls at Typhoon Lagoon
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Storm Slides at Typhoon Lagoon
Toboggan Racers at Blizzard Bay
Historical Sites
Petra, The Ancient Rose City Virtual Tour
The Catacombs of Paris Virtual Tour
Historic Homes Virtual Tours including Buckingham Palace
Great Wall of China Virtual Tour
Libraries
Parks
Tour Yellowstone National Park
FarmFood 260
Virtual tours of farms
Science Museums
Ask a Scientist
Watch videos of Ask A Scientist at the Museum of Science in Boston
Zoos
Panda Cam
Atlanta Zoo
The San Diego Zoo
Videos, activities and games for kids
Roger Williams Park Zoo Keeper Talks & More
Music
At Home with Emily Arrow, awarding-winning children’s songwriter
Sing-Along with Lindsay local musician
Broadway Shows & Musicals to watch from home
Live Streamed Virtual Concerts
Pass the Ball
Music game
Physical Education
Above the Bar
Free Movement class for kids on Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Cosmic Kids Yoga (YouTube)
The Body Coach: 68 Kids Workouts to do at Home
Jumping Jax Gym
25 minute workout
Monthly PE Calender for Phys Ed at Home
YMCA360
Online exercise, fitness, wellbeing, and youth sports classes.
Podcasts
Kids Ask Authors Podcast with Grace Lin
Science
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: Science Experiments You Can Do at Home
Melissa Stewart Science Resources
Mystery Science
Offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for you.
Skype a Scientist – This organization offers children and families opportunities to interact with scientists from around the world. Click the “Events” tab to view pre-planned live group sessions or click “For Families” and you will be matched with your very own scientist to chat with about science!
Astronomy
Explore Mars on the Curiosity Rover
Kennedy Space Center on Facebook Live
Marine Biology
Virtual Marine Biology Camp
Meteorology
Online Weather Class
Free live and prerecorded weather presentations for students ages K-12
Paleontology
Paleo Joe
Videos of Paleo Joe’s adventures
Self-care
Calm: Take a Deep Breath
(meditations and more, including Sleep Stories for kids)
In the Room: Online Meetings for Those in Recovery
(for parents and caregivers)
Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety
Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty (for parents and caregivers)
Special Education and Special Needs Students
Chrome Extensions for Struggling and Special Needs Students
For Teens
*Teen Resource Center
Provides introductory information on the full range of topics that may be interesting or important to teens, including health and wellness, finances, education, voting, driving, substance use/abuse, sex and sexuality and more
*MA Driving Tests
Access car practice tests and FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 questions
*Tutor.com
Access knowledgeable, vetted K-12 tutors in a variety of academic subjects 2-9pm daily, for free
*Overdrive
Digital eBook, eAudio, eMagazines
Class Central & Ivy League MOOCs
High School Resources from Random House Publishers
Junior Library Guild Digital unlimited access to read books online from any device, no login needed, for elementary, middle and high school students
Manga Read online for free
YA Author Jacqueline West reads excerpts from her books
Theatre
Actor’s Fund: Broadway stars sing, daily at 2pm EST
Globe-TV
Shakespeare’s plays from the Globe Theatre, London
High school theatre performances from canceled spring shows
The Met: (Opera) Live in HD, daily, at 7:30pm EST
National Theatre Live Thursdays at 7pm UK time
Virtual Storytimes
Library Babies Storytime with Miss Jen
*BookFlix
Pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction books from Scholastic. Use your library card to log in.
HarperKids Storytime Read Alouds
KidLit TV Read Out Loud
Explore and enjoy a collection of children’s authors and illustrators reading out loud.
GHS Senior reads to kids online
Story Time from Space Astronauts read from space
Shark Story Hour from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, archived
Read by the Author (General)
Authors Everywhere
Youtube channel created and run by children’s book writers and illustrators
Ben Clanton’s Squiggles and Scribbles archived
Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read-Alouds & Activities
Dav Pilkey at Home
New episodes each Friday from the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants series
Draw Every Day with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
YouTube channel for New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Everything from the Punk Farm picture books to the Lunch Lady graphic novels.
Read, Wonder, and Learn!
Favorite authors and illustrators shares resources for learning anywhere selected by author Kate Messner
Read by the Author (Links to specific book titles)
The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak
The Monster at the End of This Book by Grover
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Where Are My Books? by Author Debbie Ohi
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Storytime Favorites
A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Hey, That’s My Monster! by Amanda Noll and Howard McWilliam
The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen by Thelma Lynne Godin, read by Oprah Winfrey
Writing
Keeping a Notebook by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Writing Prompts from The New York Times
Writing Workshops with author Kate DiCamillo
Writing Workshops with YA author Kelly Yang