Summer Learning Digital Resources
Books and Learning Materials
Scholastic Summer Reading Resources
Access to the scholastic summer reading program along with downloadable activities and exercises to encourage reading.
TED-Ed
The goal of TED-Ed is to inspire and promote educators' and students' ideas globally. The website promotes learning, from creating an expanding collection of in-house animated films to giving educators worldwide access to a platform to develop their own interactive lessons.
Downloadable Ebooks
Below are the links to a variety of ebooks available for kids of all ages. To access the books either download the mobile app or use the link below in a browser. The access codes and pin numbers are linked down below as well as the mobile app instructions.
¡Colorin colorado! Summer Learning
At home learning resources for families of English Language Learners
PBS Reading Games
Free games for the reading topics available in PBS KIDS.
Self-Study Quizzes for English Learners
Massive collection of self-study quizzes for English language learners covering grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. Great for at-home and independent learning!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides free practice questions and instructional videos to enable students to learn at their own speed both inside and outside the classroom.
International Children's Digital Library
The library includes thousands of classic children’s stories from around the world! The library provides easy access to public domain stories that have been passed through the generations. The library also offers books in different languages.
Rong Chang
Variety of short reading materials designed to strengthen English language learners. Search readings by proficiency and topic with the ability to read aloud.
NBC's Nightly News Kids Edition
Reading and video materials that are made for children to understand the world today.
Easy World Of English
An easy approach that makes learning English for kids simple and enjoyable. The user can progress at their own speed, go over a lesson as many times as needed, and pick up vocabulary without the aid of translations.
CK-12
A nonprofit organization that offers free digital textbooks for grades K–12. Learners may search by math, science, language arts, social studies, and even photography. Users can also look for versions in Spanish or English.
Starfall
Starfall is a free public program that teaches kids to read. Choose from hundreds of free ELA and mathematics games for students in preschool through fifth grade.
Oxford Owl Activities
UK based free library of hundreds of activity resources focusing on developing reading, writing, and math skills. The website offers free worksheets and activity ideas for everyday learning at home during the summer. Explore the rest of the Oxford Owl website for information and strategies for at-home learning!
Websites to Spark Student Learning
PBS KIDS.org
Free online games featuring characters from the PBS KIDS’ education-based programming! Games feature a range of topics and subjects including puzzles, music, and language. PBS KIDS focuses on content for kids 2-8.
ESL Games World
Great free interactive activities for strengthening language skills! Explore the online and printable games focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation designed for English Language Learners.
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Sports Illustrated Kids is a spin-off of Sports Illustrated, a weekly American sport magazine. The magazine's goal is to promote sports with less terminology to younger readers.
National Geographic Kids
Learn about animals, history, and more! Resources to help children explore our planet and beyond through interactive activities including videos, games, and quizzes. Check out guides on easy and fun at-home science experiments. Get homework help on how to research and write about the world.
Kahoot!
Designed with social learning in mind, Kahoot! allows parents to easily build multiple-choice games, polls, and quizzes for their kids to enjoy while learning through gaming. Kahoot! requires a free login for signup. After gaining access, you can select between a free version or a paid version.
PhET Science Simulations
PhET provides tons of simulations used in classrooms to teach science in elementary, middle, and high school. Great visualizing physics, chemistry, and earth science materials.
Science for Kids
For kids worldwide, Science Kids is the go-to website for science and technology. Discover more with their engaging scientific assignments, insightful trivia, free games, exercises, lesson plans, tests, images, movies, and ideas for science fair projects.
#MetKids
Discover the art and history of people from around the world! The website allows kids to virtually explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art by using the time machine and interactive map.
Coolmath Games
Cool Math Games is a free brain-training website, where reasoning and logic combine with entertainment and activities. All ages are welcome to explore thousands of strategies, logic, quizzes, and number games.
TIME for Kids
Articles cultivated for students designed for learning. Latest stories in Science, Social Studies, sports, and more! Search stories by grade range level.
Baamboozle
With quizzes, brain breaks, reviews, and more, Baamboozle gives kids access to over a million activities created by other teachers that will engage students of all ages.
Information For Caretakers
Events in Westchester
Visit the link to view all of the local events happening this summer in Westchester.
Summer Activities and Projects
Cool summer crafts, coloring and virtual events to keep kids engaged this summer!
Kids Out and About
Kids Out and About offers parents information necessary to get "out and about" with their kids to great local activities for entertainment, learning, and cultural enrichment.
Schools' Civil Rights Obligations to English Learner Students and Limited English Proficient Parents
Review your student's rights as an English Language Learner.
Oxford Owl Information
Check out information for how to help your child with reading, writing, and math. Including guides and benefits of reading for pleasure and common reading issues.
¡Colorin colorado!
A bilingual site for educators and families of English Language Learners.
Brainfuse
Brainfuse is the library's partner for one-on-one tutoring; start your child's education there. Every day from 2 to 11 PM, students can get free online homework help from one-on-one tutors through the New York Public Library. To find out more about how to use a digital or personal library card to gain access, please check out the website.
New York Education Department Office of Special Education
Learn about governance and oversight of special education in New York.
Several Free Educational Resources for Parents to Help Their Children
Check out this collection of 40 readily available, free educational tools for parents to assist their child's learning and wellbeing as they grow. These resources are suitable for students in any grade level.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Special Education Quality Assurance Hudson Valley Regional Office
Regional Associates work with local districts, parents, and other stakeholders to assist them in both understanding the complex issues related to special education services and resolving concerns that may arise.
GCFGlobal
Through self-paced online courses, the GCFGlobal.org program has assisted millions of people worldwide in acquiring the fundamental skills required to live and work in the twenty-first century.
PBS Parents
Explore available parent resources to foster resilient, inquisitive, and compassionate kids. Discover helpful tasks, games, programs, parental advice, and much more!