Recommended Resources
Research-based tools
Library
The Williamsburg Regional Library is incredible and has several resources: explore digital possibilities.
Note: If you qualify, but don’t yet have a WRL library card, you can sign up for one.
Other Free Electronic Books and Texts
Flyleaf Publishing
This site is a great site for beginning readers (K-1) who can start applying their phonics knowledge by decoding and for students who are still struggling a bit in 2nd grade and beyond. The decodable texts are controlled (only certain words/patterns are used) so that students don’t get overwhelmed and can immediately practice and hone their skills. There’s also downloadable “homework” for each text.
Scholastic
Interesting texts and projects are assembled per grade level. The topics are intriguing and each set includes a video, a text, and a possible project.
Lerner Books
This publishing house has made thousands of books available digitally. You can search by level, genre, and subject.
FYI for KIDS from TextProject
These are well-written individual passages with some comprehension & independent work, for second grade and above!
Video Read Alouds of Picture Books
Storyline Online: Actors reading popular books
This source, curated by Pernille Ripp, includes over a dozen links to read aloud videos.
Storytime From Space (books read by astronauts!)
Good Night with Dolly
Dolly Parton, who is a huge advocate for literacy through her non-profit, will be reading aloud on this YouTube channel.
Read Together, Be Together
Scroll down on this site to find out how to attend virtual storytimes with famous celebrities and authors.
HarperKids Read Alouds
This YouTube channel features read alouds by authors.
Instructional Websites
Nessy Reading
Though not free, this is a fantastic site for beginning readers or struggling readers, who still need explicit phonics instruction. The lessons and games are adaptive: after taking a few quick target tests, your child will be placed at a level tailored for them.
Reading Resources from the READS program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Reading Challenge
READ-A-PALOOZA
Scholastic's summer reading program runs from May 4 - September 4 this year. Students can build an avatar, make friends, and earn virtual rewards when they read every day.
