Resources for Kids
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| Resource Name | Description | Grade Level |
|---|---|---|
| Britannica School | Provided by NOVELNY, Find age-appropriate articles, images, videos and biographies on a wide range of topics. Also available for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students and students learning Spanish in Britannica Escolar. | All Levels |
| Gale in Context: Elementary | Provided by NOVELNY, Gale in Context is a graphical way to browse and/or search for research topics needed for homework or school-related projects and contains over 550 age-appropriate magazines | K-5 |
| Gale in Context: Middle School | Provided by NOVELNY, Gale in Context is a graphical way to browse and/or search for research topics needed for homework or school-related projects and contains magazines, newspapers, primary sources, and videos | 6-8 |
| Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints | Provided by NOVELNY: This database contains a range of perspectives on many important issues, with over 13,000 pro/con viewpoints. Students of all levels will benefit from a variety of resource types: reference, news, primary sources, multimedia and more. | 7-12 |
| Explora | Provided by Ebsco, Explora helps students find the reliable information they need from the sources their teachers want them to use. Completing research and writing essays is easier than ever. * Library card required |
6-12 |
For additional resources, check out our extensive list of research resources for adults too!
Choose from the Categories Below for Helpful Websites:
Apps
Search Tools
Local Schools & Education
Homework Help
Early Childhood
- CDC Learn the Signs - Developmental Milestones
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- NYS Kinship Navigator: Information for Caregivers
- Saratoga County Public Health Manual - Child Health Program
- Welcome to Parenthood: A Family Guide
- Zero to Three
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Books and Reading
- International Children's Digital Library
- Juvenile Series and Sequels
- Library of Congress for Young Readers
- StoryBee
- Storyline Online
For Fun
- Bedtime Math
- Building Big
- Cool Poetry Game
- Disney.com
- Every Kid Outdoors - A Project of the US Parks
- Exploratorium Museum of Science
- The Great Backyard Bird Count
- The Imagination Factory
- Invention at Play
- National Geographic Kids
- PBS KIDS: Educational Games, Videos and Activities for Kids!
- Smithsonian Institute
- Sports Illustrated Kids