Links for Kids (K-5)

From homework to games, here are some recommended websites for children in grades K-5

Homework Resources

Resources to help you with research projects

Have your library card number and PIN ready to sign in to these resources

Britannica Fundamentals – a eLearning tool for caregivers to explore with young learners
Britannica School: Elementary -a multimedia encyclopedia for younger students
Mango Languages – learn and practice a new language!
Merriam-Webster’s Word Central – a kid’s dictionary, thesaurus, rhyming dictionary, and word games!
PebbleGo – a great place for young children (K-5) to search and browse biographies and animal information.

Great resources to put an educational twist on screen time

Libby – with this website or the App of the same name, you can access over 1,000 read along books. As stories are narrated, the words are highlight so young readers can follow along.
Storyline Online – popular stories read aloud by famous actors and paired with fun visuals

These games do not have sidebar or video ads. It is still recommended that adults preview these sites and monitor children’s use.

PBS Kids – Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratz and more! Great for kids ages 2-8
CBC Kids – A wide variety of games. Puzzles, strategy, adventure, sports, and more! Great for ages 6-12!
CBeebies – Games from the BBC including the beloved Bluey! Great for the ages 2-6
Sesame Street Games – Join Elmo and friends in various games. Great for ages 2-6
National Geographic Kids – Have fun and explore science with these games. Great for ages 5-10
Nick Games – Join Paw Patrol, PJ Masks, Spongebob, and more in games. Great for ages 4-8
Chess Kid – Learn and play chess through puzzles, lessons and games. Great for ages all ages
Highlights Kids – Online games as well as tutorials, jokes, and puzzles. Great for all ages
Lego Kids – With Lego Friends, Ninjago, and more there is something for every Lego lover. Great for ages 6-10