Barbershop Books - A collection of fun storytime videos and diverse electronic books.
Bartolo - Literacy activities and games available in English and Spanish.
Duolingo- A free language-learning website and app for elementary and middle school students. Information available in multiple languages.
ESL Writing Wizard - Create handouts to practice writing on lined paper.
Family Learning Center - A collection of free family-led learning experiences and activities for ages three to twelve.
Fun Brain- Online books and learning games.
Games to Learn English- Free games to support English language development for all levels.
How Stuff Works- Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.
K-12 Educational Resources- These free educational resources include lessons in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics in both Spanish and English across all grade levels.
PBS Kids - Educational games and videos for primary age students and resources for parents.
PBS - Between the Lions- An early reading collection with videos for literacy skills.
ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator - A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.
ReadWriteThink: Student Interactives - Interactive literacy learning activities that help students accomplish a variety of goals - from organizing their thoughts to learning about language.
RockALingua- Practice Spanish vocabulary through song.
Starfall - Bilingual resources such as games, poems, songs, and videos.
Seussville - Explore Dr. Suess’ books & characters through books, games, and videos.
Story Place Preschool online books- Online books and activities for preschool children. Information available in Spanish.
Stuart Stories - Writing story prompts for students to read and practice their writing skills.
TexQuest - Digital resources for students and families.
The Spanish Experiment- Read along books available in Spanish and English.
Unite Literacy- Books to read in English and Spanish.
Duolingo - Learn over 30 languages online or app in short lessons.
Education.com - Free games and activities to support English Language Development.
English Online Resources - List of resources to learn English and grow in areas of listening, speaking, and writing.
Family Learning Center- A collection of free family-led learning experiences and activities for ages nine to twelve.
Fun Brain- Online books and learning games.
How Stuff Works- Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.
K-12 Educational Resources - These free educational resources include lessons in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics in both Spanish and English across all grade levels.
Learn That Word - Review a list of Greek and Latin morphemes, meanings, and sample words and definitions.
Online ESL Games - Free interactive games for students to learn English.
ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator- A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.
ReadWriteThink: Student Interactives- Interactive literacy learning activities that help students accomplish a variety of goals - from organizing their thoughts to learning about language.
Scholastic - Educational books and activities for all students of all grade levels.
TexQuest- Digital resources for students and families.
Duolingo - Learn over 30 languages online or app in short lessons.
English Media Lab Homepage- Exercises for all emergent bilingual students including grammar and pronunciation exercises, vocabulary videos, and interactive quizzes.
English Online Resources- List of resources to learn English and grow in areas of listening, speaking, and writing.
How Stuff Works - Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.
K-12 Educational Resources - These free educational resources include lessons in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics in both Spanish and English across all grade levels.
Learn That Word- Review a list of Greek and Latin morphemes, meanings, and sample words and definitions.
PBS Learning Media - Free videos on a variety of topics with built-in quizzes.
ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator - A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.
ReadWriteThink: Student Interactives - Interactive literacy learning activities that help students accomplish a variety of goals - from organizing their thoughts to learning about language.
Scholastic- Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.
TexQuest - Digital resources for students and families.
Virtual Tours of Famous Museums- Video tours of museums from London to Seoul.
To learn more about the process of learning to read or learning a new language, the resources below will guide you as a parent to support your child’s literacy and language development.
Association for Library Service to Children – Offers lists of book recommendations for readers kindergarten to grade 8.
Colorín Colorado – (Information available in Spanish) -Literacy tips for parents for students of all ages and recommended book lists for middle to high school age
English Learner Family Toolkit – Information for families about public schools in the U.S.
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center – (Information available in Spanish) – Head Start and Early Head Start programs for early childhood education.
Helpful Websites for At-Home Learning – List of sites for student activities of all ages.
Learn the Signs – (Information available in Spanish) – Materials for families and some free downloadable primary children’s books.
Read Across America for Parents – Tips and resources for parents to help their children grow as readers.
Reading Rockets: English Language Learners – Resources for teachers and parents to help young students with reading.
Reading Partners – Resources to become a reading partner to your child.
Reading Rockets – Tips for parents on engagement and ways to support your child's reading.
Sesame Street Bilingual Learning Resources – (Information available in Spanish) Bilingual resources such as a family activity guide and videos for young children.
Scholastic – Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.
Introduction into Schools in Texas
Assessment Resources for Parents