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Resources for Developing Language at Home

  • 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.