Literacy Programs

Literacy Resources for Preschool through 2nd Grade

Online Books

  • Aiken County Public Library

    The library website provides access to the online catalog to see what books are available at the library as well as links to databases, games, and activities for learning fun. 

  • Epic!

    Over 20,000 books (both audio books and e-books) for kids 12 and under are available through an Epic subscription for $4.99 per month.

  • International Children's Digital Library

    Access a digital library of children's books from all over the world for free!

  • Read to Me International

    Share the love and joy of reading aloud with this engaging site.

  • Storyline Online

    This site has numerous books read aloud for your child.

Parent Resources

Activities

  • ABCYa

    ABCYa has fun games, grouped by grade level, that students can use to practice their reading skills. 

  • Discus

    Discus Kids has a variety of resources for research as well as activites, such as Brain Pop Jr.

  • Learning Chocolate

    Learn new vocabulary words and explore the basics of language at this fun site.

  • PBS Kids

    PBS Kids has games and activities for students to use to practice reading skills with some of their favorite PBS characters.

  • Starfall

    Pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade students can use this site to play games that help practice and improve their reading skills.

Literacy Resources for 3rd-5th Grade Students

Activities

  • ABCYaABCYa has fun games, grouped by grade level, that students can use to practice their reading skills.

  • BrainPopStudents can practice their reading skills through engaging games.

  • DiscusDiscus Kids has a variety of resources for research as well as activities, such as Brain Pop Jr.

  • Free RiceStudents can practice vocabulary skills while earning grains of rice to help stop world hunger.

  • National Geographic KidsLearn about animals and the world around us through National Geographic Kids.

  • PBS KidsPBS Kids has games and activities for students to use to practice reading skills with their favorite PBS characters.

  • ScratchScratch is a fun coding option designed for kids.

  • The StacksThese games allow students to practice reading skills and connect to favorite books, too.

  • TynkerExplore coding for kids with Tynker.

  • WonderopolisExplore questions and "wonders" at this fun site.

Parent Resources

  • Common Sense Media

    Common Sense Media provides a wealth of resources, including information about internet safety and digital citizenship, for helping you and your child navigate our digital world.

  • Hour of Code

    Learn how to introduce your child to coding through the resources at Hour of Code.

  • NetSmartz Workshop

    Explore the basics of internet safety.

  • Read Write Think

    Read Write Think offerrs numerous resources for helping develop literacy skills for all ages.

  • Reading Rockets

    Find information about helping your child develop their love of reading.

     

Online Books

  • Aiken County Public Library

    The library website provides access to the online catalog to see what books are available at the library as well as links to databases, games, and activities for learning fun.

  • Epic!

    Over 20,000 books (both audio books and e-books) for kids 12 and under are available through an Epic subscription for $4.99 per month.

  • International Children's Digital Library

    Access a digital library of children's books from all over the world for free!

  • Read to Me International

    Share the love and joy of reading aloud with this engaging site.

  • Storyline Online

    This site has numerous books read aloud for your child.