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    Hour of Code

    With technology changing every industry on the planet, computing knowledge has become part of a well-rounded skill set.  Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Discover how accessible and fun computer science can be by doing just one Hour of Code at http://HourOfCode.com,

    Scratch

    Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing. Check it out at https://scratch.mit.edu/

    Tutor.com

    Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. No appointment is necessary! Tutors are available online 9:00am - 12:00am. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review® SAT®/ACT® Essentials for self-study, 24/7. Tutor.com is accessible with your library card number, or while using the library's internet. Get started here!
    What is Tutor.com? Watch this overview video to see what Tutor.com can do for you!

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    World Book Online

    World Book Online offers 3 different databases for kids to explore: Early Learning, Kids, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos. Early Learning is designed for preschool students with tools and content that reinforce early childhood curriculum via short videos, read-aloud stories, printable activities, and matching and tracing games, among others. Kids is an ideal learning resource for elementary-aged students designed to build confidence and encourage creativity with image-driven navigation and inquiry-based activities. The site features easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud or translated and a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities. Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is the ideal Spanish-language reference tool for those learning Spanish and ELL students. Browse features provide visual prompts, and bilingual features allow students to toggle between Spanish and English text. The site includes concise articles, videos, maps and activities more. World Book Online is accessible with your library card. Get started here!

        

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    Beanstack

    Beanstack is the app the library uses for Summer Reading and other reading challenges. Beanstack helps you keep track of all the books you read. When you create a Beanstack account for yourself or your family, you’re instantly connected to the library’s reading programs, so you’ll get credit for every minute and every page. We’ll keep all your stats for you, cheer you on while you work towards your program goals, and let you know when you’ve earned prizes. When your library’s program ends, you keep your account, and your reading history—it’s always free, and you can keep right on logging your leisure reading. When the next library program comes around, no need to re-register—just click on it, and you’re in. Download the Beanstack Tracker app or go here to get started!

     

    Southwest Michigan Digital Library on Libby or Ovedrive

    Checkout and download eBooks and audiobooks with your library card! Download the Libby app or visit smdl.overdrive.com and log in with your library card and your 10 digit phone number (your PIN).

     

    Explore

    Michigan Activity Pass

     Discover Michigan with the Michigan Activity Pass! Using your library card, check out a pass for one of Michigan’s cultural attractions or state parks and recreation areas! Go to michiganactivitypass.info to get started!

    Scroll down for more resources from MeL.org!

    Michigan residents or Michigan library or school access only.

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    Britannica School Elementary  web button
    Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.
    Explora for Primary Schools web button
    For elementary school libraries. Content from children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more. Pulls content from Middle Search Plus, Primary Search, Newspaper Source Plus, and the eBook K-8 Collection.
    PebbleGo web button
    Grades PreK-3. Animals (including dinosaurs) and social studies sections of this early literacy and learning tool. Easy-to-navigate visual interface for emerging readers.
    School Center from LearningExpress Library web button
    Grades 4 through 12 skills improvement in math, writing and grammar, reading comprehension, social studies, and vocabulary and spelling through tests, eBooks, and tutorials. U.S. Constitution study and review, advanced math, and logic available for high school students.
    World Book Kids web button
    Create a free account to access tools to help you do well in school. Grades Pre K - 5. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments.

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    Early World of Learning web button
    Grades Pre K-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world. Share their love of colors, numbers, and other fun things. Come inside for stories and pictures.
    eBook K-8 Collection web button
    Titles that support K-8 students across all subject areas. Also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators including Common Core alignment. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.
    MeLCat web button
    Discover millions of books available from 400+ Michigan libraries.
    NoveList K-8 Plus web button
    Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.
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