Parents & Teachers

Education

• West Orange Board of Education
• Free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.
• NJ Department of Education (including CommonCore State Standards)
• Questions Form for the NJDOE
• Online Safety Guides for Parents and Educators

Reading

Alliance for Childhood
Resources to build and empower play networks to improve the lives of children by envisioning a world in which stress is reduced through increased child-initiated free play, reduced screen time and high stakes testing, and increased open-ended, active play opportunities.
 

American Journal of Play
Journal dedicated to the study of play. From the Strong Museum, whose digital offerings also include online exhibits and the history of video games.
 

Leveled Books
Find engaging, high-quality books in printable or projectable formats to help students improve their comprehension and fluency. 
 

National Institute for Play
Bringing the unrealized knowledge, practices, and benefits of play into public life by gathering research from diverse play scientists and practitioners.
 

Reading Beyond
Compiled by American Library Association and Children's Book Council, these lists suggest appropriate titles for children reading above their grade level.
 

Reading is Fundamental
Animated read aloud videos of children’s books. Includes an option to filter by age, a special collection of resources to teach children social and emotional skills, lesson plans, and free printables.
 

Storyline Online
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, and dozens more.