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As a new school year approaches, we aim to support students' readiness for success. We provide a variety of resources to help students and parents prepare and start the year smoothly.
School Readiness Packets
Beginning September 15, we are offering new monthly school-readiness activity packets for families of children ages 4 to 5 who have not yet started Kindergarten. These packets support District 54’s School Readiness initiative and are available at the Central Youth Department – while supplies last.
For monthly tips for parents of preschoolers, sign up for our Kids Storytimes Enews at schaumburglibrary.org/enewsletter
If you are interested in homeschooling, we’ve curated a list of helpful resources.
Find local, state, and national homeschool resources.New eResources for Parents
ParentTV offers on-demand resources that support parents in caring for their children from birth through the teenage years. The content for this resource has been curated and created by childhood experts, with over 2,000 videos and courses available, covering topics such as behavior and development, mental health and well-being, and screen time and technology.
Playgarden Prep is a virtual preschool program designed for children ages 2-5. This resource features real teachers who deliver structured, engaging lessons, using a whole-child curriculum that helps build school readiness skills through active participation, rather than passive screen time.
Digital Resources
ABCmouse
Kids can play games, do puzzles, and complete other fun activities to help practice letters, numbers and more. Geared toward kids ages 2 - 8.
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Brainfuse HelpNow
Tutors are available 24/7 every day with live homework help for math, science, English, social studies and adult learning. Take ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship practice tests.
Go to Brainfuse HelpNow >
Explora Primary Schools
Find kid-friendly articles on every subject for homework and school projects.
Go to Explora Primary Schools >
LOTE4Kids
Enjoy storytime in your language! More than 4,500 digital picture books in 70+ languages, together with English translations.
Go to LOTE4Kids >
Middle Search Plus
Kids in grades 5 - 8, this is the place to search for middle school magazines, reference e-books, and more. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports. Popular titles include Ranger Rick, Sport Illustrated Kids and TIME for Kids.
Go to Middle Search Plus >
NoveList K-8
Find books for kids. Search by reading level or theme, or find books you'll like based on their favorites.
Go to NoveList K-8 >
Scholastic Teachables
Worksheets, mini-books, printable packs and lessons to use in class or at home.
Go to Scholastic Teachables >
Year-Round Reading Programs
100 Books Before Baby (for expecting parents)
Read 100 books aloud to your baby-to-be, while he or she is still in utero. You’ll receive a rhyme book when you sign up and enjoy additional prizes when you reach the 50 and 100 books read milestones. Sign up online now.
1,001 Books Before Kindergarten (for ages 0-5)
Read 1,001 books with your little one before they start kindergarten. Enjoy fun prizes and activities along the way. Sign up online now.
500 Books Before 5th Grade (for K - 4th graders)
Now that your kiddo is out of preschool, let's keep the reading momentum going by reading 500 books before 5th grade. Sign up online now.
100 Books Before High School (for 5th – 8th graders)
Expand your tween's mind by encouraging them to read 100 books before starting high school. Tweens will earn badges and prizes along the way as they check off great titles from their "to read" lists. Sign up online now. Sign up online now.