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Resources for Pre-K – 12 Teaching and Learning
No matter where you are teaching or learning this year, the Library is here to help. On this page, you can request a class visit or book collection, watch recorded Library programs and storytimes, get Library cards, booklists by email, search our catalog for Accelerated Reader books, and explore our topic collections. Helpful video links show you (and your students) how to access our learning, research, and reading resources. We also have:
- Live homework help and tutoring is available daily from noon to midnight at Tutor.com.
- Free printable worksheets and activity pages on hundreds of topics can be found at Scholastic Teachables.
- No printer at home? Contact your nearest library for help printing up to 10 free pages per day.
- Sign up for our helpful Educator Newsletter for tips on using all our resources to help your students learn.
- Stay up-to-date on new materials and book suggestions by subscribing to one (or multiple!) of our monthly book lists.
If you can’t find what you need on this page, please call us at 419.259.5200 or send email to Ask a Librarian.
VIRTUAL CLASS VISITS
15 or 30-minute virtual class visits via Zoom or through your preferred platform. Customized visit to meet your students’ needs, including: storytimes for preschool - third grade; a guided tour of the Library website for digital reading or project research; and book talks.
REQUEST A TIMECLASS BOOK COLLECTIONS
Are you looking for books for your students based on a topic and age level? Or do you need multiple copies of the same book? Or are you a licensed childcare provider looking for books to be delivered? Request Book Kits for pick up at any Library location.
REQUEST A COLLECTIONONLINE STORYTIMES
Great books for pre-school and emerging readers read by our children’s librarians and special guests including Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd, Dr. Romulus Durant, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, and more.
WATCH NOWSTUDENT LIBRARY CARDS
Do you or your students need a Library card? It’s free and easy for anyone to sign up for eCards which provide almost instant access to all digital resources. Call 419.259.5200 to discuss options for getting cards to all of your students and/or special school access passes.
SIGN UPREAD ALOUD STORIES FOR K-3
Our children's librarians read aloud their favorite longer stories. We've selected narrative non-fiction, picture book biographies, classic (and modern) folk and fairy tales, and award winners just right for early elementary students.
BrowseAccelerated Reader / Lexile
Find books for specific grade levels with our Accelerated Reader and Lexile Search Tool.
Read, Watch, Do
Activities for PREK-3
NEWEST THEMES:
What happens to certain animals during the Winter? Some hibernate- they stay in their homes and rest during the cold Winter months.
Continue Reading: Animal Hibernation for PreK-3What do you like to do when there’s a snowy day? Do you make forts, have a snowball fight, or snuggle up to read?
Continue Reading: Snowy Days for PreK-3The Caldecott Medal is given to one children's picture book a year. The award winners are announced every January.
Continue Reading: Caldecott Winners for PreK-3Check out our full list of Read, Watch, Do topics below. Make a suggestion by email at Childrens.Library@toledolibrary.org
Topics by Grade Level
Art resources for Grades PreK-3
Election Resources for Kids K-3
Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5
Kwanzaa resources for Grades K-5
Martin Luther King Jr., Day for PreK-3
New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Self Esteem Resources for Preschool/Kindergarten
Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Animal Hibernation resources for Grades PreK-3
Best Books for Third Grade Readers
Christmas (Secular) resources for Grades PreK-5
Community Helpers resources for Grades 1-3
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resources for Grades PreK-3
Election Resources for Kids K-3
Great Ideas for Teachers and Parents: Resources for Teaching Grades K-8
Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5
Homeschooling Resources for Grades PreK-12
Kwanzaa resources for Grades K-5
Landforms Resources for Grades 1-5
Martin Luther King Jr., Day for PreK-3
Music Themed Books to Read to Your Child for Grades PreK-3
New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Thanksgiving Resources for Grades 1-3
Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Biome and Ecosystem Resources for Grades 4-5
Christmas (Secular) resources for Grades PreK-5
Election Resources for Grades 4-5
Great Ideas for Teachers and Parents: Resources for Teaching Grades K-8
Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5
Historical Fiction Reads for Fourth and Fifth Graders
Homeschooling Resources for Grades PreK-12
Kwanzaa resources for Grades K-5
Landforms Resources for Grades 1-5
Martin Luther King, Jr. resources for Grades 4-5
New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Election Resources for Grades 6-8
Great Ideas for Teachers and Parents: Resources for Teaching Grades K-8
Historical Fiction for Middle School Readers
Homeschooling Resources for Grades PreK-12
Resources for Middle School Studies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
Spanish Resources for Middle School (6-8); High School: (9-12)
American Civil War resources for Grades 9-12
Extracurricular: Animation Toolkit
Historical Fiction for High School Readers
Holocaust Resources for High School Learners
Resources on Shakespeare for High School Learners
September 11 Resources for High School Students
Series Books for High School Readers
So You Still Say You Hate Musicals
Spanish Resources for Middle School (6-8); High School: (9-12)
Suggest a topic or request a digital booklist by email at Childrens.Library@toledolibrary.org
VIDEO TUTORIALS
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Find A Toolfor Education and Homework HelpActivities to Go
We're bringing Library activity programs to you! Visit any location where we will have Activities to Go envelopes in bins outside. Each envelope has directions and supplies for fun activities at home for preschoolers, kids ages 5 - 10, and teens. If you can't get to a location, you can download the directions for each packet below. Take a picture of your creation and tag us on social media!
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