Resources for Pre-K – 12 Teaching and Learning
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- Schedule 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.
- 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 Kit Bundles for pick up at any Library location.
- Enjoy online Storytimes 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.
- 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.
- Find books for specific grade levels with our Accelerated Reader and Lexile Search Tool.
- 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.
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Read, Watch, Do
Activities for PREK-3
NEWEST THEMES:
Many of the libraries have community gardens for you to pick from. After you read these books, check out the community gardens at the Birmingham, Lagrange, Locke, Maumee, Mott, and Toledo Heights branches.
Continue Reading: Gardening resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)Have you ever heard that April showers bring May flowers? Rain is important to help everything grow.
Continue Reading: eBooks About Rain for Little Learners (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3)Poems are words put together using rhythm, patterns, and rhymes to express thoughts and emotions. April is National Poetry Month.
Continue Reading: Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3Check out our full list of Read, Watch, Do topics below. Make a suggestion by email at Childrens.Library@toledolibrary.org
Book ideas by topic and grade level
100th Day of School for PreK-3
Arctic Animals resources for Grades PreK-3
Art resources for Grades PreK-3
Back to School Resources for Pre-K-Grade 3
Best Books for Preschool and Kindergarten
Bugs resources for Preschool-Grade 3
Cinco de Mayo resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)
Comics and Graphic Novels for Grades PreK-3
Dental Health Resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten
Earth Day Resources for Preschool-Grade 3
Easter Resources for Grades PreK-3
eBooks About Rain for Little Learners (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3)
Election Resources for Kids K-3
Gardening resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)
Guiding Kids in the Digital World, Books for PreK-Kindergarten
Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5
Independent Kids Embrace Fashion with Style! Resources for Preschool and Kindergarten
Interactive Picture Books for Preschool/ Kindergarten
Kwanzaa resources for Grades K-5
Martin Luther King Jr., Day for PreK-3
National Library Week resources for PreK-Grade 3
New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3
Presidents' Day for Grades PreK-3
Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Self Esteem Resources for Preschool/Kindergarten
Spring Resources for Grades PreK-3
Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Valentine's Day Picture Books for Grades PreK-3
Winter Solstice resources for Grades PreK-5
100th Day of School for PreK-3
Animal Hibernation resources for Grades PreK-3
Arctic Animals resources for Grades PreK-3
Back to School Resources for Pre-K-Grade 3
Best Books for Second Grade Readers
Best Books for Third Grade Readers
Best Series Books for Early Elementary Readers
Bugs resources for Preschool-Grade 3
Chinese New Year resources for Grades PreK-5
Christmas (Secular) resources for Grades PreK-5
Comics and Graphic Novels for Grades PreK-3
Community Helpers resources for Grades 1-3
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resources for Grades PreK-3
Earth Day Resources for Preschool-Grade 3
Easter Resources for Grades PreK-3
eBooks About Rain for Little Learners (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3)
Election Resources for Kids K-3
Forces and Motion Resources for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Early Elementary Students
Gardening resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)
Great Ideas for Teachers and Parents: Resources for Teaching Grades K-8
Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5
Historical Fiction for Grades 1-3
Homeschooling Resources for Grades PreK-12
Kwanzaa resources for Grades K-5
Landforms Resources for Grades 1-5
Life Cycles resources for Early Elementary (1-3)
Light and Shadow Leap Into Science resources for Early Elementary (1-3); Upper Elementary (4-5)
Martin Luther King Jr., Day for PreK-3
Music Themed Books to Read to Your Child for Grades PreK-3
National Library Week resources for PreK-Grade 3
New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3
Presidents' Day for Grades PreK-3
Realistic Fiction for Grades 1-3
Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Science Fiction resources for Early Elementary (1-3)
Spring Resources for Grades PreK-3
Summer Learning Activities and Resources for Grades 1-3
Thanksgiving Resources for Grades 1-3
Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Valentine's Day Picture Books for Grades PreK-3
Winter Solstice resources for Grades PreK-5
Best Books for Fourth Grade Readers
Best Series Books for Grades 4-5
Biome and Ecosystem Resources for Grades 4-5
Chinese New Year resources for Grades PreK-5
Christmas (Secular) resources for Grades PreK-5
Comics and Graphic Novels for Grades 4-5
Election Resources for Grades 4-5
Energy Education 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
Light and Shadow Leap Into Science resources for Early Elementary (1-3); Upper Elementary (4-5)
Martin Luther King, Jr. resources for Grades 4-5
Mystery Resources for 4-8 Graders
New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Science Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5)
Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Winter Solstice resources for Grades PreK-5
WW2 Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)
Best Books for Sixth Grade Readers
Best Series Books for Middle School Readers
Biographies for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Election Resources for Grades 6-8
Fantasy Books for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Graphics and Comics 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
Mystery Resources for 4-8 Graders
Poetry for Middle School Readers
Realistic Fiction Resources for Middle School Readers
Resources for Middle School Studies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
Short Books for Middle School Readers
Spanish Resources for Middle School (6-8); High School: (9-12)
WW2 Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)
Alternate Fairy Tales for High School Readers
American Civil War resources for Grades 9-12
Extracurricular: Animation Toolkit
Fantasy Books for High School Readers
Graphics and Comics for High School
Historical Fiction for High School Readers
Holocaust Resources for High School Learners
Multicultural Teen Perspectives for High School Readers
Mysteries for High School Readers
Ohio Biographies resources for High School: (9-12)
Realistic Fiction for High School Readers
Resources on Shakespeare for High School Learners
Science Fiction for High School Readers
September 11 Resources for High School Students
Series Books for High School Readers
Short Books for High School Readers
So You Still Say You Hate Musicals
Spanish Resources for Middle School (6-8); High School: (9-12)
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