Happy New Year! I hope 2021 is off to a wonderful start for all of you.
While St. Elizabeth of the Trinity School is doing Remote Learning from 4-15 January 2021, I would like to inform you of online resources available for you and the students using a Chicago Public Library card:
ABCmouse.com: Ages 2 and older can play and learn using 3,500+ activities.
Biography (Gale in Context): Biographies of more than 500,000 people from all periods of history and geographic location.
Brainfuse: Online homework help from 11:00 AM-11:00 PM.
CultureGrams: Information about countries and territories to include customs, lifestyles, and social conditions.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos: Encyclopedia articles are available in Spanish for grades 2-5.
Encyclopaedia Britannica: General encyclopedia articles.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Escolar: Encyclopedia articles are available in Spanish through 30 June 2021.
Gale eBooks for Kids: Materials covering art, history, music, religion, science, and social sciences.
History Research Center: Information about African-American, American, American Indian, Ancient and Medieval, and Modern World History.
ImageQuest: Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering access to images through 30 June 2021.
Khan Academy: Videos and practice exercises about math, science, history, and other subjects.
Kids Search: Magazine articles for elementary school students.
Little Pim: Ages 3-6 can learn a new language.
Mango Languages: Lessons in 70+ languages.
NoveList K-8 Plus: Search for fiction and non-fiction books based on interests.
Science Online: Encyclopedia articles, charts, illustrations, experiments, biographies, and timelines.
World Book Kids: Short introductions to thousands of topics and access to maps, pictures, games, and word definitions.
World Book Student: Over 40,000 encyclopedia articles, online atlas, online dictionary, and research tools.
To access these resources, please go to:
For students who would like to obtain a new Chicago Public Library card in person or online, a parent or guardian will need to complete the application. Additional information can be found at:
I hope these resources will be useful and inspirational. Happy Reading!
