Youth Librarian Janet Green shares some library resources that could be helpful during the school year.
Learning Resources
- Tutor.com
- Tutor.com/westchester offers live online chat and email support for learners in grades K-12 and adults. You can check a homework question, send in an essay for review, prepare for a test, and even have a cover letter or résumé checked. Hay tutores que hablan español. Note: Due to coronavirus, Tutor.com has expanded its tutoring hours from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends, until further notice.
- For a tutorial on using tutor.com please click here
- Learning Express
- Learning resources for students in elementary school through high school
- Learning Upgrade
- Math & English for K-5 or adults learning English using short game-like lessons
- Offers placement test to start then lessons on that grade, must complete each with 70% to move up to the next level
- Click here for instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OWAjJY7JRV4cqmWI5FtThjQtHLPFaIE0/view
- Learn Online (WLS)
- A listing of online resources provided by the Westchester Library System
- Khan Academy
- Free online courses and schedules for students ages 2-18.
Remote Learning Resources for Parents
Test Taking and College Resources
- Learning Express Online Access practice tests for SATs and ACTs
- Tutor.com SAT/ACT Test Prep Develop test taking skills and take practice exams
Digital Services
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Tumblebooks - books read aloud & activities
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Overdrive/Libby - kids/teens - eBooks & e-audiobooks
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Comics Plus - check out comic books and graphic novels
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Novelist K-8 - book suggestions by grade level and genre
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Kanopy for kids - Educational videos
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YA Book Suggestions - written by our Teen Volunteers!
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