Useful Links
ABCya.com – fun and educational games for grades PreK - 6.
Book Shelver Game - practice putting books in the correct shelf order, with the option to choose fiction or Dewey section.
BrainPOP - online learning tools including videos and quizzes to help students understand various subjects, geared for upper elementary learners. Request free family access during school closure.
BrainPOP Jr. - K-3 version of BrainPOP, also offering free family access during school closure.
Breakout EDU Fun @ Home - digital games students can play at home, broken down by grade level and topic.
Britannica School – an online encyclopedia which provides a wealth of information to assist with research. School Access ID: blairstown School Passcode: access
Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - the winning list of illustrators who are recognized for having the most distinguished American picture books for children from 1938 to today.
Can You Do the Dewey? - learn about the Dewey Decimal System, read the story about the person who created it, and test your knowledge of it.
Common Sense Media - Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. This site provides the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music.
Crabtree Digital - free access to over 2,000 children's books from Crabtree Publishing's eLibrary until August 31, 2020. Username: read Password: free
Dance Mat Typing – an entertaining introduction to touch typing for children aged 7 – 11 years.
Dav Pilkey at Home - the creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants book series is providing fun and exciting activities. You can read, draw and have fun with your favorite characters!
Destiny Discover - BES's digital library catalog, including ebooks, audio books, and interactive titles. Username: blairstown Password: library
Destiny Library Catalog – looking to see if we have a book in our library? Check out the school’s collection.
Digital Passport – fun, interactive games that enhance lessons on topics such as cyber safety and online searching.
EasyBib – free bibliography and citation maker.
EPIC! - unlimited access to thousands of books, video and quizzes. Leading digital library for ages 12 and younger. Free 30 day trial available.
Joyce Sidman - poetry ideas for young writers.
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - the author and illustrator of favorite book characters Elephant & Piggie along with The Pigeon invites you into his studio to draw with him.
Magic Tree House Home Adventures - join Jack and Annie for reading adventures with activities, games, challenges, and more!
Melissa Stewart - science books and nonfiction resources including video mini-lessons.
Monday Mornings with Matt - series of drawing lessons along with question and answer sessions with author/illustrator Matt Tavares.
Newbery Medal & Honor Books – from 1922 to present, this list highlights the authors who have been recognized for their most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Notable Children’s Books 2020 – a list of this year’s “the best of the best” in children’s books published by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
Notable Children's Digital Media 2020 – this list includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways. Also published by the Association for Library Service to Children.
PebbleGo - a database specifically geared toward the needs of K-2 learners.
Username: blairstown Top Secret Password: school
PebbleGo Next - a comprehensive digital resource tailored to meet the needs and curriculum of students in grades 3-5.
Login with PebbleGo Next Username: blairstown Password: school
Stay Home with Candlewick Press - activities and more with some of your favorite book characters, including Princess in Black, Judy Moody, Timmy Failure, and author Kate DiCamillo.
Storyline Online - videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Timothy Young - Fun Stuff to Watch & Do - through his website, our favorite visiting author and illustrator is providing drawing lessons, activity pages and book readings. Check it out!
Tumble Book Library - available through the Warren County Library, this free resource offers a digital collection of talking, animated picture books.
Typing.com – used at BES, this website helps to practice keyboarding skills.
Warren County Library - public library system serving Warren County, with our local branch the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch here in Blairstown.
Wide Open School - a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids. This site was created to inspire students, support teachers and relieve families during this time of at-home instruction.
Book Shelver Game - practice putting books in the correct shelf order, with the option to choose fiction or Dewey section.
BrainPOP - online learning tools including videos and quizzes to help students understand various subjects, geared for upper elementary learners. Request free family access during school closure.
BrainPOP Jr. - K-3 version of BrainPOP, also offering free family access during school closure.
Breakout EDU Fun @ Home - digital games students can play at home, broken down by grade level and topic.
Britannica School – an online encyclopedia which provides a wealth of information to assist with research. School Access ID: blairstown School Passcode: access
Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - the winning list of illustrators who are recognized for having the most distinguished American picture books for children from 1938 to today.
Can You Do the Dewey? - learn about the Dewey Decimal System, read the story about the person who created it, and test your knowledge of it.
Common Sense Media - Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. This site provides the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music.
Crabtree Digital - free access to over 2,000 children's books from Crabtree Publishing's eLibrary until August 31, 2020. Username: read Password: free
Dance Mat Typing – an entertaining introduction to touch typing for children aged 7 – 11 years.
Dav Pilkey at Home - the creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants book series is providing fun and exciting activities. You can read, draw and have fun with your favorite characters!
Destiny Discover - BES's digital library catalog, including ebooks, audio books, and interactive titles. Username: blairstown Password: library
Destiny Library Catalog – looking to see if we have a book in our library? Check out the school’s collection.
Digital Passport – fun, interactive games that enhance lessons on topics such as cyber safety and online searching.
EasyBib – free bibliography and citation maker.
EPIC! - unlimited access to thousands of books, video and quizzes. Leading digital library for ages 12 and younger. Free 30 day trial available.
Joyce Sidman - poetry ideas for young writers.
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - the author and illustrator of favorite book characters Elephant & Piggie along with The Pigeon invites you into his studio to draw with him.
Magic Tree House Home Adventures - join Jack and Annie for reading adventures with activities, games, challenges, and more!
Melissa Stewart - science books and nonfiction resources including video mini-lessons.
Monday Mornings with Matt - series of drawing lessons along with question and answer sessions with author/illustrator Matt Tavares.
Newbery Medal & Honor Books – from 1922 to present, this list highlights the authors who have been recognized for their most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Notable Children’s Books 2020 – a list of this year’s “the best of the best” in children’s books published by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
Notable Children's Digital Media 2020 – this list includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways. Also published by the Association for Library Service to Children.
PebbleGo - a database specifically geared toward the needs of K-2 learners.
Username: blairstown Top Secret Password: school
PebbleGo Next - a comprehensive digital resource tailored to meet the needs and curriculum of students in grades 3-5.
Login with PebbleGo Next Username: blairstown Password: school
Stay Home with Candlewick Press - activities and more with some of your favorite book characters, including Princess in Black, Judy Moody, Timmy Failure, and author Kate DiCamillo.
Storyline Online - videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Timothy Young - Fun Stuff to Watch & Do - through his website, our favorite visiting author and illustrator is providing drawing lessons, activity pages and book readings. Check it out!
Tumble Book Library - available through the Warren County Library, this free resource offers a digital collection of talking, animated picture books.
Typing.com – used at BES, this website helps to practice keyboarding skills.
Warren County Library - public library system serving Warren County, with our local branch the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch here in Blairstown.
Wide Open School - a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids. This site was created to inspire students, support teachers and relieve families during this time of at-home instruction.