Fun Stuff
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Tumble Book Library
These are animated, talking picture books that kids can read or listen to on the computer. They are available in English, French and Spanish. A DBRL library card is required to access Tumble Books.
MightybookJr
MightybookJr is an online publisher of award-winning children's animated read-aloud books, story songs, lesson plans, games and puzzles that promote early childhood literacy. There are over 850 books to choose from and new books are added monthly. The books are for children ages 2-10 years old and are available in English and Spanish. A DBRL library card is required to access MightybookJr.
Online Games
All Ages
- Free Kids Games - Offers fun for kids of all ages: games, puzzles, jigsaws, and much more!
- Kids Games - Both fun and educational.
Preschool
- Poisson Rouge - Free online games and activities for preschool children.
- Sesame Street - Games that include characters from the show.
- Sprout - Games with characters such as Thomas, Caillou, and others.
Elementary
- Fun With Spot - Games and reading based on Eric Hill's Spot books.
- Learning Games for Kids - Educational games that help build skills in math, language, science, social studies, and more.
- Wacky Web Tales - An online equivalent to Mad-Libs.
Middle School
- Animorphs - Games and other things related to this popular series by K.A. Applegate.
- MakeBeliefsComix - Create your own comic strip.
- Try Science - Your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide.
Other Fun Stuff
Multicultural Paper Dolls
Exploring world culture is a wonderful way to expand your child’s vocabulary. Think about how many words there are to describe hats. Sombrero, turban, fez, bonnet, helmet, and crown are just a few. How many others can you think of? Explore multicultural dress further with this fun sheet.
Monkeying Around
Acting out stories is one way to help your child develop the early literacy narrative skills. Narrative skills allow a child to talk about events and tell stories. Perform "Five Little Monkeys" with this fingerpuppet pattern!
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