Just For Kids

BookFlix is a digital resource that provides pairings of animated storybooks with related non-fiction e-book titles targeting children from pre-school to Grade 3. Early readers can engage in interactive activities that help them strengthen vocabulary and comprehension skills, as well as develop real-world knowledge.

To access BookFlix, users need to have a device connected to the internet (e.g. desktop/laptop computer, phone or tablet). The recommended browsers to access BookFlix are: Chrome (all devices), Safari (Apple products) and Edge (Microsoft).

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Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more! This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, education kids content, news in foreign languages and much more! CBC Corner is available in both English, opens a new window & French, opens a new window

An online resource for preschoolers and children in early elementary grades. Offers narrated stories, interactive games, and original videos that teach early childhood themes. Provides leveled readers to develop and strengthen phonics, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension skills.

Fiero Code is an online platform where children and youths (ages 8-18) can learn computer programming skills in a self-paced and interactive format. Adult learners can also use this platform to learn coding skills and follow trainings for a selected career path.

No prior coding knowledge is necessary in order to enjoy the benefits of Fiero Code. Beginners can learn fundamentals of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and Maker-based programming such as the Raspberry Pi. Fiero Code makes learning how to code a fun and enjoyable experience for all users.

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Targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate and visual graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine and reference content

Kanopy Kids is a diverse collection of educational and entertaining content that range across movies, TV series, animated storybooks, live action, and animated favorites.

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An online resource to teach your child a foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Russian). Suitable for kids, babies, and toddlers.

A comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction. With its fun and intuitive interface, and extensive proprietary content, NoveList K-8 Plus is a great tool for young readers.

OverDrive Kids eReading room is a separate site to provide a safe and easy browsing experience just for kids. This appealing and user-friendly page contains the library’s digital collection such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, and videos. Browsing can be done by subject, reading level or interest level.

An online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for middle school and high school students. It offers a robust selection of Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks.

Collection of full length streaming audiobooks that you can listen to from any computer with an internet connection.

Animated, talking versions of your favourite picture books. In addition to books, this interactive site includes games, puzzles and more!

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BiblioEnfants est une collection en ligne de livres d'images animés et parlants qui apprendront aux jeunes enfants les joies de la lecture dans un format qu'ils aimeront.

Curriculum-aligned resources and lessons for Grade 1-12. It provides straight-forward, engaging, free resources to support at-home learning.

Offers simple navigation, easy-to-understand articles, rich media, and hundreds of interactive games, activities, and teaching materials for elementary school students.

A curriculum-aligned learning tool that provides drills and courses on topics in science and social studies. Ideal for homework help for upper elementary students.