Elementary Library

Welcome to the English Valleys Elementary Library website. 
On this page, you will find links to resources students will use in school and at home. 

Listed below are resources that students may find useful. Some of these are available through Grant Wood AEA and require a user ID and password. If you need that information, please contact Peggy Miller at pmiller@english-valleys.k12.ia.us or Audrey Heck at aheck@english-valleys.k12.ia.us or by calling the office at 319-664-3638.

Preschool Links

BookFlix   Scholastic pairs fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Log in required.
ABC Connect the Dots  from ABCya. Connect the dots to make a picture.
Mr. Nussbaum  Many learning games to use.
TumbleBooks  eBooks. Log in required.
Unite for Literacy provides an online library of picture books.
Sesame Street ABC Puzzles 
Starfall  Learn to read with phonics.

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Kindergarten Links

BookFlix   Scholastic pairs fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Log in required.
Starfall  Learn to read with phonics.
TumbleBooks  eBooks. Log in required.
Britannica School Elementary  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
ABCya  Children's computer games and activities.
Mr. Nussbaum  Many learning games to use.
Animal Lost and Found   Count eyes, ears, and mouths to find pets.
Unite for Literacy provides an online library of picture books.

1st Grade Links

BookFlix Scholastic pairs fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Log in required.
Starfall   Learn to read with phonics.
TumbleBooks eBooks. Log in required.
Britannica School Elementary  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
ABCya  Children's computer games and activities.
Alphabet Games   Index of interactive games from PBS KIDS
CultureGrams Kids Edition  Explore countries around the world. Log in required.
Searchasaurus Log in required. Search databases for articles about many topics.
Mr. Nussbaum for Grade 1  Many learning games to use.
Unite for Literacy provides an online library of picture books. Read aloud optional.
Vocabulary games many to choose from.

2nd Grade Links

BookFlix   Scholastic pairs fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Log in required.
TumbleBooks eBooks. Log in required.
Britannica School Elementary  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
ABCya  Children's computer games and activities.
CultureGrams Kids Edition  Explore countries around the world.
Searchasaurus  Log in required. Search for magazine articles here.
Kids Search  Log in required. Search many databases here. Read many magazine articles.
Mr. Nussbaum for Grade 2  Many learning games to use.
Math Lines  Add to 10 to play this game.
Geography Games   learn about the United States, the world.
Fun Brain Reading Arcade reading games
Blast Off  Addition game
Math Baseball practice your math knowledge...challenge yourself!
Vocabulary games many to choose from.
ABC Order Games directions are on the first page. Choose one of the red categories at the bottom to start your game.

3rd Grade Links

BookFlix   Scholastic pairs fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Log in required.
TumbleBooks eBooks. Log in required.
Britannica School Elementary  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
ABCya  Children's computer games and activities.
CultureGrams Kids Edition  Explore countries around the world. Log in required.
CultureGrams States Edition  Learn more about the United States. Log in required.
Kids Search  Log in required. Search many databases here. Read magazine articles.
EV Elementary Typing Club  Practice your skills. Use log in information from school.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government  Learn about our government.
TrueFlix Non-fiction books, with video, audio, images and text. Log in required.
Mr. Nussbaum for Grade 3  Many learning games to use.
Letter Blocks  Create words to win.
Math Lines  Add to 10 to play this game.
Math Baseball practice your math knowledge...challenge yourself!
Flip-a-Chip root words and word parts. Do not print this, but check your answers, then cancel printing.
Vocabulary games many to choose from.

4th Grade Links

 Student News Net  Excellent resource! Log in required.
​TumbleBook Library eBooks. Log in required.
TrueFlix Non-fiction books, with video, audio, images and text. Log in required.
CultureGrams States Edition  Learn more about the United States. Log in required.
CultureGrams World Edition  Learn about countries around the world. Log in required.
EV Elementary Typing Club  Practice your skills. Use log in information from school.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government  Learn about our government.
Student News Net  Informational current events.
Mr. Nussbaum for Grade 4  Many learning games to use.
Letter Blocks Create words to win.
Math Lines  Add to 10 to play this game.
EasyBib   Cite your sources using MLA format.
EBSCO  search many databases. Read magazine articles here. Log in required.
iCLIPART for Schools   get images here for school projects. No citation is required. Log in required.
CyberSmarts Learn to stay safe online. Log in required.
Math Baseball practice your math knowledge...challenge yourself!
Vocabulary games many to choose from.

5th Grade Links

Student News Net  Excellent resource! Log in required.
TrueFlix Non-fiction books, with video, audio, images and text. Log in required.
Tumble Book Library eBooks. Log in required.
Britannica School Elementary  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
Britannica School Middle  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
CultureGrams States Edition  Learn more about the United States. Log in required.
CultureGrams World Edition  Learn about countries around the world. Log in required.
EV Elementary Typing Club  Practice your skills. Use log in information from school.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government  Learn about our government.
Mr. Nussbaum for Grade 5  Many learning games to use.
EasyBib   Cite your sources using MLA format.
EBSCO  search many databases. Read magazine articles here. Log in required.
iCLIPART for Schools   get your images here. No citation is required. Log in required.
CyberSmarts  Learn online safety. Log in required.
Citation Maker use this to help create MLA citations
Math Baseball practice your math knowledge...challenge yourself!
Vocabulary games many to choose from.

6th Grade Links

MackinVIA Log in to your account to read eBooks. 
Student News Net  Excellent resource! Log in required.
CyberSmarts learn to stay safe online. Log in required.
TrueFlix Non-fiction books, with video, audio, images and text. Log in required.
Tumble Book Library  eBooks. Login required.
Britannica School Elementary  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
Britannica School Middle  Reference and learning materials. Log in required.
CultureGrams States Edition  Learn more about the United States. Log in required.
CultureGrams World Edition  Learn about countries around the world. Log in required.
EV Elementary Typing Club  Practice your skills. Use log in information from school.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government  Learn about our government. 
Mr. Nussbaum for Grade 6  Many learning games to use.
EasyBib   Cite your sources using MLA format.
EBSCO  search many databases. Read magazine articles here. Log in required.
iCLIPART for Schools   get your images here. No citation is required. Log in required.
Math Baseball practice your math knowledge...challenge yourself!