Just For Kids Video Database
Explore 24,300 audio-visual materials of the children databases collection for youth-focused entertainment and educational videos.
KidLit TV
KidLit TV utilizes technologies such as videos and podcasts to promote children’s literature and to inspire kids to read, write, and draw.
Starfall
Short stories that concentrate on a vowel or blend sound. By clicking on a word, help is given. Primarily designed for first grade, also useful for pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten and second grade.
Tumblebooks
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that have been created from existing picture books from well-known publishers and authors, and converted into an accessible digital format. Also included are Read Alongs, Non Fiction Books, Picture Books in French and Spanish, Graphic Novels and Puzzles & Games. Access Tumblebooks through the CHPL website and you can enjoy these books wherever you are!
Learning Games For Kids
This site features games for preschool and elementary students that build skills in math, reading, social studies, science, art and music. Includes typing and finger placement games.
Brains On
Similar to But Why, this is another radio podcast that takes kid-submitted science questions and answers them with the help of experts. Best for kids and tweens.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Children record questions they’d like answers to, parents send the audio file to the show, and the team behind it group the questions into topics and answer them with the help of experts. Best for ages 6 and up.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: the Podcast
This podcast dives into the lives of the extraordinary women featured in the book series, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Best for kids.
Smash, Boom, Best
This spin-off of the popular Brains On! podcast is a family-friendly debate podcast. A kid judge listens to and scores the rousing, fact-based arguments of two contestants. Best for kids and tweens.
Story Time
These 10- to 15-minute stories are a perfect way to lull your little one to sleep. Each episode contains a kid-friendly story, read by a soothing narrator Best for preschoolers and little kids.
The Past and the Curious Podcast
This podcast features actors performing little-known stories from history in a playful manner. Best for all ages.
Wow in the World
NPR’s podcast for kids discusses the latest news in science and technology in a way that’s enjoyable for kids and informative for grown-ups. Best for all ages.
Bat Resource Area
Maintained by the Bat Conservation Society, this site includes bat facts, photos, pictures, and fascinating bat trivia, such as how to exclude bats from buildings.
DK Find Out
A general interest site with fun facts, quizzes, games, and activities on a wide variety of topics.
Ocean Portal
Find Your Blue created by the Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History. Discover the sea through a fun-filled blog, media gallery video, or current museum happenings. Explore ocean life and amazing ocean photos. Under the Educator’s Corner, check-out lessons plans for all grades.
Cyberbullying Prevention Guide
Trying to keep your child safe online can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. To help, our safety team at ASecureLife has compiled a parent-friendly guide to preventing, recognizing, and dealing with cyberbullying.
