StoryPlace (https://www.storyplace.org) is a free, digital learning library especially
designed for children. It provides children with the virtual experience of
going to the Library and participating in the same types of activities the
Library offers at its physical locations. It has been newly redesigned to
present stories and activities in a format compatible with desktop and mobile
devices. The site also includes early literacy information for parents and
caregivers. It is even available in two languages: English and Spanish.
Children have the opportunity to select
different themes that they like to begin their exploration of this site. It
features different icons for children to select for their interest. There is an
animal theme icon, babies theme icon, fish theme icon, gorilla theme icon,
color theme icon, music theme icon, and many others. When clicked on these
icons, it will take you to selected readings and activities based on the
icon/theme. There is an audio as well as a video for each story. When clicked
on the story of interest, the audio plays so that children can listen to it
while watching animations of the story. Interestingly, there are games for each
of the stories you may select on this website. In general, there are free online
games, videos, stories, activities, reading lists, and even a take-home
activity for each selected story.
Story Place has been
recognized numerous times over the past 15 years as a resource for early literacy
activities for children. To name a few, it has been chosen by the American
Library Association as a great web Site for kids. Additionally, it has won the
Editor’s Choice Awards and received an A+ rating by Education World as
outstanding site for pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade.
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