Children's Services
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge
We challenge you to read 1,000 books (Yes, Repeat books count) before your precious one starts Kindergarten!
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ABC Mouse is taking the occasion to open its virtual doors to all new students for free. You'll just need to use promo code SCHOOL7771.
Interactive
Story Books, Language Learning, E-books,
Graphic novels, Puzzles,
and Playlists
No Password Needed.
Live help is available for
Kindergarten – 12th grade, college introduction level students, and adult learners seven days a week from 2 PM to Midnight.
Sims Library Card Required.
Helpful Links For Students, Parents, & Teachers
Live help is available for Kindergarten – 12th grade, college introduction level students, and adult learners seven days a week from 2 PM to Midnight.
Log on, enter your grade level, then subject, and you will be connected to an expert tutor.
Sims Library Card Required.
Find Great Media for Kids by Age and Type.
Find book, game, television, movie, and app reviews. Sort by age and type of media. Find reviews specifically for parents and educators.
You can also find family guides and parental concerns.
The resources here can help students in elementary, middle, and high school prepare
for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in
important subjects.
Homework help for parents.
Homework is an important part of learning, but sometimes parents find it hard to keep up with what needs to be done. Here is a range of resources to point you in the right direction. There are also some useful tips and help sheets to improve study skills in these areas.
EARLY
LITERACY
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15 Minute Reading Activities
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KERA - Ready for Life
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Make Learning Fun
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Nursery Rhymes & Activities (Free Download - English and Spanish)
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Read Kiddo Read
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Reading Rockets
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Tumble Books
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Texas Pre-K
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Guidelines
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Vroom
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Zero to Three
Downloads in PDF Form
MATH, TECH & DESIGN
HOMEWORK & RESEARCH
PARENTS, TEACHERS, & EDUCATORS
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Teachingbooks.net
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Teachers.net
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Texas Pre-K Guidelines
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Tumble Books
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U.S. Mint
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Understood.org
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Vroom
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Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
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Zero to Three
HOMESCHOOL
PARENTS
AREA SCHOOLS
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Avalon ISD
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Ennis ISD
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Ferris ISD
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Italy ISD
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Maypearl ISD
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Midlothian ISD
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Milford ISD
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Palmer ISD
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Red Oak ISD
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Waxahachie ISD
WISD LIBRARIES
Elementary
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Clift Elementary Library
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Dunaway Elementary Library
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Felty Elementary Library
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Marvin Elementary Library
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Shackelford Elementary Library
Jr. High School
The Nicholas P. Sims Library does not own or maintain any of the sites listed above, and has no control over or responsibility for any content found on any of these sites.