Free eResources for Online Learning
Database Tutorials
| Databases | Grade | Key Features |
| BookFlix | PreK-3rd Grade | Leveled reading; watch and listen to content |
| Britannica School | Elementary, Middle and High school | Leveled reading; easily switch between elementary, middle and high. |
| eBook Collections | K-8 grade and High school | Accessible from any device; available 24/7/365; multiple simultaneous users |
| Explora | Elementary, Middle and High school | Primary source documents |
| Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints | High School | Helps students develop critical thinking skills |
| LearningExpress Library | 4th grade through college | Practice tests
School Finder (2 and 4 yr colleges) Scholarship Finder |
| NoveList K-8 and NoveList Plus | PreK through Adult | Reading recommendations |
| Overdrive | PreK through Adult | Accessible from any device; available 24/7/365 |
| PebbleGo | PreK-3rd grade | Build vocabulary; listen to content being read aloud |
| Tutor.com | Elementary, Middle and High School | Live homework help; math and essay drop off services; study guides and practice questions |
| World Book Early Learning | PreK-3rd grade | Leveled reading; build vocabulary; listen to content being read aloud |
| World Book Kids | 3rd-5th grade | Encyclopedia content, science projects, activities, maps |
Homeschool Networks:
-Michigan Homeschool groups from Practical Homeschooling Magazine: https://www.home-school.com/groups/MI.php. The original site of Practical Homeschooling magazine and The Big Book of Home Learning / Mary Pride’s Complete Guide to Homeschooling.
-The Home-school Mom: https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/. Find out how to homeschool, what the homeschool requirements are for Michigan residents, connect with local homeschoolers, find nearby classes and co-ops, discover field trip destinations, and much more.
-Michigan Homeschool groups & co-ops: https://www.time4learning.com/homeschooling/michigan/local-groups-co-ops.html. Local and regional homeschool groups in Michigan
-Michigan Christian Home school Network: https://michn.org/. For the state of Michigan to be a place where Christian families have freedom to pass on their faith in Jesus Christ through Biblically-based, family-centered, privately-funded, parent-directed home discipleship.
-Home Educators Resource Directory: http://www.homeeddirectory.com/homeschooling-support-groups/michigan. A list of homeschool networks in Michigan.
-Torchlight Curriculum: https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/. Secular home school curriculum guidelines.
Other resources:
-Parent guide from TODAY: https://www.today.com/parenting-guides/school.
-8 tips for successful home learning: https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/homework-study-skills/online-learning-how-to-prepare-child.
-Splashlearn: http://www.splashlearn.com. Free K-5th Grade math games and activities.
-Kahn Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/. Free online resources and lessons for students of all ages.
-The Measured Mom: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/. Great resources for PreK-3rd grade reading and math.