https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0 LP Families we wanted to give you some resources for books and places to read or listen to books! If you know of other resources please email CarolynKraft@sd54.org or LisaKern@sd54.org and we will check them out. Parents, some of the resources provided give access to reading materials for everyone, including adults, please help your children to make choices that are right for them. Not all resources are available on our school devices some will need to be accessed using your home device with parent permission. en-us 2020-03-20 16:26:55 UTC 2025-12-15 11:54:21 UTC hello@padlet.com carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468210833 Titles were purchased for 4-8 students. Don't forget you'll need to log in to Destiny with Google.

]]> 2020-03-20 17:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468210833 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468281567 Will require a password from your teacher.]]> 2020-03-20 17:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468281567 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468281911 username: working1                      Password: children

]]> 2020-03-20 17:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468281911 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468282045 username: schaumburg54       
Password: success]]> 2020-03-20 17:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468282045 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468305061 2020-03-20 18:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468305061 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468339057 Celebrities read aloud picture books.]]> 2020-03-20 18:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468339057 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468587763 Many links will take you to various social media sites.]]> 2020-03-20 23:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468587763 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468592518 Will require a password from your teacher.]]> 2020-03-20 23:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468592518 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468593501 2020-03-20 23:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468593501 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468594748 Great for beginning readers and for those who speak another language.]]> 2020-03-20 23:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468594748 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468599729 A handful of free books brought to life. Families can sign up for 1 free month.]]> 2020-03-21 00:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468599729 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468603680 Some are for younger readers and some are for older readers.
There are several steps to connect but the books are well worth it!
To Use the resource:
1. Click the link
2. Do not change "Any Location"
3. Instead of a school name enter:
Follett eLearning, McHenry, IL
4.Click Go
5. Log In with button on the top right
Username: guest
Password: follett
6. Scroll down to Lightbox and choose "See All" to see your choices.

]]> 2020-03-21 00:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468603680 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468606746 Some are for younger readers and some are for older readers.
There are several steps to connect but the books are well worth it!
To Use the resource:
1. Click the link
2. Do not change "Any Location"
3. Instead of a school name enter:
Follett eLearning, McHenry, IL
4.Click Go
5. Log In with button on the top right
Username: guest
Password: follett
6. Scroll down to Lightbox and choose "See All" to see your choices.]]> 2020-03-21 00:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468606746 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468610032 Click the link and enter the username and password to gain access to their books. Offer expires 4/25/20
Username: bookflix46
Password: blue]]> 2020-03-21 00:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468610032 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468615695 Watch for a link, username, and password ]]> 2020-03-21 00:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468615695 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468619859 1. Click the log in link
2. Scroll down to username and password boxes
3. Username: linkearth
   Password: lovetoread]]> 2020-03-21 00:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468619859 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468621439 1. Click the log in link
2. Scroll down to username and password boxes
3. Username: linkearth
   Password: lovetoread]]> 2020-03-21 01:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468621439 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468627502 Author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus & 24 Hours in Nowhere]]> 2020-03-21 01:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468627502 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468628280 Author reads excerts of books!  https://dangutman.com/my-weird-read-a-loud/ Not sure why the picture is an ad, sorry about that.]]> 2020-03-21 01:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468628280 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468630905 Links to books that are read aloud.]]> 2020-03-21 01:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468630905 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468631589 Books read aloud in Spanish]]> 2020-03-21 01:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468631589 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468632229 Books read aloud on Instagram]]> 2020-03-21 01:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468632229 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468634684 An amazing author and illustrator! He is reading his books aloud on FB. Log in and search Peter Hamilton Reynolds to find his read alouds.]]> 2020-03-21 01:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468634684 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468635875 https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
Use this link to access the "field trip."  (cover does not link to activity)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zpojhD4hpI National Geographic Live - The Curious Life of a Mars Rover - higher level]]> 2020-03-21 01:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468635875 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468636243 Requires access to FB
Most K/1 students hears this story at school in the beginning of March.]]> 2020-03-21 01:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468636243 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468638440 Space station astronauts read to kids!]]> 2020-03-21 01:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/468638440 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/470137510 Author reads his books aloud on Instagram]]> 2020-03-22 22:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/470137510 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/470139181 Author is doodling with kids on FB live.]]> 2020-03-22 22:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/470139181 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/470141286 Famous people reading aloud their favorites!]]> 2020-03-22 22:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/470141286 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/471732989 The author of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic reads aloud chapters 1 & 2. She continues to read 2 chapters a day to complete the book.]]> 2020-03-23 21:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/471732989 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/472908393 1. Click log in (info should have been added for you.
2. Student ID: 1
3. Click log in again
Note: not all books I tried worked but many did. The company has given free access while we are at home. All reading levels are currently accessible.]]> 2020-03-24 15:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/472908393 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/472925253 1. Click log in (info should have been added for you.)
2. Student ID: 1
3. Click log in again
Note: not all books I tried worked but many did. The company has given free access while we are at home. All reading levels are currently accessible.]]> 2020-03-24 15:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/472925253 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473012318 Our online search allows you to search by title, author, publisher, language, keyword, and reading level.
You don't need a password anymore! :) ]]> 2020-03-24 15:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473012318 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473122214 For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. ]]> 2020-03-24 16:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473122214 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473124976 We encourage you to have a balance between reading and listening to books. This balance will help students keep/increase the skills they have.]]> 2020-03-24 16:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473124976 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473157557 For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. ]]> 2020-03-24 16:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473157557 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473174770 Listen to the story and then click the link to learn a little about penguins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8qilxaBR20
Or try this link to watch the penguins at the San Diego Zoo
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/penguin-cam]]> 2020-03-24 17:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473174770 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473302638 The Real Story of Ivan as told by the Atlanta Zoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjdhcn0oI0M
Gorilla Cam at the Houston Zoo https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/gorilla-habitat-cam/]]> 2020-03-24 18:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473302638 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473739594 These are books that are directly related to Math concepts.
Username: LPreads
Password: login]]> 2020-03-25 00:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473739594 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473749176 Katie visits the art museum and finds that she is able to enter the pictures!
Now take a virtual tour of the museum Katie visited in London!
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours/sainsbury-wing-vr-tour]]> 2020-03-25 00:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473749176 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473760408 Each link shows leads to lots of information about the country as well as some pictures to show you a little bit of what you might see there.]]> 2020-03-25 00:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473760408 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473768307 This is a live camera of an eagle's nest in Iowa. It is nature in action so once the eggs hatch the parents will bring food to the nest and you watch the eagles grow and parents care for them. This is here because the kids always ask about the eagles as I have shown them for many years. Eggs are due to hatch the first week in April!]]> 2020-03-25 01:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473768307 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473777098 This site requires Adobe Flash.
You will find pictures, tours, and lots to read!]]> 2020-03-25 01:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473777098 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473778058 Lots of webcams and descriptions for different areas of the park. Take a look and see what is happening at Yellowstone!]]> 2020-03-25 01:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473778058 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473781231 Visits to:
Kenai Fjords, Alaska
Hawaii Volcanoes, Hawaii
Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Dry Tortugas, Florida]]> 2020-03-25 01:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473781231 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473784521 2020-03-25 01:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/473784521 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/475508144 Read and listen to books. Chapter books are included.
No need to sign in simply scroll down to find books.]]> 2020-03-25 22:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/475508144 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/475541011 Read and listen to books. Chapter books are included.
No need to sign in simply scroll down to find books.]]> 2020-03-25 23:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/475541011 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/475589193 Find the links to this resource in "Books for Younger Readers" & "Books for Older Readers"]]> 2020-03-26 00:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/475589193 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482834245 You will need to login using your library card.  If you do not have a current card you can apply for one online.  See the post about applying for a library card.]]> 2020-03-30 17:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482834245 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482841288 You will need to login using your library card.  If you do not have a current card you can apply for one online.  See the post about applying for a library card.]]> 2020-03-30 17:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482841288 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482844161 You will need to login using your library card.  If you do not have a current card you can apply for one online.  See the post about applying for a library card.]]> 2020-03-30 17:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482844161 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482844521 You will need to login using your library card.  If you do not have a current card you can apply for one online.  See the post about applying for a library card.]]> 2020-03-30 17:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/482844521 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/484497361 2020-03-31 14:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/484497361 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/484498031 You can apply online.]]> 2020-03-31 14:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/484498031 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/484777389 2020-03-31 15:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/484777389 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/485308723 2020-03-31 19:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/485308723 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/485311785 2020-03-31 19:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/485311785 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/485314867 2020-03-31 19:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/485314867 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/486963664 2020-04-01 15:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/486963664 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/487545031 2020-04-01 19:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/487545031 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/489111457 Some books are available in Spanish! Will require a password from your teacher.]]> 2020-04-02 14:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/489111457 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493756609 Books available in Spanish.]]> 2020-04-05 21:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493756609 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493833802 Authors and Illustrators
Videos include drawing, singing, and crafts!]]> 2020-04-06 00:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493833802 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493836982 2020-04-06 00:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493836982 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493837678 Author of Jedi Academy and Lunch Lady series!]]> 2020-04-06 00:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/493837678 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/496897974 In this series, Dolly Parton reads select Imagination Library books, all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time.]]> 2020-04-07 14:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/496897974 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/497122742 2020-04-07 16:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/497122742 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/499544081 Bruce reads his book, BIG BAD BABY aloud.]]> 2020-04-08 21:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/499544081 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/499544450 Debbie reads her book titled, Where Are My Books? The author also does a drawing demo and shares a crowd-sourced music video based on the book.]]> 2020-04-08 21:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/499544450 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/501053854 Great for beginning readers and for those who speak another language.]]> 2020-04-09 18:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/501053854 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506256823 James Irvine Trail - Take a virtual peaceful walk through the redwood trees.]]> 2020-04-14 12:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506256823 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506261742 Grand Canyon National Park]]> 2020-04-14 12:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506261742 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506267709 2020-04-14 12:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506267709 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506270776 2020-04-14 12:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/506270776 carolynkraft https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/514261805 Our online search allows you to search by title, author, publisher, language, keyword, and reading level.
You don't need a password anymore! :) ]]> 2020-04-18 12:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sd54/bh9e2mfsi2b0/wish/514261805