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ABCmouse

ABCmouse is a learning resource for children ages 2 to 8 with interactive lessons in topics including reading, math, science, and music.

Learning Ally

Learning Ally provides popular read-along audiobooks for students who struggle with reading, including students with Dyslexia, and ESL readers.

The Illinois State Board of Education has partnered with Learning Ally to provide this service to eligible students free of charge.

Epic!

Epic! is a platform of e-resources for children in grades K-8, including e-books, e-audiobooks, and graphic novels.

Epic! offers a free service for schools that allows students and teachers to access over 20,000 titles from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. 

Financial Literacy Resources from Illinois State Treasurer

Below are quick and easy resources to help you boost your patrons’ financial literacy. 

Book Lists for Book Displays 

Book displays can be a great way to inspire patrons to choose books on financial concepts. You can pull books from your existing collection and create a space for learning about money. The ALA has a wonderful resource guide with book suggestions.

Checkology

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Checkology is a free e-learning platform with engaging, authoritative lessons on subjects like news media bias, misinformation, conspiratorial thinking, and more.

Learners develop the ability to identify credible information, seek out reliable sources, and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehoods.