Resources for Remote Learning
Columbia Public Schools
CPS Digital Resources for Elementary
Below is a list of library resources and online databases available to elementary students in Columbia Public Schools through ClassLink.
*ClassLink provides OneClick, single sign-on access to CPS applications such as online textbooks, library research resources, and other digital instructional tools.

Digital Reading Resources
Epic Epic Reading: Students can use their Epic School account during the school hours: Monday - Friday from 8-4 Students will login with their classroom code (from their teacher) | Sora Students can access ebooks. CPS Students should go through ClassLink (CPS Portal). If you have a DBRL library card, you can also access their ebooks using this app | Flipster Students can access digital magazines. CPS Students should go through Class Link (CPS Portal) to access magazines. |
Epic
Students can use their Epic School account during the school hours: Monday - Friday from 8-4
Students will login with their classroom code (from their teacher)
Sora
If you have a DBRL library card, you can also access their ebooks using this app
Storyline Online The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. | Wonderopolis Wonderopolis: Where the wonders of learning never cease | VooksA kid-safe streaming library of read-aloud, animated storybooks. Enjoyed by millions of children every week, trusted by parents, and loved by teachers. |
Storyline Online
Vooks
A kid-safe streaming library of read-aloud, animated storybooks.
Enjoyed by millions of children every week, trusted by parents, and loved by teachers.
Freckle
Read, Wonder, Learn
This is a library of resources for kids, families, teachers, and librarians to make sure that reading & learning can happen anywhere this spring.
Authors and Illustrators
Many authors and illustrators are helping teachers and parents with remote learning by reading their books and providing videos or by going live in their studios. Check out the links below.
Video Read Alouds: over 20 books to choose from
Read alouds, crafts/activities, videos, and book trailers.
Indianapolis Public Library: 100+ Video Read Alouds
Draw Everyday:
Jarrent J. Krosoczka (author of the popular graphic novel series - Lunch Ladies) starting Monday, March 16, will be live from his studio at youtube.com/StudioJJK every single weekday at 2 pm ET (1 pm central) This will be all-ages, so whether your students read Punk Farm, Lunch Lady, or Hey, Kiddo—this will be for everybody. If you can’t watch it live, it will be archived on his YouTube channel afterward. Stuck at Home:
Oliver Jeffers (author and illustrator)
Starting on Monday, March 16 at 6pm GMT / 2pm EST / 11am PST (1 pm central time)
he will be reading one of his books every weekday, and talking about some of the things that went into making it. They will also be made to view later if you cannot watch it live.
Facebook: @oliverjeffersart
Mac Barnett
Starting Sunday, March 15 at noon pacific (2 pm Central) Mac Barnett will be reading his picture books on Instagram Live.
Ben Clanton (Narwall and Jelly)Want to draw with me and talk about waffles and mermicorns? I'm doing two FB LIVE sessions this next week.
March 18th at 11 am PST (2 pm EST)
https://www.facebook.com/events/190785292224208/
March 20th at 2 pm PST (5 PM EST)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1856341974500700/
Scholastic Learn at Home
CPS Math Resources
Reading and Math Resources
ABCYA | Poptropica | STARFALL |
Writing/Story Making Resources
Scholastic Story Maker | Book Creator Book Creator can be accessed via the web and APP Store. Resources hub: | ABCYA Story Maker |
Book Creator
Resources hub:
Science Resources
Mystery Science
There are 5-6 lessons available for each grade level K-6
Art Resources
Draw and Create | Color, Draw, Paint | Artsology Artsology |
Music Resources
Chrome Music Lab | Incredibox | Garage Band APP only in the Apple App Store |
Sing Along with Emily Arrow
Computer Science Resources
Hour of Code - Code.Org | Lightbot App | Tynker App |
Maker/Design and Brain Break Resources
PBS Design Squad PBS Design Squad: Create Maker projects at home. Students select materials they may have around the house, spin the spinner and then choose from a variety of tutorials for projects using those materials. | GoNoodle Games Go Noodle Games App GoNoodle Games gets kids moving as they race through space, pop bubbles, and make music with their favorite GoNoodle Champs! | Maker Challenges 3 Weeks of Maker Stations with material suggestions and resource links |
PBS Design Squad
Create Maker projects at home. Students select materials they may have around the house, spin the spinner and then choose from a variety of tutorials for projects using those materials.
GoNoodle Games
GoNoodle Games gets kids moving as they race through space, pop bubbles, and make music with their favorite GoNoodle Champs!
PE Resources
Little Twisters Yoga and Emotional Wellness

Breakout EDU

Podcasts for Kids
- Wow in the World 😄
www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids by Vermont Public Radio 😄
www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids
- Short and Curly 😄
www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/shortandcurly/
- Tumble Science Podcast for Kids 😄
http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/
- The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified 😄
whyy.org/programs/eleanor-amplified/
- Brain’s On 😄