Scholastic Digital Manager
ECSD Teacher Technology
What is Scholastic Digital Manager (SDM)?
Each issue of Scholastic News comes with developmentally appropriate resources that are simple to use and fun to teach. These include nonfiction videos, vocabulary slideshows, learning games, dance breaks, skills sheets, and a digital version of each magazine for students to read, listen to, and enjoy.
To get logged in, go to Scholastic News. Choose your grade level.
- Go to Log In
- Choose I am a Teacher
- Go to MyScholastic
- Sign in, or Register for a new account
When prompted, enter the Access code you received with your print issues.
Introduction to Digital Resources
Each issue of Scholastic News has a wealth of online activities and resources. Click on an issue and you can:
- Preview vocabulary with the vocab slideshow.
- Present the issue and click the read-aloud for text-to-speech.
- Watch the video to build knowledge.
- Play the online learning game to practice basic skills.
- Try the hands-on activity for some off-screen learning and fun.
- Print skills sheets for skills practice and assessment.
Each issue and feature can be shared with caregivers. You have the option to share in Open Mode or Locked Mode.
Open Mode directs students to the content you shared, but also allows them to explore other parts of the website.
Locked Mode only allows students to access the content you shared. Some teachers use Locked Mode when they don't want students to look ahead to future issues that might not have been introduced to the class yet. Other teachers use it to help students focus on one thing at a time.
In addition, you can access past issues, videos, games, and skills sheets in the archive on the Scholastic News homepage.
Special Features for Young Learners
All print and online features are tailored for primary students. Here are a few special online favorites to explore:
- Dance Break: Fun music and movement breaks on an issue’s theme.
- Read-Aloud: Click this button on any issue to hear it read aloud. It allows all your students to access the same reading materials—regardless of their reading level. It also models fluent reading and improves word recognition while helping children focus on comprehension rather than decoding.
- Hands-on Activities: Young children learn by doing—and need plenty of off-screen time. These activities can be done in school or at home.