Discover a wide range of resources for parents and teachers, including early literacy tools, educational kits, and support materials to inspire learning both in the classroom and at home.
Scholastic Teachables is an online database of high-quality educational materials for teachers, families, homeschoolers, and librarians. Explore thousands of resources created by expert teacher-authors to support skills practice, summer learning, homeschooling, and even your library’s programs. Just click the log to get started!
The Mailbox Plus is a trusted, teacher-friendly platform offering over 54,000 creative, ready-to-use resources to support lesson planning, classroom management, and student success. With materials organized by grade level, subject, and activity type, educators can quickly find effective, curriculum-aligned tools for any classroom need. Free through Whiting Public Library, this service gives teachers unlimited access to high-quality, teacher-created content that truly works. Click the logo to get started!
Build early reading skills with our Phonics Reading Readiness Kits! Each of the 14 themed kits includes phonics-based books, a game, and hands-on activities designed to help young learners practice letter sounds and develop a strong reading foundation—all in a convenient grab-and-go bag. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators supporting early literacy! Click the logo to browse the collection!
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our STEAM Kits! With over 25 kits to choose from, each one includes hands-on experiments, engaging activities, and informative books to spark curiosity and learning. Funded by a Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) grant, these kits are perfect for curious kids and families ready to discover together! Click the logo to browse the collection!
Get cooking with our Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Kit! Each kit includes kid-friendly tools, utensils, and cookbooks to help young chefs make fun recipes like pizza, cookies, cake, pasta, cupcakes, and donuts—just add ingredients. It’s a hands-on way to build kitchen skills, encourage creativity, and enjoy quality time together! Click the logo to browse the collection!