Learning from home resources
The following resources have been compiled to assist homeschool families as well as students learning from home. In addition to these resources Carroll County Public Library offers a robust print and digital collection of materials.
Premium online resources
Brainfuse HelpNow
Live online tutoring and more! Chat online with a tutor 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Kindergarten through college students can get help in math, science, English, social studies and more. Build academic skills through diagnostic skills, lessons, flash-cards and quizzes. Adults can access resources for GED, Microsoft Office skills and resume writing.
Gale In Context: Elementary
Cross-curricular research and homework help for K-5 students. A graphic interface and a subject-based topic tree search will appeal to the early learner.
Gale In Context: High School
An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects. The solution merges Gale's authoritative and continuously updated reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research In Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.
Gale OneFile: World History
Find authoritative periodical information on all aspects of World History. Key subjects include balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is an online educational site that includes 24/7 free and unlimited access to 16,000+ online courses (and over 180,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business. Experts create and deliver all courses as well as provide supplemental materials like exercise files and relevant work samples. Courses are offered in seven languages. Users will need to create accounts in order to track course progress, create playlists of potential coursework, and keep course notes. The Library ID is: carroll. For any issues, contact LinkedIn Support.
Mango Languages
Self-paced learning in 70+ languages available across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Sight Words
A curriculum, sponsored by the Georgia Preschool Association, for teaching Phonemic Awareness (also called Pre-Phonics) to children.
Virtual tours
American Visionary Art Museum - AVAM Virtual Tour and classes
Baltimore Museum of Industry (YouTube) - BMI Virtual Tour
Discovery Education - Virtual field trips on topics ranging from ecosystems to social emotional wellness.
National Aquarium - Virtual aquarium scenes
The Smithsonian - National Museum of Natural History virtual tours.
The Walters Art Museum - Walters Art Museum virtual programs, activities, and tours
Online parent resources
MSDE FAQ - Home Instruction (PDF) - Frequently asked questions regarding home instruction in Maryland.
Time 4 Learning - Maryland Homeschooling - Resources for parents trying to find out how to start homeschooling in Maryland.
Time 4 Learning - Accidental Homeschooling - Accidental homeschoolers encompasses families whose children were first enrolled in traditional schools (or had planned to be enrolled), but due to unforeseen circumstances, needed to seek an alternate educational option.
Maryland Homeschool Association - A grassroots association that grew out of Hand in Hand Homeschool and works to create an active and diverse statewide homeschool organization.
Hand in Hand Home School - Supports Maryland homeschool families and strives to provide access to quality information - including updated information on homeschool-related legislation. Provides links to other resources such as homeschool curricula and field trips in the Mid-Atlantic area, as well as professional services offered by Maryland Hand in Hand.
The Homeschool Mom - Find out how to homeschool, what the homeschool requirements are for Maryland residents, connect with local homeschoolers, find nearby classes and co-ops, discover field trip destinations, and much more.
How to Help Children with Attention Problems Navigate Remote Learning - NYU Langone Health article.
Online educational resources
Temporary library card - No card, no worries! Fill out this online form and receive a temporary library card which can be used immediately.
Carroll County Public Library Reading Programs - Record your reading, write reviews, and get book recommendations.
Khan Academy - A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
NASA - This comprehensive resource is wealth of information for anyone interested in learning about space. It includes lesson plans, experiments, amazing photos, and space mission information.
Recommended Reading Lists (YouTube) - Carroll County Public Library and Carroll County Public School librarian-created grade leveled Recommended Reading Lists. Visit our YouTube channel to view videos about the booklists.
Random House Teachers and Librarians - Plans for teaching remotely or homeschooling including resources, discussion guides, and activities.