Teachers, Tutors, and Homeschooling
Library Resources
Core Collections: Book Recommendations
Librarian-selected book recommendations, with documented selection criteria and four recommendation levels. Individual lists cover Children’s books, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Middle & Junior High reading, and Nonfiction titles.
Creativebug
Learn a new skill or hobby with 1,000+ award-winning art & craft video classes, taught by recognized design experts and artists. You can also see a list of project videos before logging in.
Educator’s Reference Complete
More than full-text 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports in the Eric database geared towards educators – from school teachers and administrators to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level.
Homeschooling Courses from Universal Class
A list of 45+ online courses for homeschool students. Each course is self-paced and available 24/7 through Universal Class. Courses range from ABCs of Algebra to Ancient Civilizations 101 to Birdwatching 101, and also includes course for homeschool teachers such as Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers and Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies for Teachers. Create an account with your library card to log in on future visits.
Method Test Prep
A comprehensive self-paced ACT and SAT test prep program. Designed to work seamlessly with students’ unique learning styles and busy schedules, Method Test Prep includes helpful diagnostic evaluations, lessons, quizzes, and full-length exams.
Research Companion
A great resource for getting started with or organizing research. Provides self-paced tutorials to learn how to Find Information, Evaluate Information, and Use Information, although with specific tools (such as a citation builder) to help along the way with a student’s project.
Find a Tutor
- Club Z Tutoring
The tutoring program recommended by Chelmsford Schools - Wyz Ant Tutors
Private in-home tutoring - Kumon
Tutoring for math and reading
Great Websites for Kids
- Vocabulary Games for Children
Fun vocab games for new learners and ESL - American Sign Language
For sign language learners of all ages - Dance Mat Typing
Learn to type with the BBC - International Children’s Digital Library
Free digitized children’s books in many languages from various countries, for children ages 3 to 13
Great Websites for Young Children
- Starfall
A fun online phonics approach to learning to read - Bedtime math
Math enrichment site that provides a fun math fact daily with questions at different levels - PBSkids.org
A companion website for PBS shows.
Great Websites for Older Kids & Grownups
- Common Sense Media
Reviews of apps, movies and games for children - Book-a-Day Almanac
Find out about a different book each day - American Sign Language
For sign language learners of all ages - Every Child Ready To Read
Basis for many literacy practices at the Chelmsford Library - Brain Building in Progress
The Cognitive, Social, and Emotional development of young children will have an impact on the economic prosperity of everyone in Massachusetts. We should all understand the science behind brain building and learn how to enrich the lives of young children. - Reading Rockets
Dedicated to helping parents understand ways to help children learn to read - US Dept. of Education – Help my Child Read
Educational excellence leads to global competitiveness. Learn many ways of helping children to read. - Driving-Test.org: MA Permit Practice – Free RMV permit practice tests, including 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions. Please Note: Driving-Test.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The official RMV Driver’s Manual is available on their website, along with additional driver’s education information.
- ESL Resources for Chelmsford Patrons – courses or other information for learning English as a speaker of another language