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College Preparation @ SAPL
Check out this guide to find resources available at the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) on college prep such as books, databases, websites, local resources on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, AP and many more). Use this guide to help write powerful essays, find financial aid, scholarships, grants, school loans and more.

The Spanish Experiment
Free Spanish Lessons and Children's stories in Spanish.
Edutopia

Amazing Educational Resources
Updated daily. Google Docs document of free educational sites. Includes apps, databases, services, curriculum, and other educational tools.

Explora STEM Lesson Plans for Elementary School Students
From the Explora database.
KinderArt
Art lesson plans for all ages of children.
NEA Lesson Plans
Splash Math (Grades 1-5)
Splash Math is a collection of fun and interactive math problems aligned to Common Core Standards. The app reinforces math concepts with self-paced and adaptive practice anytime, anywhere (works on iPhone, iPod, iPad, laptops and desktops).
Incredible Art Department
Find art lesson plans organized by age, medium, artist or artistic period.
PBS Learning Media--Early Elementary
Khan Academy
Free instructional content for all subjects and grade levels.
123 Homeschool 4 Me – free printable worksheets from Pre-K to high school

Databases for Elementary School Aged Children

Databases are a great way for your student(s) to access magazines, journals, images, and other age-appropriate resources. These resources are also searchable by reading level. Additional children's databases and other resources can be found on the SAPL Services for Children page.

Explora for Elementary School
Explora for Elementary School is designed especially for youth in grades K-5 and serves as an interface for searching across multiple databases.

Explora Primary Scavenger Hunt

Pre-made Scavenger Hunt assignment for students to explore using the Explora Primary database.

Primary Search
Contains full text for nearly 70 popular, elementary school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

Additional Support

Khan Academy: Free instructional content for all subjects and grade levels.

Reading Rockets: Tips and resources to support you as you support your reader.

Explore Online

The Alamo Virtual Tour
Virtual tour of one of San Antonio's most famous landmarks - The Alamo!
DoSeum - Do it at Home
Activities, Storytime, and Ask a Doer!
McNay from Home
Art activities for families from the McNay Museum.
San Antonio Public Library - Virtual Field Trip!
Take a tour of the San Antonio Public Library Central Library with Ms. Kate!
San Antonio Zoo on Instagram
See what's happening at the Zoo including animal encounters, zoo news, and events.
San Antonio Zoo on YouTube
Check out Animal Chats, Zen Zoo, and Animal Education videos
SeaWorld.org
Learn about animals from home
Texas State Aquarium
Daily live sessions about sea life with experts! There are also at home activities available.
Witte Museum
Witte Where You Are lets you learn to be a backyard scientist and history detective.

MetKids
Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art through their "time machine" or watch videos about the Museum!
Musee D'Orsay - Paris
Explore famous artworks in this historic French museum.
National Gallery of Art Kids Zone
Use this link to access the NGA kids app which has interactive activities and art-making tools.
Oology (American Museum of Natural History)
oology means "the study of" - learn about science through the American Museum of Natural History!
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Air and Space Anywhere
Enjoy the National Air and Space Museum from wherever you are!

Cincinnati Zoo on YouTube
Check out all the Home Safari videos with Zookeepers talking about the animals they take care of.
Farm Food 360
Learn where your food comes from! Take virtual tours of different types of farms.
Georgia Aquarium Webcams
Check out the belugas swimming, the otters swimming and playing, and more!
Great Wall of China
Virtual Tour of the historic Great Wall of China
The Hidden World of the National Parks
Check out several National Park virtual tours online.
Houston Zoo Webcams
Check out 7 different live cams from the Houston Zoo!
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
Check out nine different live cams featuring ocean life, otters, and birds. You can even watch feedings at scheduled times!
San Diego Zoo - Kids
Check out information about different animals, videos of animals, activities, and more!
Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours
Check out virtual tours of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Zoo Atlanta
Live Panda cam, Keeper Stories, and other do from home activities!