Student links and resources
tumblebook library
TumbleBook Library is an on-line collection of animated, talking picture books that teach children the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book that children can read, or have read to them. Thornhill Woods Library has a subscription to the TumbleBook Library. The collection can be accessed on-line from every computer in our school and from home.
Username: thornhillwoods
Password: books
Username: thornhillwoods
Password: books
Bookflix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related non-fiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. Its engaging way to link fact and fiction helps to reinforce early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Access to BookFlix is only available to members of schools or authorities who have subscribed to the service. Ross Doan Public School staff and students may access the site for personal use only. The ID below should not be disclosed to other parties:
Username: dsbyork
Password: dsby7692
Username: dsbyork
Password: dsby7692
E-Resources
The International Digital Children's Library is a multilingual collection of outstanding books from around the world. Books have been primarily selected for children from the ages of 3 - 13.
Storyline Online is a program of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Listen to actors who read their favourite children's books.
Child-friendly research engines
Students are encouraged to use child-friendly, age-appropriate search engines when surfing the Internet for information.
Encyclopedia-Britannica
Username: dsbyork
Password: dsby7692
Username: dsbyork
Password: dsby7692
Vaughan public library
Be sure to visit your local community library for books, DVD's, magazines, and special events.