SC DISCUS in the Elementary Classroom & Library


SC DISCUS is a great tool for teachers and students alike. As a 4th grade classroom teacher, I used DISCUS on a daily basis. 


My district uses the Daily 5 literacy framework, which helps develop independent, motivated, engaged readers through mini-lessons and 20-minute work sessions. Students work to build at least 20 minutes of stamina either reading or writing.  During these station times, my students used DISCUS for many reasons, but most of them loved TumbleBooks.

TumbleBooks is an online book library that provides access to over 1,000 books for students in grades K-6. Even the youngest readers can enjoy hours of storytime on this vast website. Along the top of the webpage, students can explore storybooks, read-alongs, Ebooks, graphic novels, non-fiction, National Geographic videos, math stories, resources in Spanish, playlists, and puzzles and games. In addition, users can search by title, grade level, and/or subject, making TumbleBooks an easy-to-use resource.


 In the early childhood classroom, TumbleBooks can be used during center time for read alouds that support the curriculum and classroom lessons. As students see the words being read aloud, they are learning to decode words and read more fluently.  

 How I Became a Pirate

Nancy Drew & the Clue Crew: Pony Problems

 As students become stronger readers, they can read chapter books online through the E-Books tab. This allows students to have access to a plethora of books that may not otherwise be available in their classroom library. Not only does this help build stamina and fluency, this also fosters a love of reading.

Because of Winn-Dixie

TumbleBooks is not only a great tool for reading teachers and librarians, it also provides a variety of resources for other content areas such as social studies and science. There are many non-fiction titles for all ages as well as wonderful National Geographic videos that support South Carolina standards and curriculum.

Christopher Columbus Video

TumbleBooks is just one resource that you can find on SC DISCUS. This tool offers an abundance of additional websites that are valuable to any classroom teacher or librarian. Sites such as BrainPOP (Jr.), Britannica Learning Zone, Learn 360, Explora for Elementary Schools, Magic School Bus, and NoveList K-8 Plus can provide opportunities for learning not otherwise possible.




Teacher Resources

 10 Ways to Use TumbleBooks

5 Ways to Use TumbleBooks









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