Learning Spot Library

Library of interactive lessons and e-books for grades K-5 aligned to Common Core

Overview

In2012, well-known education publisher Carson-Dellosa – not so much a textbookpublisher but rather one that makes supplemental materials and “classroomdecoratives” like charts and manipulatives – launched its Learning Spot Library,a sort of App Store that houses its own digital lessons, downloadableactivities, and e-books for use across devices like interactive white boardsand computers. The content covers language arts, math, science and socialstudies for grades K-5, all aligned with the Common Core standards, and withaudio directions in English, Spanish and French and some Spanish materials.

Thelibrary itself is free, while most content costs a few dollars. The 80 LearningSpot Lessons run $9.99 for downloadable units designed for use with interactivewhiteboards that include a range of content, activities, printable pages, andideas for how to use the lessons with groups and classes. Another 1000+interactive e-books are also available, with prices ranging from $1.99 to $7.99.No mobile app is available, although Carson-Dellosa e-books can be purchased throughits Web site and read on mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and e-readers.