[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re: Best Search Engines for 3-5?

[Pia Ledina]

Yes, I love both of these resources and am planning a trial of News-O-Matic
right now!  I am more interested to know if there's anything out there free
on the web that you use (rather than a subscription research tool)...

:) pia






On Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM Barbara Johnson <bajohnson at colchesterct.org>
wrote:

> I would second the use of Pebblego and next.
>
> I would also say to check out News-o-matic, they were at AASL and are a
> strong competitor with NewsELA, for less money
>
> Remember, Explora available through the CT State Library,
> www.researchitct.org
>
> And worldbook online is also an adorable item ...
>
> Barb
>
> *Barbara Johnson*
> *Instructional Technology Coordinator*
> Colchester Public Schools
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:44 AM Allison Loiseau <librarianallie at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Pia,
>> I steer my 3-5 students to PebbleGo Next.  If you are using Google
>> Classroom, another alternative is to use their LM Notebook feature to
>> create materials from links you curate.  That way, they will get the
>> information in a digestible, ad-free form.  I tend to have it make mind
>> maps and video overviews.  Have a nice week!
>> Allison Loiseau
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM Pia Ledina via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Good morning!
>>>
>>> My school district is currently using Kiddle and Kidtopia for
>>> elementary school searching and is looking for feedback on more robust
>>> options that bring back solid resource results yet aren't cluttered with
>>> ads... thought this was the perfect time for a group question!
>>>
>>> Any gems out there that you'd like to share?  I'd appreciate your
>>> reasoning as well... thank you!
>>>
>>> :) pia
>>>
>>>
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>> Allison Loiseau
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Mitchell Elementary School
>> Woodbury, CT
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