Q. What is ABCmouse Bring Learning Home and how do I use it?

ABCmouse is a comprehensive early learning curriculum that helps kids learn through phonics and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music and much more. Through ABCmouse Bring Learning Home, Sarasota County library card holders can access more than 10,000 learning activities and 2,000+ book titles suited for children ages 2-8 from any personal device. ABCmouse can also be used in-library without a library card.

Getting Started

You will need an active Sarasota County Library card to use ABCmouse Bring Learning Home. ABCmouse Bring Learning Home can be found online through the Digital Library under "Books and Reading."

For Web Browser:

1. Use the following link: https://www.abcmouse.com/blho-check-out
2. Select "Florida" for your state. Then in the dropdown for your library, type "Sarasota" and select "Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources."
   
3. Type in your Library Card number in the next text box.
4. Type in your Library PIN in the next text box, then select "Submit."
5. Enter your email and create a password.
6. Review and accept the Terms and Conditions, then select "Submit."

For Mobile App (Android, Apple):

Go to your app store (Google Play, App Store, Amazon Store) and search for "ABCmouse."

Logging into ABCmouse Bring Learning Home

The login steps for ABCmouse Bring Learning Home are nearly identical in both the mobile app and web versions.

1. Open the ABCmouse link or the app.
2. Select "Log In" at the top of the page.
3. Enter your email address and password to log in.

Using ABCmouse Bring Learning Home

ABCmouse opens on the Home page by default. This page provides access to lessons, fun activities, your profile, and more.

You can also use the magnifying glass button  at the top right of the webpage to search.

The navigation bar at the top of page has buttons for selecting the user, tickets, the search bar (magnifying glass), map, assessment, and settings.

Users: If you have multiple users, you can switch between users using the button on the navigation bar that shows your account. A pop up will appear showing any users registered under your account.

Tickets are in-game currency that have no real-world cost, can be earned by completing activities, and allow you to customize your avatar or pets in-game.

The map takes you to a page that lays out different activities, such as the Learning Path, learning basics, and games related to animals or school.

The assessment helps you discover where your child is at with different learning categories, then assigns activities based on the results. The assessment center will show your child's progress as they complete activities and their latest scores.

The settings button opens a navigation bar that includes time limit, privacy, and logging out.