Grades K-1
It is important to keep consistency for your student during these challenging times. We recommend creating a daily routine for your student. The schedule can be flexible to meet the needs of your family. The resources below may be helpful to incorporate into a daily routine. We will continue to add resources, so please check back. If your student's teachers have provided resources, you will continue to have access to those as well.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Reading (Three times per week)
- Independent reading (read aloud, if needed): 15 minutes per day
- Other reading activities (Starfall, Epic, Capstone, PebbleGo, etc): 30 minutes per day
- Additional (optional) reading suggestions below under "ELA" and "Social Studies & Science."
Social Studies and Science (Optional)
- Each of the activities here includes a hands-on activity for your student (with adult help) or for the whole family as well as a reading suggestion that can be used to meet the above reading requirements.
- Try one or two a week or find additional ideas in the Social Studies / Science section below.
- Folder of activities
ELA
| ELA | Description | Guide |
| Epic! | Digital library with learning videos, audio books, comprehension quizzes, reading logs/goal tracking |
Login:Free for teachers; must create an account, then send an invite to students
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| Differentiated learning and practice opportunities in all content areas | Login: Free version for teachers; must create an account, then share login info with students | |
| Starfall | Starfall.com® opened in September 2002 as a public service to teach children to read. Since then it has expanded to include language arts and mathematics for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. | Login: Families and teachers may access most facets of this resource for free, though there are additional products available for purchase. |
Math
| Math | Description | Guide |
| Khan Academy | Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Progress can be saved. |
Parents/Guardians can learn to use Khan Academy by following this link:
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| This is a special collection of resources organized by grade and subject area. Find videos, lesson plans, and activities that support learning at home. | Create a free account to save and organize content. | |
| NCTM Illuminations |
Web and app-based games that support the math standards. |
Free |
Social Studies & Science (Optional)
| Social Studies & Science |
Description | Guide |
| Capstone Interactive eBooks: | Capstone Interactive is a collection of eBooks and every title includes audio recorded versions read aloud. | Go here for login |
| PebbleGo | PebbleGo is a research tool for elementary age students including text and read aloud options on a variety of topics. | Go here for login |
| BrainPOP | BrainPOP is an animated education site for kids covering a wide range of topics such as science, social studies, English, math, arts, music, health, and technology. | |
| Scholastic Learn at Home | Day by day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing |
Free
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STEM (Optional)
| STEM | Description | Guide |
| Code.org | Learn how code using off line activities or online games and game creation | Free although teachers may set up student accounts |
| Typing Club | Typing Club provides free typing practice to help increase typing ease and fine motor skills. | Free although teachers may set up student accounts |
| Tynker (Premium) | Drag and drop coding: Build apps and games. Explore STEM subjects, design Minecraft mods, control robots or drones. Teachers set up student accounts. | |
| Teach Engineering |
Learn about the Design process using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with hands-on lessons and activities. |
Free
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| We highly encourage parents and guardians to read the terms and privacy policies before creating an account for any website resources. |