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03.19.20 |

Homeschooling tools

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We are compiling and updating here tools to help fellow parents to get through the current period of social isolation and homeschooling

Online Resources

How to Access

Math

  • SplashMath (lessons to focus on are assigned)
  • IXL – Math tab
  • K5 Learning (free when you click on the “worksheets” tab)
  • Math Games website (free games categorized by skill and grade level)
  • Both SplashMath and IXL are accessed directly through their websites. Email your student’s teacher for login information if you need it.
  • Access K5 Learning by going to their website: https://www.k5learning.com/free-worksheets-for-kids
  • Access Math Games through their website: https://www.mathgames.com/
  • Extra math: sign up for an at-home account here
  • Dreambox: for a limited time the sign-up is free

Reading

  • Raz-Kids and/or Headsprout
  • IXL – Language Arts tab, reading section
  • SPL digital resources (scroll down for kid-friendly suggestions)
  • K5 Learning (free when you click on the “worksheets” tab)
  • Scholastic Learn At Home (free daily lessons that change each week)
  • Go to raz-kids.com to access this website. Headsprout is also part of this website.
  • Access IXL through their website
  • Access SPL digital resources (ebooks, e-audiobooks, streaming movies, TV, music services, magazines) here: https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/digital-resources
  • Access K5 Learning by going to their website: https://www.k5learning.com/free-worksheets-for-kids
  • Access Scholastic Learn at Home by searching on Google, or go to: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Writing

  • IXL – Language Arts tab, writing section
  • Writing Prompt Calendar (monthly)
  • Access IXL through their website
  • Access the writing prompt calendar here:

https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/resources/free-resources/writing-prompt-calendars/

Science

  • IXL – Science tab
  • Science A-Z (part of the Raz-Kids website—aligned to our Science curriculum)
  • Mystery Science
  • Science 4 Fun website (articles and experiments for kids)
  • Access IXL through their website
  • Access Science A-Z at: sciencea-z.com
  • To access Mystery Science, go to: https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
  • Access Science4Fun here: https://science4fun.info/
  • Online learning platform for physiology

Social Studies

  • IXL – Social Studies tab
  • CultureGrams
  • PebbleGo
  • History For Kids website
  • Access IXL through their website
  • Both CultureGrams and PebbleGo are accessible through the Student Portal
  • Access History for Kids through their website: https://www.historyforkids.net/

Miscellaneous/

Interdisciplinary 

  • Schoology how-to manual
  • IXL: Grammar/Vocabulary (found under “Language Arts” tab)
  • Typing Club
  • Duolingo app (learn a new language! It’s free!)
  • Flocabulary (free website that includes lessons in multiple subjects)
  • Khan Academy (another free website across multiple subjects)
  • Museum of Flight educational tools
  • Virtual Marine Biology Camp
  • GoNoodle: movement and mindfulness videos for kids
  • Kids National Geographic
  • Seattle Public Schools educational video broadcast
  • Compilation of online grade-specific learning resources provided by SPS
  • Access IXL through their website
  • Typing Club is accessible through the Student Portal
  • Download Duolingo on the App store
  • To access Flocabulary, go to: https://www.flocabulary.com/subjects/
  • To access Khan Academy, go to: https://www.khanacademy.org/
  • Explore the educational pathways of Flight, Space, and Engineering with online content and activities you can do at home
  • Biologists at Oceans Initiative provide live streaming events on Monday and Thursday at 11 am (Pacific) on Instagram and Facebook. No need to sign up.
  • GoNoodle engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
  • Educational games for kids: ABCya | Kidmons | Bob Snail

 

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