Resources
GENERAL RESOURCES
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com
Contrary to the name, there are lots of free resources available on this excellent site. It's very well-organized and includes the option to search by subject and/or grade level.
www.ucando.org/kids
A website with activities that help children realize and appreciate their own unique abilities.
https://brainpop.org
Free access for families is currently available. This website provides activities in many subject areas, including English language development. For English learners, go to ell.brainpop.com.
https://www.understood.org
An amazing parent resource for information about learning and attention issues!
Parents Guide to DIBELS Assessment
READING RESOURCES
https://www.starfall.com
A great site for phonics and basic math skills. Some activities are available for free; membership is approximately $35 per year.
https://pbskids.org
Lots of fun games and videos involving some great T.V. characters like Word Girl, Super Why, and Wild Kratts.
https://www.arbookfind.com
On this site, parents can search in English or Spanish for Accelerated Reader books, using criteria such as: Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
https://stories.audible.com/discovery
Free streaming of an incredible selection of stories on your desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet! Available in six different languages.
https://www.learningally.org
You'll have to register and pay an annual fee if you want to use this site, but there are thousands of audio books available, along with advice for parents and teachers of students with reading difficulties.
https://www.getepic.com
A well-organized digital library for kids 12 & under, with access to audio books and books in Spanish, too. The monthly fee is $7.99, but there's also a free 30-Day trial.
WRITING RESOURCES
https://www.storybird.com
Lots of activities to encourage reluctant writers and engage students in fun, meaningful written work.
https://readwritethink.org
Parent resources are available and organized by grade level.
MATH RESOURCES
https://illustrativemathematics.org
This site is organized by grade level and provides illustrated examples of most Common Core Standards. A useful tool for teachers and parents to reinforce our own understanding of concepts and how to teach them.
https://khanacademy.org
Students can practice at their own pace to fill in gaps in their learning.
https://zearn.org
Zearn is currently offering free distance learning to parents and caregivers. Click on the link to create an account.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com
Contrary to the name, there are lots of free resources available on this excellent site. It's very well-organized and includes the option to search by subject and/or grade level.
www.ucando.org/kids
A website with activities that help children realize and appreciate their own unique abilities.
https://brainpop.org
Free access for families is currently available. This website provides activities in many subject areas, including English language development. For English learners, go to ell.brainpop.com.
https://www.understood.org
An amazing parent resource for information about learning and attention issues!
Parents Guide to DIBELS Assessment
READING RESOURCES
https://www.starfall.com
A great site for phonics and basic math skills. Some activities are available for free; membership is approximately $35 per year.
https://pbskids.org
Lots of fun games and videos involving some great T.V. characters like Word Girl, Super Why, and Wild Kratts.
https://www.arbookfind.com
On this site, parents can search in English or Spanish for Accelerated Reader books, using criteria such as: Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
https://stories.audible.com/discovery
Free streaming of an incredible selection of stories on your desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet! Available in six different languages.
https://www.learningally.org
You'll have to register and pay an annual fee if you want to use this site, but there are thousands of audio books available, along with advice for parents and teachers of students with reading difficulties.
https://www.getepic.com
A well-organized digital library for kids 12 & under, with access to audio books and books in Spanish, too. The monthly fee is $7.99, but there's also a free 30-Day trial.
WRITING RESOURCES
https://www.storybird.com
Lots of activities to encourage reluctant writers and engage students in fun, meaningful written work.
https://readwritethink.org
Parent resources are available and organized by grade level.
MATH RESOURCES
https://illustrativemathematics.org
This site is organized by grade level and provides illustrated examples of most Common Core Standards. A useful tool for teachers and parents to reinforce our own understanding of concepts and how to teach them.
https://khanacademy.org
Students can practice at their own pace to fill in gaps in their learning.
https://zearn.org
Zearn is currently offering free distance learning to parents and caregivers. Click on the link to create an account.