Summer Learning Tech Tools
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Updated 7/10/15
The following is a list (collected from all over the web) of learning resources to share with students and parents. Most are geared towards K-5, but some apply to younger and older students.
Math Greg Tang Summer Math Challenge A math challenge game board for students to complete during Summer Break, using the online games and books at GregTangMath.com. Students who complete the challenge can be entered into a prize drawing by their parent. Kakooma Greg Tang's Math app (also available as a web-based game) Play Kakooma Addition, Subtraction and Times against the clock or against an online opponent. Improve your computational fluency and enhance your number sense! PBS Lab: Math & Literacy Book List Sort by Age and Skill http://www.mathgames.com Math website for students that works on tablets, phones and desktops and tests over 1200 CCSS-aligned math skills. Calculation Nation Website Funbrain Math Arcade Website Cool Math.com Website 10 Math Apps for Kids Article and app suggestions from Parents.com 10 Ways to Build Math Skills This Summer from GreatSchools Math Calculators - organized by Subject, Topic and Difficulty TenMarks - A free online adaptive program that has students strengthen their math skills while receiving detailed results. Writing Awesome Apps for the Six Traits of Writing *This list includes apps that are $ and free SpellingCity - A summer program for grades 1-12 for spelling, writing, and vocabulary. The program is self paced and has over for educational activities. Reading PBS Lab: Math & Literacy Book List Sort by Age and Skill Teach Your Monster to Read Computer-based phonics game for kids. This completely free online resource has over six hours of content for students to explore as they practice phonics skills. It includes exercises on letters, sounds, and full sentences. 18 Reading Apps to Try *This list includes apps that are $ and free
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Online Camps for Kids {Week of July 13th} Camp Google a free camp for kids, full of fun science activities and adventures led by experts. Everyone is welcome, and you can jump in anytime. Each week has a different theme: space week, nature week, music week, etc. Maker Camp for kids 8 and up from MAKE. Explore a new project every day. Get an overview about the project in their daily video playlist. Follow links to work on projects at home. Coding for Kids Making & Creativity
Parent Corner Take the Pledge to keep children you love learning and healthy this summer so they can soar in the school year ahead. Also remember to keep their brains and bodies active with a healthy dose of reading, fruits and vegetables and active play every day. Lots of resources on this website. Summer Learning Resources for Parents *This site also has lots of resources en Espanol. Parent Resources from ReadWriteThink Great website of tools, printables & resources organized by grade level (K-12) Summer Reading Tips From Librarians from Scholastic Get Ready for Summer Reading from National Education Association Summer Reading Tips for Parents from PBS 37 Ways to Help Kids Learn to Love Reading Play, Learn, Do: Summer Learning Guide Excellent collection of apps, websites 11 Everyday Ways to Learn Math While Having Fun 200 Free Kids' Educational Resources from Open Culture Seize the Summer: Keep Kids Active & Engaged in Learning from U.S. Department of Education Summer Travel: Education on the Road from EDSITEment! Fun-in-the-Sun Activities from Scholastic Camp Go Noodle A fun and free online program that has students learning through play and other various educational activities. Online Summer Learning Courses for Kids Brain Chase - A online five week program for grades 2-8. This adventure has students working in the subjects of math, reading, writing, and more, while watching animated episodes and solving educational problems. CK-12 Brain Flex - A free and self-paced online summer program that has students working on the subjects of math and science. Connections Learning - A nice collection of technology related online courses for math and reading grades K-8 DimensionU Summer Chill - A fun online competition that has students of all ages working in the subjects math and literacy in DimensionU's innovative 3D virtual worlds, with the chance to win prizes. Electric Company - The Electric Company from PBS is offering a six-week multimedia summer learning program that will focus on vocabulary and core math concepts. K5 Learning - A online reading and math program for grades K-5 with real time results and detailed reports. Time4Learning - A fun online program for grades preK-8 in the subjects of math, science, social studies, and language arts. DIY- Skills for Kids - Online camps for kids. |