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Students of any age can use and enjoy these resources!
Check back regularly for new additions to try!
"If I only had the time..." Activities & Resources - All the things you might say you would do "if you only had the time" - now you do! This compilation was provided by the Williamsville Central School District to NFCSD. It includes activities and resources for Grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12.
The Best Books to Teach... - Does your child love reading, but struggle with math? These various book lists are filled with picture book recommendations to teach different math concepts!
Books to Teach Addition & Subtraction - Click here to see the list!
Books to Teach Place Value & Large Numbers - Click here to see the list!
Books to Teach Multiplication & Division - Click here to see the list!
Books to Teach Time - Click here to see the list!
Books to Teach Money Math - Click here to see the list!
Books to Teach Fractions - Click here to see the list!
Printable of ALL BOOK LISTS above - Click here to download the printable!
Children's Anti-Racism Book List - Amidst the current movement in our country, your child may have questions regarding race and equality. Here's a list (with descriptions) of 31 children's books that can help spark those meaningful conversations.
Current Events (BLM) Read Alouds - This resource, provided by the NFCSD, includes an instructional library related to the current Black Lives Matter movement. It includes picture book read alouds related to the topics of Activism and Advocacy, Self-Love and Empowerment, and Black History.
June Stories & Activities Calendar - Running out of fun ideas to engage your child with reading? This calendar offers a book recommendation for each day in June AND suggested activities to go along with each book!
June Book Calendar - Click here to print the monthly calendar!
Book & Activity Descriptions - Click here for more detailed descriptions of each day's book and activity. Also includes links for more resources to use alongside!
Father's Day Gift Ideas - Father's Day is coming up on June 21st! Here is a list of crafts, cards, and activities that your child can do to prepare for the special day!
Butterfly Crafts for Kids - Decorate for summer with kid-made crafts! Here is an assortment of butterfly-themed crafts and activities for your little one!
Math Word Problem Solving Templates - Word problems in math can be very difficult for learners of all ages. Print any one of these templates (they vary slightly to meet your need/level) to help sort information in the word problem and organize your child's thinking!
Didax - FREE Virtual Manipulatives! I just discovered this site and highly recommend for parents or teachers! Includes several digital math manipulatives to use with your child's lessons and/or assignments. Also includes a link for free activities to use with the manipulatives, for extra practice or math play!
Storytime with Ryan & Craig - Free online video library of read-alouds!
Science Symbaloo - Huge collection of science-based sites and resources! Most are free and easy to access for all users!
DKFindOut - The perfect site for curious learners! What do you want to find out? Choose from various topics and subject areas and explore your heart out!
Tween Tribune - Smithsonian-based online news for kids! Includes a link for articles and videos relevant to younger (K-4) children. Great for non-fiction curiosities and real-world learning!
Memorial Day Activity - Spend this long holiday weekend writing letters to solders with your child!
Project description - Click here to read more about the Operation Gratitude project. Includes tips for writing and directions for sending the letters in the mail.
Postcard template - Click here to download, print, and send your writing!
K-5 Math Folder - Everything you need at home to assist your child with their math learning! Broken down for early (K-2) and later (3-5) skills. Print and store in a folder for quick reference!
K-5 Writing Folder - AND everything you need to assist your child with their writing! Broken down for young writers (K-2) and older writers (3-5). Print and store in a folder for quick reference!
May Stories & Activities Calendar - Running out of fun ideas to engage your child with reading? This calendar offers a book recommendation for each day in May AND suggested activities to go along with each book!
May Book Calendar - Click here to print the monthly calendar!
Book & Activity Descriptions - Click here for more detailed descriptions of each day's book and activity. Also includes links for more resources to use alongside!
Learn about Germs Unit - Help kids better understand how germs spread and why we need to be extra careful nowadays. This unit on germs includes a colorful story about Bunny & Bear, then plenty of resources to go along with it!
Math Bingo Board - Different math challenges in every square! Great for a variety of ages and skill levels. Can you complete 5 in a row?
Summer Writing Menus - Need to keep your kids interested in writing this summer? Try these free writing menus - one each for June, July, and August! Each "menu" includes 9 fun writing prompts and a reminder for students about steps in the writing process. Remember: good readers become better writers AND good writers become better readers!!
Online Scattergories Game - Just for fun! Grab a notepad, set the timer, and see how many categories you can answer for the given letter!
MORE FREE Virtual Field Trips - These are too cool! Take a trip to see some of the most famous museums, zoos, galleries, and more in America's biggest cities - right from your couch! Includes trips to New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Seattle!
Mother's Day Printables - Fun ideas to give to Mom or Grandma this Mother's Day! Includes directed drawings, sentence frames, and writing paper!
FREE Virtual Field Trips - This is the ULTIMATE COLLECTION of virtual field trips! Even if you don't use right away, I recommend you save and use in the future! Great for multiple ages and interests! Another MUST-HAVE resource!
Read-O Game - Can you get "Read-O" before school's out for summer? Have your child read different materials, genres, and in different places around the house to see how quickly they can complete a row of tasks!
Magic Tree House Home Adventures - Beginning THIS WEEK (April 27), author Mary Pope Osbourne will be hosting digital readings (videos) and challenging students to complete activities, crafts, recipes, reading challenges cross-curricular lessons, Family Trivia Night game ideas, fun surprises, and much more!
Audible Audiobooks - Now providing FREE audiobooks for kids! Stories for all ages to listen and imagine! Great for bedtime routines, car rides, and more!
Reading "Cheat Sheets" - A parent & teacher MUST-HAVE! These "cheat sheets" list strategies/activities to try with your child based on their individual reading needs!
Phonics Charts - Great for ELA skill building! Includes six colorful charts of alphabet and phonics spelling patterns to use as a reference while completing class assignments or for daily review!
Distance Learning BINGO - Can you get BINGO before we return to school? Features 6 different BINGO boards to play, including Reading BINGO, Art BINGO, P.E. BINGO, Music BINGO, and a BINGO game just for fun! Challenge yourself to win!
Freckle.com - Great ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies practice! For students Kindergarten and older. Contact me if students have forgotten their log-in information!
GetEPIC.com - FREE digital books of all levels, genres, and formats! Kids LOVE this! The more books they read, the more rewards they receive! All Learning Support students have been added. Join for free with our class code: mba0593 (Click here for login instructions)
UniteForLiteracy.com - More FREE digital books for kids! No account needed! Enjoy now!
StorylineOnline.net - Even more FREE digital stories available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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