Summer Resources

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Online, Hands-On Elementary Summer Science Classes

1st Grade Summer Resources

Math Resources-

• Dreambox learning-this is a math app the school is exploring for use as a math differentiation tool. It is currently offering a 90 day free trial for families. 
  https://www.dreambox.com/

• Khan Academy- https://www.khanacademy.org/
  Loschy-https://www.khanacademy.org/join/7XW9QU7K or visit www.khanacademy.org/join
  and enter your class code 7XW9QU7K
  
  Mullinax-https://www.khanacademy.org/join/EY4D97ET Class code EY4D97ET

• GRASP is a summer math and reading correspondence program for children finishing grades Kindergarten through 8th.  Teachers and curriculum professionals developed GRASP as a cost efficient substitute for traditional summer school.  The program seeks to help students retain skills learned during the past school year by providing review exercises.  Grades K-3 get packets but Grades 4-8 can choose online or packets. https://www.grps.org/grasp-home

• Mathnasium-is offering online tutoring this summer https://www.mathnasium.com/lynnhurst

• The math homework book is also a way to practice some of the skills we worked on the second half of the year. 

• Addition and Subtraction flashcards are helpful for review. There are also several apps that practice math facts. Here is one online version https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards

Coding Activities-

• Kodable coding website- https://game.kodable.com/class/acs27

• Coding activities-https://lightbot.com/

Reading Resources-

• Epic will be  free for students until June 30th. After that you could do a 30 day free trial before committing to purchasing a subscription.

• RAZ kids will be available through the whole summer.

Word Study-

• Here is a link to 12 review lessons for word study.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZI0FvDFTuJSHIojR7WUYUpJ_-ZE1s_6aGuDFfwuZr9s/edit?usp=sharing

• Use red and yellow Stepping Up books for reading fluency practice or for spelling ideas

• Play trick word bingo or practice words in your own creative way https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JiD5UMP3-6DJceVkLQU2LeelUamzC_tciWjaxNYjdMQ/edit?usp=sharing

Writing Ideas-

• Curiosity journal- Use any blank notebook for your child to write about things they are curious about. http://blog.learningresources.com/3195-2/

• Pen-pal-Find a friend from class or friend or family member you miss seeing and be summer penpals.

Science Ideas-

• Bell Museum-while it is closed, they have posted stories and videos for families to learn and explore.  https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/

• National Geographic Kids  https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

• NASA Stem Activities K-4 https://www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4.html

• Science Museum Webpage https://new.smm.org/

Social Studies Ideas - 

• Minnesota History Center online/at home learning https://www.mnhs.org/historyathome

• Learn about countries around the world https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/

• Learn about the United States https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/

• Pebble Go- http://www.pebblego.com/login/?sqs=17400038763bae7b7a5de37fff16c8714046771c622f1a4fb1d24acc377c1b2e

Religion - 

• Friendzy Family Resources https://www.friendzy.co/friendzy-freebies