-Continuity of Learning
Supplemental Digital Resources for Learners & Parents
Regular student practice of skills taught in the classroom is critical to the learning process. The resources found here will offer a variety of ways students can engage in exploration and learning academically and socially. The resources found here provide practice that may take place outside of the classroom. Please note that while some of these resources can be used by students by themselves (Independently), resources with the banner “With an Adult” are meant to be used with adult guidance.
Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | |
Language Arts | Independent (Most students can use the following resources by themselves) | ||
Spin the story starter and create your story! Listen, watch videos, play games with Dr. Seuss books Listen and interact with stories. Browse library of free children’s eBooks to read Explore ELA games, phonics, sight words and more! Activities for Harry Potter books Starfall is a children's website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills. Variety of books to read and listen to. Explore some interesting and fun topics Explore the world and things that make you wonder Interesting and fun news for kids Play fun language Arts games A site full of spelling and vocabulary games A library of smart videos for curious minds Videos and lessons targeted to support the English development of English Language Learners Videos, books read aloud and activities to help with reading | Practice Reading Comprehension and Critical thinking using bees You can print the 4 pages and the answer page is included Practice reading comprehension and critical thinking using underwater treasure You can print the 4 pages and the answer page is included Spin the story starter and create your story! Browse library of free children’s eBooks to read ELA games Activities for Harry Potter books Variety of books to read and listen to Create digital stories! Explore the world and things that make you wonder Students compose their own comic strip Read and answer comprehension questions about news articles adjusted for different reading levels Interesting and fun news for kids Play fun language Arts games Spelling and vocabulary games Kid-friendly videos on a variety of interesting and engaging topics | Spin the story starter and create your story! Browse a library of free children’s eBooks to read ELA games Activities for Harry Potter books Variety of books to read and listen to Create digital stories! Explore the world and things that make you wonder Students compose their own comic strip Read and answer comprehension questions about news articles adjusted for different reading levels Interesting and fun news for kids Play fun language Arts games Spelling and vocabulary games Kid-friendly videos on a variety of interesting and engaging topics | |
Language Arts | With an Adult (Most students will require adult assistance with the following activities) | ||
Students can compose their own comic for a variety of contexts! Read and answer comprehension questions about news articles adjusted for different reading levels | Videos and lessons targeted to support the English development of English Language Learners | Videos and lessons targeted to support the English development of English Language Learners | |
Math | Independent (Most students can use the following resources by themselves) | ||
Solve problems in each area of mathematics (game format) See mathematics like you've never seen it before! Instructional videos with each game level. Word problems, Number Puzzles, Brain workouts, and games reinforcing basic math concepts. Games and videos that reinforce basic math skills Math games reinforcing a variety of math skills | Polyup is a free and open computational thinking playground where students can experiment with numbers and functions. Solve problems in each area of mathematics (game format). Instructional videos with each game level. Math Playground Enjoy hundreds of math games, logic puzzles and fun brain builders. | Polyup is a free and open computational thinking playground where students can experiment with numbers and functions. Solve problems in each area of mathematics (game format). Instructional videos with each game level. Math Playground Enjoy hundreds of math games, logic puzzles and fun brain builders. Click on the topics you have already learned this year, and work through the lessons at your own pace. | |
Math | With an Adult (Most students will require adult assistance with the following activities) | ||
10 Days of Closure Lessons These stand-alone activities are designed for students to do on paper without technology. Games to Play with a Deck of Cards (K-6) Math card games reinforcing a number of math concepts. Illustrative Mathematics (3rd) Tasks directly tied to the CC Math standards. Work on tasks from the standards you have already learned this year. Youcubed (Tasks & More or Courses) Choose creative and inspiring math tasks that interest you. Weeks of Inspirational Math Each day begins with a math mindset video and includes a low-floor high-ceiling task. Choose creative and inspiring math tasks that interest you. | Weeks of Inspirational Math Each day begins with a math mindset video and includes a low-floor high-ceiling task. Choose creative and inspiring math tasks that interest you. SFUSD - 10 Days of Closure Lessons These stand-alone activities are designed for students to do on paper without technology. Illustrative Mathematics (4th) Work on tasks from the standards you have already learned this year. Games to Play with a Deck of Cards (K-6) Math card games reinforcing a number of math concepts. | Weeks of Inspirational Math Each day begins with a math mindset video and includes a low-floor high-ceiling task. Choose creative and inspiring math tasks that interest you. SFUSD - 10 Days of Closure Lessons These stand-alone activities are designed for students to do on paper without technology. Illustrative Mathematics (5th) Work on tasks from the standards you have already learned this year. Games to Play with a Deck of Cards (K-6) Math card games reinforcing a number of math concepts. | |
Science | Independent (Most students can use the following resources by themselves) | ||
Videos, experiments & fun stuff Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams Observe live animals at the aquarium Science videos by topic Live viewing, activities, games & videos Webcasts, videos and exhibits from the Smithsonian museum Explore Yellowstone National Park virtually Fun projects to build from items at home Do fun activities and learn about NASA along the way! Explore things that you’ve always wondered! A library of smart videos for curious minds | Explore the world with games, quizzes, readings about different animal groups Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams Watch live feeds and make observations, record wonderings Watch videos by topic, record wonderings and new information learned Watch live feeds and make observations, record wonderings Videos, webcasts and lesson about various topics Watch live feeds and make observations, record wonderings California Academy of Sciences Explore the exhibits, look at animal webcams, Video libraries Explore space and the different NASA missions | Explore the world with games, quizzes, readings about different animal groups Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams Watch live feeds and make observations, record wonderings Watch videos by topic, record wonderings and new information learned Watch live feeds and make observations, record wonderings Videos, webcasts and lesson about various topics Watch live feeds and make observations, record wonderings California Academy of Sciences Explore the exhibits, look at animal webcams, Video libraries Explore space and the different NASA missions | |
Science | With an Adult (Most students will require adult assistance with the following activities) | ||
Activities to create and the reasons why they work! Grade level lessons with videos, activities and questions Distance learning packs with lessons, videos and activities Science experiments to try at home Scientific American: Bring Science Home STEM projects to build at home California Academy of Sciences Webcams, lessons and activities | Experiments to do at home using easy to find materials Lessons and videos about various science topics centered around fun and interesting phenomena Lessons from the Twig Science Tools (create a free account) Easy Science experiments to do at home Scientific American: Bring Science Home Science activities to do at home with household items Engineering activities to do at home using various household items pHet Simulations & Interactives Science and Math simulations and interactives to reinforce concepts (create free account) | Experiments to do at home using easy to find materials Lessons and videos about various science topics centered around fun and interesting phenomena Easy Science experiments to do at home Scientific American: Bring Science Home Science activities to do at home with household items Engineering activities to do at home using various household items pHet Simulations & Interactives Science and Math simulations and interactives to reinforce concepts (create free account) | |
Social Studies | Independent (Most students can use the following resources by themselves) | ||
Focus: Classroom Constitution (Video) YouTube Video appropriate for young viewers. | Virtual Tours of Smithsonian Exhibits Explore a wide variety of social studies topics. | Virtual Tours of Smithsonian Exhibits Explore a wide variety of social studies topics. | |
Social Studies | With an Adult (Most students will require adult assistance with the following activities) | ||
Virtual Tours of Smithsonian Exhibits Access to an extensive collection of history related topics, videos, recordings, and artifacts. Smithsonian Grade level resources Learning Guide with embedded links to additional websites. Adult support necessary. | Access to an extensive collection of history related topics, videos, recordings, and artifacts. Learning Guide with embedded links to additional websites. Adult support recommended. | Access to an extensive collection of history related topics, videos, recordings, and artifacts. Learning Guide with embedded links to additional websites. Adult support recommended. | |
P.E. | |||
Art & Music | Independent (Most students can use the following resources by themselves) | ||
Activities to do at home based on various Exploratorium exhibits Articles for students to read about different types of Art and Art Movements Audio tours of the Met and #metkids resources Music classes for kids, 30-day free trial Follow along art lessons for kids Learn how to draw videos for kids Art from the national gallery with descriptions and information 20 min kids dance class | Activities to do at home based on various Exploratorium exhibits Articles for students to read about different types of Art and Art Movements Explore the Kennedy Center Video Library Videos of various performances from the Kennedy Center Audio tours of the Met and #metkids resources Music classes for kids, 30-day free trial Follow along art lessons for kids Learn how to draw videos for kids Art from the national gallery with descriptions and information African Dance lesson | Virtual Tours of historic sites and museums Activities to do at home based on various Exploratorium exhibits Articles for students to read about different types of Art and Art Movements Explore the Kennedy Center Video Library Videos of various performances from the Kennedy Center Music classes for kids, 30-day free trial Follow along art lessons for kids Learn how to draw videos for kids Art from the national gallery with descriptions and information African Dance lesson | |
Other | App download- introduction to computer coding Coding activities for various levels Adventures in FamilyHood: 20 Virtual Field Trips To Take With Your Kids (K-8) | Coding activities for various levels Adventures in FamilyHood: 20 Virtual Field Trips To Take With Your Kids (K-8) | Coding activities for various levels Adventures in FamilyHood: 20 Virtual Field Trips To Take With Your Kids (K-8) |