Hello Everyone!!! There have been MANY MANY great online resources shared. Many teachers have been sharing some really great educational webpages and I thought it would be easier if they were all compiled in one location. (Teachers: If you have anymore suggestions to add to this list, please let me know!)
How to get into Google Classroom
All students (Gr. 1-12) have an google account through school. To log in:
Go to google.com.
Login for all students is (first 4 letters of last name, lower case)(first 4 letters of first name, lower case)@amherst.k12.wi.us.
example: Stew Dent's login would be dentstew@amherst.k12.wi.us
password is Amherst(and year they graduate)
example: Stew Dent graduates in 2021 so his password would be Amherst2021
Once logged in you will see the 9 dots appear in the upper right hand corner. Click on that and you will find many of the google apps. Some might not be active for your student. Find the app that says "Classroom" and click on it. Any classes you child's teachers have set up in Google Classroom will appear here. You can then click on each class to find out what the teacher has assigned.
How to get into MobyMax
Most students in grades 1-3 currently have access to MobyMax (You would have received a letter about this along with all your students other school work if their classroom was set up for this.) Kindergarten and 4th grade students will have access after March 30th. (Those classroom teachers will be in touch with you when it is ready.)
Go to https://www.mobymax.com/wi50 (Make sure wi50 is at the end of the web address. This is a specific code to our school.)
First choose login option "As A Student" at the top of the page. If you do not choose this, you will not be able to log in.
Your child was sent home with their unique login name. Most were taped into their planner on the March 13 date (some were taped in the front of their planner). If you have lost their unique login for your child, please contact your child's teacher and they will get it to you. All students password is: Falcons.
A note was sent home with this information and more about MobyMax. You can also find it as a document at the bottom of this page called "MobyMax - How to Log In"
MobyMax has had many parent questions so they have put together a MobyMax Guide for Parents. I have attached the PDF as a file at the bottom of this page called "Using MobyMax From Home
Other Online Resources Recommended by Amherst Teachers
Reading, Language & Spelling
Storyline Online - This site is recommended by Mrs. Zastrow. It has a variety of stories that are read by famous actors & actresses (This site seems to be down today, probably from to many visitors. If it doesn't work for you, try again later.)
EPIC - This site is used by many teachers at our school. Ask your child's teacher if they already have an account. If they do, they will give you the class code. If not, parents can sign up for a 30 day free trail. This site has tons of books to read, audio books, and videos.
Tumble Books - This site gives you access to many online books! Many teachers already use this resource and students may already know how to log. Login: Amherst715 Password: login
TeenBookCloud - This site gives you access to many online books! Login: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6
Online Library Cards for Portage County - Portage County Libraries are temporarily offering online library cards. Just click on the link to sign up. With this card you can gain access to Hoopla service which offers popular titles for movie & TV streaming, eBooks, digital audiobooks, music and magazines. Locally, Kelly Bird has offered that any students that do not have a Lettie Jensen Library Card, can similarly sigh-up virtually (by emailing her at amhlibrary@yahoo.com, or calling at (715)824-5510). Your Lettie Jensen card can be used online via OverDrive/Libby apps to access eBooks and digital audiobooks.
Math
Xtra Math - This site is used by most classroom teachers as a way for students to practice their math facts. If students already have an account, they will know how to log in.
TumbleMath - This site is full of Books about Math! Login: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6
SplashLearn - Check out this page for all things math! You can choose your child's grade level, then choose a math area to work on (place value, fractions, geometry, etc.). It seems to be free or you can create an account.
GregTangMath - This is a great site with Math Games for all ages of students.
multiplication.com - This is a GREAT site for ALL FACT practice! (I know it is called multiplication.com, however it has fact practice for addition, subtraction & division too!) Most of the practice is in game form.
STEM & STEAM
28 Days of STEM & STEAM activities for Kids - This site has activities for kids specifically geared toward Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Science
PebbleGo - This site is specifically geared towards students in Kindergarten, Grade1 & 2. It has information on topics such as Animals, Dinosaurs & Science, and can even read all the information to the students! Login: amherst Password: school
Social Studies
PebbleGo - This site is specifically geared towards students in Kindergarten, Grade1 & 2. It has information on topics such as Biographies & Social Studies and it reads all the information to the students! Login: amherst Password: students
Art
Lunch Doodles w/ Mo Willems - Mo Willems is the author of many books including the very popular Elephant and Piggy books. He is doing a live doodle every day at 1pm (eastern time). Check it out!
Movement
GoNoodle - Classroom teachers often use this site for movement breaks within their classroom. "It includes premium content and learning materials, including movement and mindfulness videos as well as downloadable learning resources and ideas for off screen activities." There is more information about this site in the GoNoodle document attached at the bottom of this page.
Virtual Field Trips
San Diego Zoo - Take a trip to the zoo! "Meet all our friends and get a closer look at all our favorite animals!"
The Great Wall of China - "As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all tours in China. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of Northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet."
Live Beluga Whale WebCam - Visit this site to see a live web cam of the Beluga Whales from the Georgia Aquarium.
Mission Control for Hubble Space Telescope - Take a virtual tour of Mission Control for the Hubble Space Telescope.