If it seems like the world of apps is overwhelming, that's because it is! But never fear -- our editors have combed through the thousands of apps out there to pick the best. Whether you want to teach your preschooler the ABCs or read a great interactive story, yes, there's an app for that.
The San José Public Library (SJPL) offers a variety of resources to students and families including: virtual class visits, virtual programs, virtual homework help, student library cards, digital literacy programs, and virtual volunteer programs. See this flyer for details.
Our teachers incorporate social emotional learning into their instruction to support the whole child. One of the curriculum we use is Character Strong. Character Strong offers at home components you can use with your students too.
Here are some activities you can do at home to reinforce our last Profile of a Graduate competency Empathy:
Listen to stories read aloud- Discuss vocabulary and ask questions as you read
Khan Academy Kids (App)
Scholastic learn at home integrated resources
Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help
Khan Academy Lessons on Addition and Subtraction
iReady Printable Math packets
Khan Academy Kids (App)
Youcubed Tasks (filter by grade level)
Hands-on activities
Math Snacks In English and En Español
Coding:
Digital Citizenship:
Media literacy lessons through Newseum
Games that spark conversation
Create a podcast
Articles at varying lexile levels that teachers can push out via Google Classroom. Recently expanded to include Science, Social Studies, and even SEL. Writing assignments and Quizzes are included.
Scholastic learn at home integrated resources
Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help
Khan Academy Lessons
Youcubed Tasks (filter by grade level)
Hands-on activities
Play board games and card games
Math Snacks In English and En Español
Coding
Podcasts (25 Best Podcasts for Kids - Common Sense Media)
YouTube
Best YouTube Channels for Kids - Fatherly.com
12 Best YouTube Channels for Kids and Teens - Common Sense Media
Adobe Spark (Sign in with CUSD account for data privacy compliance)
Digital Citizenship: