Need some extra academic activities?

Want to do extension work on a specific skill?

Have a conference call for work and need your kids to be busy for a while?

Check out some of these great resources.

• Reading Practice

  • IXL--Reading, writing, math, science, and social studies extension activities by grade level.

  • Reading Practice--Visit this website to gain access to several free or low-cost websites that support reading practice by grade level

  • Audio Books--Check out this list of audio books, broken up by grade level!

• Writing Practice

  • Pandemic Journaling--your son/daughter is now the reporter for how their life has changed. Visit for great writing ideas.

  • Middle School Writing Prompts--Use this for several prompt ideas. Remember, we use CER as a writing tool at CMS. Not sure what that is? Click here for a quick description.

  • Four Writing Types for Middle Schoolers--here are the four types of writing middle school-aged kids should be able to do. Use this as a guide to decide what your son/daughter could write about.

• Math Practice

  • Khan Academy--Pick the grade level and/or topic you'd like your son/daughter to get extra practice in.

  • Math Websites--Use this link to gain access to several free or low-cost websites that support math practice by grade level

• Extra Learning!

  • Scholastic 'Learn at Home'--This is a great tool that divides learning up by day. Each week, there will be new daily activities, articles, and educational videos uploaded by Scholastic. Kids work through the activities presented.

  • Mindful Schools--Use this link to teach Mindfulness to kids. During this unsure time, teach kids to be aware of their feelings, stressors, and learn strategies to help calm anxiety and worry.

  • Free Virual Museums--Museums all over the world have teamed up to provide kids with free virtual access to their exhibits. Go take a tour of a museum in another country!

  • Educational Netflix--Use this to give kids access to educational programming on Netflix by age group.

  • Audible Stories--Social distancing, meet kid's free listening. This is a free sight for selection of stories for all kids of all ages. Stories that help young minds stay active, open, and engaged. All free, no sign-up, no commitments. Just explore and start listening.