MathematicsÂ
Online resources available to help parents and caregivers support their children in mathematics include:
Math Happenings: Reinforces that math happens to us every day. The site provides materials for families to engage in math.
Bridging for Math Strength: Family Connections: Includes a wide variety of math resources designed to benefit families.
Bedtime Mathematics: The Bedtime Math Foundation has developed this site with daily ideas for families to engage and excel in math.
Mathematics Resources for Families and Communities: This VDOE webpage contains a wide range of different mathematics resources for families to explore and use together.
ReadingÂ
Online resources available to help parents and caregivers support their children in reading include:
Unite for Literacy: Provides free digital access to books for early readers.
National Center on Improving Literacy and KID ZONE: Includes access to ebooks, audiobooks, and games focused on literacy skills.
Literacy Resources for Families and Communities: This VDOE webpage contains a wide range of different literacy resources for families to explore and use together.
Family Literacy Webinars: This VDOE webpage contains a variety of informative recorded webinars to support literacy and learning at home.
Parent Page: This U.S. Department of Education webpage contains a range of resources.
PALS Literacy Resources for Home: This webpage contains literacy resources that families can use at home.
Science
Online resources available to help parents and caregivers support their children in science include:
Science Museum of Virginia: Information for planning trips to the museum and At Home Activities
Virginia Department of Forestry: Conservation education information for students
Virginia Living Museum: Information on activities in the museum and outreach programs
Virginia Museum of Natural History: Resources for students including Virginia Science Standards Institute and Virginia Science Institute for STEM Education information and materials
Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom: Educational program to increase agricultural literacy in grades K-8
NASA: Space-related educational resources for teachers and students. Go to the tab for NASA Audiences and select the appropriate grade band.