Garrison Elementary School 

Lewis County Central Elementary School 

Laurel Elementary School 

Tollesboro Elementary School 

Kindergarten NTI Days 1-10

1st Grade NTI Days 1-10 

2nd Grade NTI Days 1-10 

3rd Grade NTI Days 1-10

4th Grade NTI Days 1-10 

5th Grade NTI Days 1-10 

6th Grade NTI Days 1-10 

K-2 Spelling Bee Words (First 1000 Sight Words) 

3rd-5th Grade Spelling Bee Words 

📚 General (All Ages)

1. Reading Rockets – For Parents
   Articles, videos, and reading strategies to support children at home.

2. Colorín Colorado – For Families
   Bilingual (English/Spanish) site with tips for reading with children, helping with homework, and supporting multilingual learners.

3. Start with a Book
   Booklists, reading guides, and activity ideas for summer and year-round learning.

4. PBS Kids for Parents
   Literacy tips, storytime ideas, and printables connected to PBS shows.

🔤 Early Childhood & Elementary (PreK–5)

5. Storyline Online
   Free read-alouds of children’s books by celebrities—great for storytime at home.

6. Unite for Literacy
   Picture books with narration in multiple languages—perfect for early readers.

7. Scholastic Learn at Home
   Free reading materials and day-by-day learning plans from Scholastic (still accessible).

8. Family Literacy Calendar (NYS Library)
   Daily literacy-building activities and ideas for parents of young children.

📖 Middle & High School (6–12)

9. Tween Tribune for Parents
   High-interest articles for kids with built-in comprehension questions—ideal for reading together or independently.

10. Newsela – Student & Parent Access
    Many articles are free to access and can be leveled for students to read with parent support.

🧠 Tips, Guides, and Printables

12. U.S. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn to Read
    Free downloadable book with tips and activities by age group.

13. iReady Family Center
    Information about reading and math development, iReady test support, and family strategies.

14. Understood.org
    For parents of children with learning and thinking differences—strong reading and homework help sections.

15. Scholastic Parents
    Book recommendations by age, reading tips, and at-home learning resources.

🖨️ Printable Worksheets & Practice Packs

1. Handwriting Worksheets by K5 Learning
   Free downloadable PDF worksheets for letters, words, and full sentences.

2. WorksheetWorks – Cursive Generator
   Customize your own cursive worksheets with words, names, or sentences.

3. Education.com – Cursive Printables
   Letter practice, word writing, and thematic cursive pages.

4. Super Teacher Worksheets – Cursive
   Free options include uppercase/lowercase practice, word tracing, and quotes.

5. The OT Toolbox – Cursive Handwriting
   Occupational therapy–informed strategies with free printables and letter guides.

6. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Samples
   Sample worksheets and letter formation guides based on their classic method.

💻 Interactive & Digital Tools

7. Cursive Writing – KidZone
   Free letter practice with stroke animations and downloadable worksheets.

8. ABCya – Cursive Practice
   Game-based tracing and practice of cursive letters.

🎥 Video Lessons & Tutorials

10. YouTube – Cursive Writing by Mummysmart
    Step-by-step cursive lessons for all lowercase and uppercase letters.

11. YouTube – CursiveLogic Channel
    Teaches cursive through letter groups and patterns, not just alphabetically.

12. YouTube – Cursive Handwriting Series by KatCam
    Visual demonstration of letter formation and connecting strokes.

🛠️ Teacher Tools & Lesson Planning

13. Teachers Pay Teachers – Free Cursive Packs
    Thousands of free worksheets, anchor charts, and cursive activity books.

14. Twinkl USA – Cursive Resources (Free account access available)
    Full cursive curriculum packs, animations, and alphabet strips.

MATH (K–12)

1. Khan Academy
   Free, standards-aligned math lessons, practice problems, and videos for K–12. Parents can create accounts for students.

2. Greg Tang Math
   Games, puzzles, and math challenges that build fluency and number sense.

3. AAA Math
   Interactive math practice organized by grade level and topic.

4. Math Playground
   Games and problem-solving challenges for elementary and middle grades.

5. Cool Math 4 Kids
   Fun, engaging math games and lessons aimed at younger learners.

6. Prodigy Math Game
   Free adaptive math game (parents can set goals and monitor progress).

7. Zearn (Free for families in 2024-2025)
   K–6 math curriculum with videos, digital lessons, and independent practice.

8. iReady Family Center
   Information about reading and math development, iReady test support, and family strategies.

SCIENCE (K–12)

1. Mystery Science
   Engaging, open-and-go video science lessons. Many are available free.

2. NASA Kids' Club
   Space-related games, activities, and videos.

3. HowStuffWorks – Science
   Explains science concepts and phenomena in parent-friendly language.

4. Science Buddies
   Hundreds of free science fair ideas and experiments with instructions.

5. National Geographic Family Hub
   Earth science, geography, and nature-based learning activities.

SOCIAL STUDIES (K–12)

1. iCivics
   Interactive games about government, law, and citizenship. Great for home discussion.

2. Crash Course Kids – YouTube
   Kid-friendly videos covering history, economics, geography, and more.

3. National Geographic Kids – History & Geography
   Engaging content about cultures, countries, and historical events.

4. Kids Discover
   Informational texts and visuals about U.S. history, world history, and civics.

5. Mission US
   Interactive history games for upper elementary/middle school.

6. Smithsonian History Explorer
   Primary sources and activities for elementary and secondary students.

ART

1. Tate Kids – Art Activities
   Interactive tools and art history designed for children.

2. Deep Space Sparkle (Free projects)
   Downloadable lessons and activities for K–6.

3. Art for Kids Hub – YouTube
   Guided drawing videos and crafts for all ages.

MUSIC

4. MusicTheory.net
   Practice tools and explanations for reading music and theory.

5. PBS Music Resources
   Lessons and videos across genres and time periods.

6. Dallas Symphony Orchestra – Kids
   Learn about instruments, composers, and musical concepts.

PE

7. PE Central – Home Resources
   At-home PE activities, fitness logs, and games.

8. Sworkit Kids
   Free kid-focused workouts by category (strength, flexibility, etc.).

DRAMA

10. Drama Resource – Games for Families
    Simple roleplay and storytelling activities.

11. Kennedy Center Education
    Videos and lesson content from performers, authors, and educators.

Lewis County Career & Technical Center Pathway Offerings:

Agricultural Education

• Agribuisness System

• Agriculture Power, Structural, Technical Systems

Business and Marketing

• Management and Entrepreneurship

Construction Technology

• Commercial Carpentry Skills Trades TRACK

• Residential Carpenter Assistant

• Industrial Electrician Assistant

Engineering Technology

• Design Engineering (Hybrid Pathway)

Health Science

• Allied Health

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Pre-Nursing

Manufacturing

• Design Engineering (Hybrid Pathway)

• Mechanical Designer

• Welder-Entry Level

• Welding TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship

CTE (Career & Technical Education) 

1. CareerOneStop – Explore Careers
   Career videos, outlooks, and skill match tools.

2. Roadmap to Careers (powered by Roadtrip Nation)
   Great for middle/high schoolers to explore paths based on interests.

3. JA My Way (Junior Achievement)
   Career planning and entrepreneurship learning tools.

4. O*Net Career Exploration
   Family-friendly interface to explore jobs, earnings, and training.

5. TryEngineering – For Students and Parents
   Engineering career spotlights, design challenges, and at-home STEM kits.

6. SkillsUSA Videos & Projects
   Inspiring CTE content to engage students and families in technical education.