Grade 5
Preferred Resources and Activities
Literacy and Math Practice - Khan Academy
Suggested Literacy and Math Weekly Practice:
45-60 minutes per week
Use Student Account in Clever or Create a Parent Account Here:
Students can practice Literacy and Math skills with "personalized learning paths that adapts, ensuring each child is presented with activities, books, educational videos, and creative lessons that allow them to learn at their own pace, creating an individualized experience for every learner."
Fact Fluency Practice - Xtra Math
Fact Fluency Suggested Minutes:
5-10 minutes (4-5 days a week)
Use Student Account in Clever or Create a Parent Account Here:
Students begin with a placement activity. Upon completion of the the placement activity, the child will begin practicing math fact fluency at their personalized level. Students can use a classroom account created during the school year or parents can create a parent account at https://xtramath.org/#/home/signup following the instructions in the Family Quick Start Guide
Independent Reading
Independent Reading Suggested Minutes:
30-40 minutes (every day)
Free Sources:
Clever Logins - BookFlix, TrueFlix, Benchmark Universe eLibrary, MeL.org
Other Sources:
Storyberries, Storyline Online, OxfordOWL, FlyLeaf decodable ebooks, Open Library, MagicBlox!, WillBooks
Daily reading of student appropriate authentic literature and informational text is important for the development of skills that will support student growth. Research shows that the more a child reads, the better they get at reading and comprehending.
Typing Skills - Typing.com
Typing.com Suggested Minutes:
2-3 lessons per week
No Login Required (a free account can be created to save progress):
Practicing typing and computer skills will benefit students with school, as well as support a lifelong skill. Students should click and start with beginner lessons and typing games for their grade level.
No login is required although a free account can be created to save your progress.
Additional Optional Resources and Activities
Literacy and Math Practice - Freckle
Literacy and Math Suggested Weekly Minutes:
30-60 minutes per week
Login with Student Account from This Past School Year or Sign Up as a Parent at:
Freckle provides learning activities that are specific to each child's skill level. Students can login and complete activities across many subject areas. Students can access Freckle through their Clever App or a parent can sign up for a free parent account at
Reading and Math Games - ABCya
ABCya provides practice games in both reading and math standards. Click on your child's grade level link for suggested lessons and activities.
Math Skills - SplashLearn
SplashLearn Suggested Minutes:
60-90 minutes per week
Login:
Students can login through their Clever account from this past school year or a parent can sign up with a parent account at:
https://www.splashlearn.com/features/parents
As a student uses SplashLearn, the program will adapt to their personal learning needs. Learning activities are turned into games to help students develop academic skills while having fun.
Vocabulary, Spelling, Phonics - PBS Kids
PBS Kids Suggested Minutes:
15-30 minutes per week
Access PBS Kids at:
"PBS KIDS is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment. With a 360-degree approach towards learning and reaching children, PBS KIDS leverages the full spectrum of media and technology to build knowledge, critical thinking, imagination and curiosity. By involving parents, teachers, caregivers and communities as learning partners, PBS KIDS helps to empower children for success in school and in life. "