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Preferred Resources and Activities
Preferred Resources and Activities
Literacy and Math Practice - Khan Academy
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."
Independent Reading
Independent Reading
Independent Reading Suggested Minutes:
30-40 minutes (every day)
Free Sources:
Tween Tribune OxfordOWL, Open Library, MagicBlox!,
FreeKidsBooks, DogoNews, Book , Mel.org
Students can obtain a Library Card from the St. Clair County Library System and then check out books from the local library.
CommonLit allows parents to create a parent account, add their child as a student, and then assign readings to their child.
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.
Math Nation
Math Nation
Math Nation
20-30 minutes (2-3 times a week)
Clever Logins - Math Nation
It is also possible to go to the Math Nation website, select Michigan for the state, and then select the school your child attended this past year
Multiple evaluations of Math Nation show that increased usage of the platform is tied to increased proficiency across every student subgroup, including students receiving free/reduced-price lunch, every racial and ethnic group, and students with disabilities. These findings hold true at school, group, and individual levels.
Typing Skills - Typing.com
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
Additional Optional Resources and Activities
Multiple Subject Area Practice - Wide Open School
Multiple Subject Area Practice - Wide Open School
Wide Open School Suggested Minutes:
45-60 minutes per week
Access Wide Open School Kids at:
https://wideopenschool.org/student-activities/
A daily plan is posted every day on the Wide Open School Website. Students can practice content from all core subject areas as well as electives. Wide Open School provides a "library of student activities at your fingertips. Daily Plans offer grab-and-go lessons, life skills, and refreshing brain breaks. The Family & Teacher Center has guides for the best ways to support your learners. We balance academic enrichment with social-emotional support so that students have the skills they need to succeed!"
Literacy and Math Practice - Freckle
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
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.
Fact Fluency Practice - Xtra Math
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
CK-12
CK-12
CK-12 Kids Suggested Minutes:
15-30 minutes per week
Access CK-12 at:
"We’re raising the bar with interactive learning activities and practice that adapts to individual student performance. Content is broken down and presented in multiple modalities to fit different learning styles. "
Optional Games - Common Sense Education
Optional Games - Common Sense Education
Optional Games Suggested Minutes:
15-30 minutes per week
List of Optional Games at:
10 Great Free Games for Middle School Students
Common Sense Education provides a list of links to ten different educational games that provide practice in ELA, Math, and Social Studies. They state that, "History, math, science, language, and tech skills come alive with these 10 great free games for grades 6–8. Use them to pique students' interest in a new topic, help them acquire new skills, or provide real-world context."
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