Learning Resources
Summer 2024
Math
Top Five Questions to Ask a Mathematician
-What is the problem about? What can you tell me about it?
-Does that make sense? How do you know?
-How would you explain that to someone?
-What part did you understand or not understand? Where would you for help if you don't understand it?
-How did you get your answer? What is another way to solve that?
4 C Math Menu for Parents.pdfWays to Talk Math
The 4 C's
-Converse
-Count
-Compare
-Categorize
From youcubed: Dr Jo Boaler is The Nomellini-Olivier Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the faculty director of youcubed.
Students can continue to explore and learn maths in rich and creative ways at home. Visit You Cubed at Home for tasks and explorations designed for learners at home.
Greg Tang is a leader in mathematics education. This site is free for all to use and is committed to adding more student resources. Check back often for new challenges and games!
Dreambox
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Literacy
"Volume of reading is important in the development of reading proficiency." -R. Allington, Reading Researcher
Ways to Make Reading with Your Child More Exciting!
-Read Aloud! Use an expression to sound like the characters.
-Vary subject matter as well as types of reading material.
-Hunt for books that match your child's interests.
-Look for books that interest you too.
-Help your child to notice new information when reading.
-Encourage reading aloud to you.
-Get your child their own public library card and visit the library.
Read~Read~Read
-Read just-right books from school or the Ridgefield Library.
-Read digital leveled books with Learning A-Z (use RPS login credentials).
-Read leveled informational articles from Newsela (Grades 2-5, use RPS login credentials).
-Read and jot notes about what you understood (See possible questions below).
-Read in a book club with a friend, or sibling, or parent. Talk at the end of every few chapters. (See possible questions below.)
Top 5 Questions to Ask Any Reader
-Tell me about one of the characters in your story. What is he or she like?
-What did your character learn at the end of this book?
-If you could give your character advice, what you say? Why?
-What has this book taught you?
-What did you learn that was surprising?
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Science
Field Trips
-Take a virtual visit to The National Monuments or National Parks.
-Visit The Connecticut Science Center.
-Skype a Scientist from around the world.
-Visit the Ridgefield Public Library to read about a topic
of interest or explore a program offering.
BrainPOP
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