Pre-K - Grade 2
As of April 13, BASD will transition from voluntary learning opportunities to teacher-directed planned instruction which is now required. Students/families will receive communication from their teachers regarding weekly assignments.
As a district, we will continue to house and provide voluntary virtual and/or unplugged learning activities on this site to keep students meaningfully engaged if they desire or require further enrichment and review beyond their teacher-directed, planned instruction.
Begin by exploring the Recommendations tab/page that appears when your child initially signs in to their IXL account. Students should focus on skills and activities they previously learned to maintain current levels.
IXL App!
Did you know that IXL has an app that can be used on many smart devices? Click on the image to the right for more information.
All students in BASD have access to a website called IXL. The IXL site allows purposeful practice in many content areas, however, our current suggestions focus on English/Language Arts and Math.
In the near future, classroom/homeroom teachers will communicate your child’s login information for the IXL platform.
The IXL site has a Diagnostic tool that can be used to pinpoint students’ strengths and opportunities for growth. Please find more information about IXL and their Diagnositc tool on the IXL tab within this site.
The Diagnostic is an ongoing assessment of skills that grows with the child. This is IXL's way to continuously provide targeted practice. IXL recommends that students complete 10-15 questions in the Diagnostic tool each week. BASD is not requiring students to access IXL or the Diagnostic tool, however, parents who choose to use this tool may find this information useful. Please see IXL page on this website for more information on the Diagnostic tool in IXL and how parents can support their children with IXL during this break.
Ideas for other voluntary virtual learning experiences in addition to IXL can be found below!
ELA (English/Language Arts)
Epic is a digital library of books that are searchable by level, topic, genre, etc. Students can find books to read themselves, have a text read aloud to them, or watch a video connected to reading skills. Parents can sign up for a free 30-day trial.
Scholastic has opened up 5 days worth of free remote learning activities. Students can explore informational texts and complete connected activities.
Click here for the Pre-K - Kindergarten link.
Click here for the Grades 1 - 2 link.
Click on the ABCmouse image to the left.
Enter the school code SCHOOL6739
Create and account using your personal email address and password of your choice
Math
Math Games is a free online resource for practicing math skills. Parents can sign children up for a free account. This website includes online practice activities as well as worksheets that can be downloaded and printed by grade level/practice topic.
ABCYA is a free online resource for practicing many skills linked to math, reading, strategy and so much more! Parents can sign children up for a free account that includes access to ALL games on one computer/device and mobile access to 6 games each week.
Science/Social Studies
National Geographic for kids is a free online resource that includes videos, games and so much more connected to many Science and S.S. topics. Parents - be sure to check out the Family tab in the top, right corner of the page for fun activities to do as a family.
Technology is not required to have meaningful engagement with key skills! We encourage students to simply find a text and read. Click one of the links to the left to connect to a menu of activities students can complete for reading, math, science, and special areas.
Special Areas
Our Elementary Special Area teachers have created a website of optional activities for each grade level. Please visit BASD Elem Specials to access these additional resources.
Health and Physical Education
Click the link to the right to find great activities that encouragement fitness/movement AND practice of basic reading and math skills. Tons of fun for the family!
Art
Like to draw? Visit the website on the left for guided lessons on how to draw MANY things including an ice cream tower, puppies, Star Wars characters, Frozen characters, etc.