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Updated: March 20
To support families during this challenging time, we have compiled a list of digital resources to support extended learning. We will continue to update resources weekly. It was intentionally limited this first week as families and staff adjust to the new schedule.
While students are at home, we encourage you to support activities that harness student's natural curiosity and creativity.
Before accessing digital materials with your student, we also recommend reviewing the importance of reviewing privacy policies.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Ideas for the Time Home
Ideas for the Time Home
We understand that having students home for extended periods of time can be difficult. Below is a list of suggestions to keep kids' minds engaged, give students structure, and provide balanced experiences during this unprecedented time.
Get outside- Getting fresh air and out of cramped environments is important for people. Try to make time for your child to enjoy the outdoors.
Get exercise- The World Health Organization recommends children and youth aged 5–17 accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. So have them walk around the house, go for a hike, ride bikes, do yoga, play outside or any variety of other exercises.
Read- Reading is important for all our students. 30+ minutes a day of reading is ideal to keep their minds learning and keep their skills fresh. As our children read, feel free to ask questions like the ones in this document.
Create- Have students use their creative minds to make, draw, build, design, paint, craft, cook, or bake.
Engage minds- Ask children questions, have students explain their thinking, challenge students with complex problems, and keep their brains turned on.
Students need structure- During school, students have structure to their day. It will be helpful to their mental health to give some sense of structure over this time. Below is an example of a schedule families could use with their children.
Give choices- Within that structure, give students choice in their day so they are empowered and have some say in their time. Examples of choices may be a choice in the books they read, which activity they do first in the schedule, or what activity they do for exercise. Giving a designated free time is also important so they can do the things they would like to do during that time.
Build Responsibility- Allow for some choice in household chores to have students help with.
Unplugged time- Throughout the day have unplugged time without devices. Do puzzles, read a book, take a walk, draw, craft, paint, have a discussion, ect.
Student Dashboard from Home
Student Dashboard from Home
Go to https://www.sumnersd.org/dashboard to access the student dashboard. Student username and password are the same for home and school. For more detailed instructions about logging in from home click here.
Elementary Resources
Elementary Resources
Purpose: Zearn is a free resource for students to practice math that correlates with concepts they have learned in class through Eureka Math. Each lesson includes a video interactive lesson with online practice of skills as well as an opportunity to practice and review basic facts.
Who has access: Parents, students and teachers
Recommended use: Recommended for students to practice lessons that have already been taught in class for continued practice.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.zearn.org
Student login information: Most students have a teacher created account and can log in using the Sign in with Google option. This requires a student email address. If you don’t have a Zearn account, contact your teacher to add a class. Instructions for creating a Zearn account.
Purpose: Free web program to help kids master basic math facts.
Who has access: Parents, students and teachers
Recommended use: 10-15 minutes a day
Links to apps and websites: https://xtramath.org/#/home/index
Student login information: Student login information: Many students have a teacher created account and can log in using that. Please contact your child’s teacher if you need this information.
Purpose: Supplemental curriculum for math in grades K-12
Who has access: Available to all students
Recommended use: Students can access video lessons and additional questions for math practice. Students can also access video lessons and practice for other content areas.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Student login information: Students should access through their teacher’s Google Classroom if previously used. If new to Khan Academy, students and parents/guardians may create their own logins to access the site for free.
Purpose: Multiple reading passages leveled by grade and lexile levels on interesting and relevant topics. Passages include comprehension supports with text-based questions that help students build a deeper understanding of the important elements of a text.
Who has access: Teachers and students
Recommended use: A 10 minute daily routine can increase background knowledge, vocabulary, and reading stamina. Have an adult ask a question or two from this document to check for comprehension.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.readworks.org/
Student login information: Student login information: Many students have a teacher created account and can log in using that. Please contact your child’s teacher if you need this information.
Purpose: Keyboarding and typing tutorials pinpointed to each of your student’s individual proficiency level at just the right time.
Who has access: K-5 students
Recommended use: A 15 minute daily routine can increase student keyboarding fluency.
Links to apps and websites: https://typingagent.com/
Student login information: Students login through the dashboard and open the link in all links.
Purpose: Students solve puzzles and create programs using computer science
Who has access: K-12
Recommended use: Complete a lesson or two a week or use the play lab to create a student selected program.
Links to apps and websites: https://code.org/
Student login information: K-5 students have accounts through their STEM specialist. Students login with Google.
Purpose: Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Who has access: K-12
Recommended use: Listen to a few books a day. Have an adult ask a question or two from this document to check for comprehension.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.storylineonline.net/
Student login information: No account necessary.
Purpose: The Pierce County Library has digital media available for check out.
Who has access: K-12
Recommended use: Read for 30 minutes a day. Have an adult ask a question or two from this document to check for comprehension.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/
Student login information: Pierce County residents can sign up for a library card online if you do not already have one.
Purpose: Newsela is a database of current event stories tailored for student use.
Who has access: K-12
Recommended use: Read for 30 minutes a day. Have an adult ask a question or two from this document to check for comprehension.
Links to apps and websites: https://newsela.com/
Student login information: Use the login provided by your teacher or sign up for your free account here.
Secondary Resources
Secondary Resources
Purpose: Core curriculum for Intensified Algebra (high school only)
Who has access: Available to all Intensified Algebra students
Recommended use: Typically used with teacher guidance, but students can revisit lessons and activities.
Links to apps and websites: https://sumner.agilemind.com/
Student login information: Students should access through the above link and the login information provided by their teacher.
Purpose: Core curriculum for science in grades 6-8
Who has access: Available to all 6-8
Recommended use: Typically used with teacher guidance, but students can revisit articles and simulations.
Links to apps and websites: https://amplify.com/programs/amplify-science/?state=WA
Student login information: Students should access through their dashboard via the Clever link.
Purpose: Core curriculum for math in grades 6-8
Who has access: Available to all 6-8
Recommended use: Typically used with teacher guidance, but students can revisit lessons and additional questions for practice.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.corefocusonmath.com/
Student login information: Students should access through their dashboard via the Core Focus Math link.
Purpose: Supplemental curriculum for math in grades 6-8
Who has access: Available to all 6-8
Recommended use: Typically used with teacher guidance, but students can access additional questions for practice.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.edgems.com/#/
Student login information: Students should access through their dashboard via the EdGems link.
Purpose: Online textbook and resources for Washington State History
Who has access: Available to currently enrolled Washington State History students in grade 8
Recommended use: Students can access the online textbook and resources.
Links to apps and websites: http://digital.experiencestatehistory.com/
Student login information: Students should access through the above link and the login information provided by their teacher.
Purpose: Online textbook and resources for middle and high school English Language Arts (ELA)
Who has access: Available to all ELA students grades 6-12
Recommended use: Students can access the online textbook and resources.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.hmhco.com/programs/collections
Student login information: Students should access through their dashboard via the HMH HRW link.
Purpose: Reading and math intervention curriculum for grades 6-8
Who has access: Available to students enrolled in reading and math intervention 6-8
Recommended use: Students can access online lessons and additional questions for practice.
Links to apps and websites: http://i-readycentral.com/familycenter/
Student login information: Students should access through their dashboard via the i-Ready link.
Purpose: Intervention curriculum for math in grades 6-8
Who has access: Available to math intervention 6-8
Recommended use: Students can access online lessons and additional questions for practice.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.ixl.com/
Student login information: Students in math intervention should access through their dashboard via the IXL link.
Purpose: Supplemental curriculum for math in grades 6-8 and high school (other content is also available)
Who has access: Available to all students
Recommended use: Students can access video lessons and additional questions for math practice. Students can also access video lessons and practice for other content areas.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Student login information: Students should access through their teacher’s Google Classroom if previously used. If new to Khan Academy, students and parents/guardians may create their own logins to access the site for free.
Purpose: Online textbook and resources for high school Biology
Who has access: Available to currently enrolled Biology students in high school
Recommended use: Students can access the online textbook and resources.
Links to apps and websites: https://portals.lab-aids.com/login.htm?tenant=labaids
Student login information: Students should access through the above link and the login information provided by their teacher.
Purpose: Newsela is a database of current event stories tailored for student use.
Who has access: K-12
Recommended use: Read for 30 minutes a day. Have an adult ask a question or two from this document to check for comprehension.
Links to apps and websites: https://newsela.com/
Student login information: Use the login provided by your teacher or sign up for your free account here.
Purpose: The Pierce County Library has digital media available for check out.
Who has access: K-12
Recommended use: Read for 30+ minutes a day. Have an adult ask a question or two from this document to check for comprehension.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/
Student login information: Pierce County residents can sign up for a library card online if you do not already have one.
Purpose: Reading intervention curriculum for high school students
Who has access: Available to all students enrolled in the applicable reading intervention course
Recommended use: Students can access online lessons and practice.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.hmhco.com/products/system-44/read180/about-read-180.htm
Student login information: Students in reading intervention should access through their dashboard via the Read180/System44 link.
Purpose: Online textbook and resources for high school Chemistry
Who has access: Available to currently enrolled Chemistry students in high school
Recommended use: Students can access the online textbook and resources.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.saplinglearning.com/ibiscms/login/
Student login information: Students should access through the above link and the login information provided by their teacher.
Purpose: Online textbook and resources for IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation and IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Who has access: Available to currently enrolled IB Mathematics students in high school
Recommended use: Students can access the online textbook and resources.
Links to apps and websites: https://snowflake.haesemathematics.com.au/users/sign_in
Student login information: Students should access through the above link and the login information provided by their teacher.
Purpose: Core curriculum for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Who has access: Available to all Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 students
Recommended use: Typically with teacher guidance, but students can access previous examples and practice questions.
Links to apps and websites: https://springboard.collegeboard.org/math
Student login information: Students should access through their dashboard via the Clever link.
Purpose: Reading intervention curriculum for middle and high school students
Who has access: Available to all students enrolled in reading intervention courses
Recommended use: Students can access online lessons and practice.
Links to apps and websites: https://www.hmhco.com/programs/system-44
Student login information: Students in reading intervention should access through their dashboard via the Read180/System44 link.
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