Online Tools for Math: Xtra math is a great website that allows kids to practice their math facts. We use this in class, and the students know their PIN to log on at home (addition, subtraction and multiplication): xtramath.org/#/home/index Adapted Math is an excellent site that is aligned perfectly with common core instruction that takes place in the classroom, so if your student needs extra help with word problems, etc. this would be a great resource to use: www.adaptedmind.com/Math-Worksheets.html?gclid=CILKnpjo680CFVFahgodCS4Gug Learn Zillion and Khan Academy have wonderful common core aligned videos. So, if you find your child struggling with homework/concept you can type in the specific concept and see many videos related to it. Splash Math is an amazing website that allows the students to practice all the math concepts covered in 2nd grade. They each have their own login and password to access this at home and at school. www.splashmath.com Dream Box is a math program that we use at school that covers all math skills taught K-6. It progresses as your child progresses. Your child has a login and a password that they can use to access the program anywhere! http://www.dreambox.com Math games is organized by grade and standard. If your child is struggling with a particular concept this website will be a great tool to help them master that skill. www.mathgames.com/grade2 |
Online Tools for Reading/Writing: In the classroom we will be using Epic Books, this is an app that the students can download at home on their iPad/iPod or they can access it with a computer. This web library has books of every genre and is an amazing resource for students to have when traveling or to find a good fit book: www.getepic.com/app/account_select Pebble Go is a great resource that has nonfiction books about people, science concepts and history. www.pebblego.com Your child has a personalized login for an online library called Razz Kids. The books are leveled based on your child's reading capabilities. They can access this at school and at home. I will be adding additional resources as I come across them! Also, if you happen to stumble across any great ones send them my way. |