Archive for March 2020
https://www.eduplace.com/tales/
Don’t forget about this fun site! Make up funny stories with your own words. Don’t forget to use the HELP button if you need help with a type of word – nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, plural, singular, and more. Make your families laugh!
I would like to emphasize again – on Google Classroom, you only have to press the button that says TURN IN – in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This keeps all your work on Google Classroom, and I can read it and respond.
When you press Share, it goes to my email, which I am receiving literally hundreds of email each day from the School District and important emails from parents. I do not want student work to go there – it could get lost.
Also, when you press Share, it may Share the document with others, then when they write on it, your work disappears.
Thank you for helping me and the class out!
Miss Knaus
Below is a comprehensive list of remote learning links broken down by subject area. All links are live. Please direct all questions to Marika Anthony at anthonm@dearbornschools.org
ELA and Reading
| Link | Description & Directions |
| www.razkids.com | Website for students of all reading levels to access text at their level. Includes numerous text, comprehension quizzes and stories read out loud.*Consult your child’s classroom teacher’s blog for class login and password or email them directly |
| www.readworks.org | Website for students of all reading levels with a variety of text types. Includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction and can be broken down by grade level or topic. Includes vocabulary lessons, comprehension quizzes and more. *Parents will need to sign up for a free subscription if your child’s teacher does not use this resource. |
| www.storylineonline.org | Free website with tons of videos of celebrities reading aloud a variety of text. This is an excellent resource for comprehension! Have your child retell the story, discuss the author’s purpose or design a different ending. Click this link for activities: comprehension questions and activities |
| www.abcmouse.com | *Lower Elementary resource: this is a website for students ages 2-8. This website is a ton of fun for students to build phonics skills, grammar, and multiple books online. -also a great math resourceYou can sign up for a 30 day free trial and after that it is a $10/month subscription fee |
| www.getepic.com | Website with hundreds of different books and animated stories for students to watch and read. Free during the COVID-19 pandemic *Contact your child’s classroom teacher or myself for a login |
| Teaching Remotely for Grades K – 12 | Free Resources and Strategies | Scholastic is offering 20 days of free lessons broken down by grade level bands. These lessons include books, videos and activities designed to be done at home. These lessons include science and social studies content as well. |
| Khan Academy | This website includes lessons in all subjects for grades K-12. *Your child should have access to khan academy through their classroom teacher’s blog or clever. This link is specifically for parents during COVID-19 and includes at home lessons and a daily schedule! |
| https://www.ixl.com/ | This website is free during COVID-19! This is an excellent resource for math and ELA where students can play games, do activities and take quizzes that are common core aligned. *Sign up for a free family trial-also an app |
Math
| Link | Description & Directions |
| www.zearn.com | Math website for all students grades K-5. Teachers can set up lessons for students or allow them to practice different skills. *Consult your child’s classroom teacher’s blog for class login and password or email them directly This information may also be on your child’s clever account |
| www.xtramath.com | Math fluency practice for students grades K-5. *Parents will need to sign up for a free subscription if your child’s teacher does not use this resource. |
| www.mobymax.com | Math practice for students grades K-5. *Consult your child’s classroom teacher’s blog for class login and password or email them directly This information may also be on your child’s clever account |
| www.commoncoresheets.com | *This is a printable resource. This website houses hundreds of worksheets for math practice that align to the common core. Search by grade level or topic (eg. fractions, addition, etc.) |
| www.abcmouse.com | *Lower Elementary resource: this is a website for students ages 2-8. This website is a ton of fun for students to build skills in addition and subtraction, measurement, shapes, and base ten. -Also a great ELA resource You can sign up for a 30 day free trial and after that it is a $10/month subscription fee |
| https://www.prodigygame.com/ | *Grades 1-8-Website with a lot of fun math games and activities that are common core aligned. |
| Khan Academy | This website includes lessons in all subjects for grades K-12. *Your child should have access to khan academy through their classroom teacher’s blog or clever. This link is specifically for parents during COVID-19 and includes at home lessons and a daily schedule! |
| https://www.ixl.com/ | This website is free during COVID-19! This is an excellent resource for math and ELA where students can play games, do activities and take quizzes that are common core aligned. *Sign up for a free family trial-also an app |
Social Studies/Science
| Link | Description & Directions |
| Virtual Field Trips | Take your child on a virtual field trip! I am working on an activity guide and will link when complete to go with virtual field trip visits. |
| MI Open Book | This free website includes Michigan social studies textbooks and activities. Click on “The Books” link in the toolbar at the top and select your child’s grade level. |
| Mystery Science | This science website has videos and activities for students to do at home!*Your child’s classroom teacher may also post separate lessons to their blog, google classroom, or ilearn site. This link is specifically for parents. |
| Khan Academy | This website includes lessons in all subjects for grades K-12. *Your child should have access to khan academy through their classroom teacher’s blog or clever. This link is specifically for parents during COVID-19 and includes at home lessons and a daily schedule! |
Games and Activities
(All Subjects)
| Link | Description & Directions |
| Highlights Kids | Free website with multiple educational games and activities |
| www.gonoodle.com | Free website with hundreds of videos to get kids moving inside including fun dance videos, exercise videos and mindfulness videos. |
| www.abcya.com | Free website full of educational games broken down by grade level and subject. |
| www.pbskids.org | Free website full of games and PBS shows that can be accessed on any device. Download the free app for faster speed. |
| Netflix | For families with a Netflix account. If you login to the Kids profile and search the categories there is one titled “STEAM; science, technology, engineering, art and math.” This category is full of educational shows and movies that are great for kids. |
**OPTIONAL** Paid Resources
I have added a section for resources that have a cost as some parents have asked which items would be worth purchasing as there are many things on the market. Please note that this section is completely optional and the above resources in addition to the lessons provided by your child’s classroom and special area teachers are more than enough for your child to continue in their learning. Please also note that these are NOT affiliate links (no compensation goes to anyone if you purchase items).
| Item | How to Purchase and Approximate Price |
| Brain Quest Workbook: workbook broken down by grade and includes all subjects | https://www.workman.com/brands/brain-quest#books $12.95 before shipping |
| Leapfrog letter factory and word factory videos *Only for Kindergarten students or students who still need phonic support | Letter Factory Amazon streaming linkWord Factory Amazon streaming link Rent for 2.99 for 30 days or buy for 9.99 |
| Books!One thing that all teachers know is that to get better at reading and writing students need to read and write. | www.scholastic.comSearch books by theme or grade level www.barnesandnobel.com Prices will vary |
I am being sent tons of Learning Websites for home. I have not gone through all of these myself, but I will pass the along. These are just for fun or extra enrichment – not assigned. Also, if you look at Mrs. Ackerman’s blog – go in through Teacher Websites off Lindbergh’s Website, she lists all the sites see uses in her computer enrichment. Practicing keyboarding would be a great idea!
www.switcheroozoo.com
(I also heard that the Cincinnati Zoo has some great videos going on while they are closed. Maybe check on youtube.)
www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
www.reading.ecb.org
www.seussville.com
www.abcya.com (we know this one)
www.funbrain.com
www.pbs.org
www.starfall.com
www.storylineonline.net
www.highlightskids.com
3rd and 4th Grade Parents,
Due to the Governor’s order to close schools, here are some resources and lessons that we will be using to ensure that learning is continuing at this time. This will include daily reading, writing, math, and other content areas over this next month. Students have shown so much growth and progress this year, and we don’t want to jeopardize how far they’ve come. Please take care of your family, we are hoping everyone stays healthy and that this passes quickly.
Here are the three ways we will stay in communication:
Our Classroom Blog – Access on Lindbergh’s website, Teacher websites, Knausj
Google Classroom
Math
- Zearn
– Students know their login, if not, it is taped into their planners. I can also email this to you if needed.
- Embarc
– This site gives you access to homework help/answers, exit tickets, videos, and google slides for every math lesson. It is free to access. - Great Minds
– This site gives you access to the homework pages, problem sets, and math materials that we use in school. It is free to access. - Parent Resources and Math Games- https://bit.ly/35QeXMc
Reading
- Readworks
- Spelling City
-Any other resources and assignments for reading will be posted on Google Classroom, along with reading group work.
Science
1. Mystery Science
– This website will be used for science activities. There is no login required. I will post specific assignments on my blog/Google Classroom.
Social Studies
1. Michigan Online Textbook
– We will use this online textbook for Social Studies. It will also be posted on Google Classroom for students to access.
-3rd Grade has their book on Google Classroom.
-4th Grade has their book on Google Classroom.
– Additional assignments or materials will be posted on Google Classroom.
We all must work together as a team to make sure that community health is made a priority and ensure that students continue on with critical learning.
Thank you for being a partner in your child’s education.
Lindbergh Staff
How to get students to their assignments
1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student
2. Students enter class code CA6MU4
3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234
Note: Students can change their passwords when they log in, and you can change student passwords on this page.
See a Student Account
Watch this video to learn more