Miss Knaus' Classroom

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