Looking for some websites and resources to help your students continue learning during the summer? Here are 10 great sites that you can share with the families of your Kindergarten, first, or second grade students!
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Some of these sites are geared toward parents (I put **asterisks** by these), while others can be accessed independently by students. Even for student-independent websites, I always recommend that students’ parents visit the website with them to help students get set up correctly.
http://www.startwithabook.org/ – From Reading Rockets, this site is parent-friendly and has suggestions for books and learning activities for the summer**
http://pbskids.org/games/ – Reading and math games that are great for preschool through 1st grade
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/ – Fun informational videos from National Geographic
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-adventure-packs-families – Reading and math packs (in English and Spanish) that families can print and use with K-3 students**
http://www.starfall.com/ – Reading and phonics games
http://www.abcya.com/ – A variety of educational games for K-5 (you can easily access the exact grade level(s) you need!)
https://www.getepic.com/ – Students can listen to or read high-quality digital books at home!
https://www.parents.com/fun/activities/indoor/?page=1 – Crafts and other activities that families can do on rainy days**
https://www.timeforkids.com/ – Informational articles that kids can read independently or that families can read together
https://www.familyeducation.com/school-learning/summer-learning – A great, parent-friendly collection of ideas and tips for learning during the summer**
If you’re looking for more learning activities for your Kindergarten, first, or second grade students (or your own children), check out my Kindergarten, first, or second grade summer learning pack.
Happy teaching!
