Online Resources Learning Beyond School Walls Title
  • School closure does not mean the end of student learning and engagement. The academic categories below provide online resource and activity ideas to keep students engaged and motivated while practicing and maintaining skills and concepts. These are to be considered enrichment opportunities and it does not replace the experience and learning provided by a teacher in the physical classroom. The resources below are not required nor will they be graded if completed by your child. CUSD does not endorse the resources listed below. 

Online Curriculum
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    Think Central

    Chandler’s math/reading textbooks are accessible online with a student log in. If you need assistance remembering how to log-in or your child's username/password. Open for more information.

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    BrainPop

    Animated Educational Site for third through sixth grade students - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Offering FREE FULL ACCESS during school closures simply by submitting an online form. *Please preview videos as content is comprehensive.

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  • BrainPop Jr.

    BrainPop Jr.

    Animated Educational Site for kindergarten through second grade students - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Offering FREE FULL ACCESS during school closures simply by submitting an online form. *Please preview videos as content is comprehensive.

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    StarFall

    Choose between kindergarten and Grade1, 2, 3 on the main page to tailor your content and have fun learning math and reading skills! Always free access for students.

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  • PBSKids

    PBSKids

    From Clifford to all NEW favorites like SciGirls and Scribbles&Ink... there is no shortage of educational fun on this website. PBSkids is best for kids in grades kindergarten through second grade.

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Writing
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    Spelling City

    Your child may already be a member, contact your child’s teacher for more information on username/password. SpellingCity is offering a 20% discount for new members.

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  • Daily Teaching Tools

    Daily Teaching Tools

    A quarterly list of writing prompts to keep up your child’s skills and stamina. Complete them in order or choose ones that your child will like! Best suited for 2nd - 6th grade students.

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  • NitroType

    NitroType

    Students will need a free account to practice typing skills online. Parents can sign students up, they do not need a school-based account. Best suited for students 13 years or older (must sign an agreement waiver on the site).

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  • Reading Rockets

    Reading Rockets

    Word lists to create at-home spelling and vocabulary lists with NO membership fees. Divided into grade level from 1st through 5th grade.

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  • Spelling Words Well

    Spelling Words Well

    Printable spelling words with NO membership fees. Divided into grade level from 1st grade through 9th grade.

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Arts and Music
Mathematics
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    Prodigy

    Free online math curriculum (upgrade available for bonus in-game prizes). Best suited for 1st - 8th grade students.

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    Splash Math

    Free online math curriculum; tailored for practice, catching up or enrichment. Best suited for kindergarten through 5th grade content.

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Science
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    Generation Genius

    Free online science videos, lesson plans, activities, quizzes and more divided by grade level. Coined the “Next Bill Nye!”

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    Talk to a Marine Biologist

    Facebook Live Marine Biology Bootcamp hosted by Oceans Initiative in Seattle, Washington to learn about Orca Whales and other marine animals. Ongoing event, check Oceans Initiative Facebook page for next event date/time.

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    Mystery Science

    Help with planning science lessons by grade level, sectioned into grade level bands from kindergarten through 5th grade.

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    Discovery #MindBlown

    Brought to you by the Discovery Channel. Scroll down for science video snippets. Best viewed on a computer, not well viewed on a phone. App available for download through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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    Build a Catapult with Mommy Poppins

    Free instructions on how to build a catapult. An engineering for kids activity to complete at home.

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Brain Breaks and Physical Activities
Reading and ELA
Computer Science
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    Code.org

    Learn to code! (1) scroll down to the section that says "For older students in elementary school classrooms" and choose the age range your child falls under (2) start with the orange "try now" button (3) if you want to save progress, Code.org offers free accounts and can be linked to a variety of accounts - Microsoft, Google or Facebook

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    Digital Citizenship- "Interland"

    Be Internet Awesome is best suited for 3rd through 6th graders.

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Digital Field Trips
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    20 Virtual Field Trips

    Please view the content on each website before sharing with your children. Art is not censored, nor are pieces displayed in museums.

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    The Cincinnati Zoo

    A Safari Facebook Live Event every weekday! Learn about a featured animal and complete an activity, guided by a friendly zookeeper. Starts 3/16/2020. Follow them on Facebook @ Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for times and event information.

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Online Tutorials
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    Khan Academy

    This is a great resource that contains sets of online tools that help educate students such as instructional videos.

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    TEDTalks

    TED Talks for Kids that range from 4-20 minutes. CUSD recommends previewing content before sharing with your child.

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Free Printables