Elementary

Children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Psalm 127:3

Homework Guide

Easy access to links that can help both you and your student navigate homework.

Early Reader Resources

Bilingual students- https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-multiple-languages

Students with Speech and Language disabilities- https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-together-tips-parents-children-speech-and-language-problems

Phonological Awareness Tips- https://www.pbs.org/launchingreaders/soundsandsymbols/helpfularticles_1.html

Parent Support Tips (Reading)- https://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-literacy/11-ways-parents-can-help-their-children-read

Digraphs

Digraphs are always an appropriate thing to practice with your child as they transition from Kindergarten to 1st grade. Learning to recognize digraphs is an important skill that will help your child read more fluently. This is an awesome video by Jack Hartman that will engage your little one and help them memorize those tricky letter combos. Enjoy!

Math

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.mathgames.com

https://www.mathantics.com/

https://www.mathplayground.com/math-games.html

https://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/

https://www.k5learning.com/

http://theelementarymathmaniac.blogspot.com/2014/02/getting-families-involved-in-math_6.html

Language Arts

Plugged In Reviews

Readworks

Literacynet

Reading and Spelling Resources

https://www.christianbook.com/page/tweens/tween-fiction

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-find-great-books-to-read-to-your-kids/

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31436.Best_christian_friendly_fiction_books_for_tweens

http://www.funenglishgames.com/videos/vocabulary/mostcommonwords.html

http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/phonics/

Science

Science experiments should always be done with adult supervision.

Social Studies

3rd grade Social Studies

4th grade Social Studies

5th grade SS

5th grade Social Studies

Parents Guide

https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/10-ways-to-boost-your-childs-academic-potential

https://www.faithbaseded.org/why-choose-fbe

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/family-qa/resources/

https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/

https://www.hmhco.com/learningsupport/free-learning-resources

https://www.prodigygame.com/pages/parents/

Speech Guide

http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?page_id=44

https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/free-materials/

https://www.superduperinc.com/landing/parents.aspx

https://txsource.com/therapy-staffing/online-therapy/

http://www.speechlanguage-resources.com/shared-book-reading.html

https://www.home-speech-home.com/speech-helpers.html

Developmentally Appropriate Sounds by Age

As a parent, advocating for your child's development can be one of the most important roles that you are called to. This chart will help you navigate the appropriate sounds that your child should be making by age. If you have any concerns with your child's speech, see your pediatrician as soon as possible.

Easter Seals (http://www.easterseals.com)

Team Of Advocates For Special Kids (http://www.taskca.org/)

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) (http://www.ataccess.org/)

The Trace Center (http://trace.wisc.edu)

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (http://www.NCLD.ORG/)

The Resource Room (http://www.resourceroom.net/)

IEP Supports for Parents

Parent Guide to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) -https://www.ncld.org/get-involved/learn-the-law/idea-parent-guide/

Advocating for Your Child and Questions to Consider- https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/working-with-childs-teacher/5-conversation-starters-for-discussing-supports-and-services-with-teachers

West End SELPA Parent Training- https://weselpa.sbcss.k12.ca.us/domain/62