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Summer Technology Access

The following district programs will be available for student use over the summer

The following programs will be available through ClassLink

Google Drive 

Login information: 

  • Instant login from ClassLink

  •  Each student has their own account.

Google Classroom 

Login information: 

  • Instant login from ClassLink

Learning A-Z

Login information: (Grades K-2)

  • Instant login from ClassLink

    • Each student has their own account.

    • Reading Room - students can choose books to read or listen to. 

    • Vocabulary Room -students practice spelling and vocabulary words.

    • Level UP - student reading in this section works towards moving up to the next level. 

Starfall

Login information: (Grades K-3)

  • Instant login from ClassLink 

  • Students can choose their grade level to access games and activities in the following categories: math, language arts & music, and seasonal. 

Discovery Education

Login information: (Grades K-6)

  • Instant login from ClassLink

  • Science, Social Studies and Language Arts videos

  • Virtual Field Trips

  • News & Current Events

IXL

Login information: 

  • Instant login from ClassLink

  • The account home page defaults to Recommendations. Students can choose a subject, grade level, and skill to practice. 

Renaissance 

Login information: 

  • Instant login from ClassLink through Reniassance

  • Choose myOn to access electronic books 

First in Math

Login information: (Grades K-6)

  • Instant login from ClassLink 

    • Each student has their own account.

    • Math Skills by Level

    • Choose Early, Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced

Brain Pop

Login information:

  • Instant login from ClassLink

  • A variety of apps to choose from 

    • Brain Pop (grades 3-6)

    • Brain Pop Jr (grades K-3)

    • Brain Pop ELL (recommended for English Language Learners)

  • Students can watch animated movies as well as play games, quizzes, and use interactive features.

Rosetta Stone

Login information: 

  • To request a parent account only fill out this form

  • Email family@nhp-gcp.org to change a student’s language choice

In addition, we recommend these sites for continued learning and practice over the summer: 

Khan Academy

https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org/

Khan Academy is continuing free online services through the summer. 

Hillside Public Library ebooks

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z5kRhLWA9RSQB-25pT08M4r1hSk9TjBwSxljinINaC0/edit?usp=sharing

Common Lit

https://www.commonlit.org/en/parents_and_guardians

CommonLit is offering a free digital reading challenge for children in grades 3-12 to keep them actively reading over the summer. Sign up to enroll your child, get tips on reading as a family, and receive a certificate of participation!

Storyline Online 

https://www.storylineonline.net/

Developed by The Screen Actors Guild Foundation, Storyline Online features accomplished actors and actresses reading some of their favorite children’s books.  Each story comes with a free Activity Guide and can be viewed on YouTube or SchoolTube.  Rainbow Fish, Wilfrid Gordon Macdonald Partridge, and To Be a Drum are just a few of the books available.

Free Children Stories

Founded in 2008, freechildrenstories.com operates on the simple principle that children’s development is paramount. Their mission is to offer traditional, meaningful storytelling to every child, parent, or teacher around the globe with access to the internet, for free.

ABCYa

Children can listen to short stories read aloud to them as they follow along with the highlighted text.  ABCya! has a variety of educational games in addition to the featured stories.  Free resources and materials are available for grades K through 5. https://www.abcya.com/

National Geographic

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Great nature videos, activities, games, stories, and more

Scholastic Summer Program

https://www.scholastic.com/site/summer/home.html

 From Monday, April 26 to Friday, September 3 kids can participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Program where they will be encouraged to read, celebrate their achievements and help increase access to books for their peers.

https://camp.wonderopolis.org/

Camp Wonderopolis® is the free online summer-learning destination that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics.

Expanded Math Program 

 New York, NYSED is announcing the launch of the EMAP initiative. This initiative exists to provide students with access to online standards-based, math games and activities at no cost to NYS districts or students. This additional practice will provide support to assist students in meeting grade-level fluency expectations and will be accessible at school and at home. This will allow for families to support their student’s math education.

Typing Club 

https://www.typingclub.com/sportal/program-3.game

TypingClub is the most effective way to learn how to type.

It is web based and highly effective. TypingClub is (and will always be) free for both individuals and schools. There is an optional paid school edition.

Coding Activities  

Visit Mrs. Holzkamp’s Google classroom to access coding websites/activities. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19y_NmdLCpHkbfdUdgJJjGp9C5kOQiHiO/view