Helpful Resources for Parents
1. Free Online Learning Platforms
Subjects: Math, Science, History, Coding, and more.
Benefits: Offers free lessons and exercises for students of all ages.
Tip for Parents: Set a routine with specific subjects to follow your child's learning pace.
IXL:
Subjects: Math, English, Science, Social Studies.
Benefits: Personalized learning and analytics to track student progress.
Tip for Parents: Use the diagnostic tool to identify areas where your child needs more practice.
Subjects: Early childhood education.
Benefits: Engaging games and videos designed to help younger children learn.
Tip for Parents: Use PBS Kids’ apps to make learning fun and portable.
Subjects: Math.
Benefits: Interactive math games that adapt to your child’s learning level.
Tip for Parents: Reward progress with in-game achievements or small treats to keep motivation high.
2. Reading & Language Support
Subjects: Reading and phonics for younger children.
Benefits: Engaging activities and songs to help develop early reading skills.
Tip for Parents: Perfect for kids who are just starting to read or need help sounding out words.
Subjects: Reading comprehension.
Benefits: Adaptive quizzes to build reading comprehension.
Tip for Parents: Encourage your child to read a variety of texts to improve critical thinking skills.
Subjects: Language learning.
Benefits: Free app for learning new languages in a game-like format.
Tip for Parents: Pair this with daily conversations in the new language to reinforce learning.
3. Homework & Study Help
Subjects: All subjects.
Benefits: Flashcards, games, and quizzes to help memorize key terms and concepts.
Tip for Parents: Help your child create custom flashcards for upcoming tests or quizzes.
Subjects: Literature.
Benefits: Summaries and analysis of literary works.
Tip for Parents: Use the summaries to discuss key themes and ideas from required reading with your child.
Subjects: Math, SAT Prep, and more.
Benefits: Offers free, small-group tutoring sessions led by certified peer tutors.
Tip for Parents: Sign your child up for personalized help in areas where they need extra support, especially for test prep.