Websites, Learning Resources and Activity Ideas
Pioneer School District will be posting resources for parents/guardians and students to use to keep brains sharp during school closures and breaks. Several of these resources have been created by other schools or districts.
Google Classroom is a great platform for teachers, students and parents to connect virtually. Many teachers at Pioneer Schools already use this LMS with students. Parents can receive email summaries of activities on Google classroom as long as they have an G-Suite or Gmail account. Contact your student's teacher to request access to summaries.
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has published an exhaustive list of resources for Continous Learning from Home. This is one to bookmark!
Our neighbors on the Kitsap Peninsula have created a huge list of resources. Follow this link to the At Home Learning Activities page for Central Kitsap Schools
Common Sense Media is one of the largest online clearinghouses for reviews of media for kids and families. There is an entire tab devoted to parents, but can be also accessed by students. Many of their reviews are linked to the resources.
Here are some simple math games you can play at home:
South Kitsap School District posted some great resources for grades K-5.
Olympia School District has a very extensive page of resources for all grades.
School Wide Open is another amazing resource from Common Sense Media. Truly a great site for kids, parents and educators!