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Lower Merion School District

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Resources for Parents of Elementary Students

These resources are meant as a reference for families. Each teacher may have different expectations about how these websites should be used. Please check with your child's teacher for specific details.

Elementary STEM Activities and Resources

           Click here for a list of Elementary STEM Activities and Resources.                                                     

Links Description Additional Information
Dreambox
DreamBox		 DreamBox Learning is an online math program that differentiates content, pace, and sequence to reach students of all levels right where they are in real time. It is available for students in grades K-5.

Click here for student log in to Dreambox.

 
FossWeb
FOSSWeb		 The district utilizes the FOSS (Full Option Science System) Science program in grades 1 to 5 to develop and deepen students’ understanding of concepts related to Life Science, Earth and Space Science and Physical Science.  
Internet Safety
Internet Safety		 Websites pertaining to Internet safety, and cyberbullying, plus videos and activities to try with your children. It also contains parent and children's book lists. Additionally, there is a list of kid safety apps for Apple and Android devices and a glossary of related terms. Click here to view the slides from the Technology, Social Media, and Elementary Age Students Presentation in November 2018.
Journeys
Journeys Information		 Journeys, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, is the core reading resource used to meet the diverse needs of our K-5 students.  

Keyboarding Without Tears		  Keyboarding Without Tears (KWT) is a web-based keyboarding curriculum for grades 1–5 that teaches typing, and general computer readiness. KWT is directly connected to our handwriting program, Handwriting Without Tears (HWT), and offers familiar instruction, characters, child-friendly teaching strategies. Students should  use Classlink to access KWT.

 
Library Resources
Library Resources		 Access your school's library, Atomic Learning, World Book Online, FactCite.com, ProQuest, CultureGrams, Brain Pop, Brain Pop Jr, and Enchanted Learning. Use your child's username and password to access the school's library resources.
myfiles
MyFiles		 Students can access their home folder or shared folders here.  


Pearson Realize

Investigations is a comprehensive, blended digital and print mathematics program designed to help your child achieve the mathematical proficiency levels reflected in the Common Core Math standards, providing the foundation for future math courses and beyond. Through Pearson Realize, students (and families) can access Math Words and Ideas as well as the Games in Investigations.

Students can log in using their district username and password.

 

Responsive Classroom
Responsive Classroom

 

 

 

 

Elements of the Responsive Classroom approach are used in all elementary classrooms. Learn more about this widely used, research-backed approach to elementary education that increases academic achievement, decreases problem behaviors, improves social skills, and leads to more high-quality instruction.

 

 

 

 
Second Step
Second Step		 The Second Step program is used throughout all elementary schools. This program aims to teach children necessary skills for social and academic success.

 

  
Study Island
Study Island		 Students in grades 3-5 have access to this site. Check with your child's teacher for login in information.

Last Updated: 8/28/20