Curriculum 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 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-4.	Students should use Classlink to access Dreambox.
FOSS Science	The district utilizes the FOSS (Full Option Science System) Science program in grades 1 to 4 to develop and deepen students’ understanding of concepts related to Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. FOSS gives students the opportunity to think and act like scientists and engineers. FOSS presents science the way students learn it, as they explore phenomena firsthand on a journey toward mastering the three dimensions of the Framework.
Digital Citizenship	Websites pertaining to Internet safety, digital citizenship, and cyberbullying. It also contains activities to try with your children, book lists, and parenting podcasts. Additionally, there is a list of kid safety apps and products as well as a glossary of related terms.	Click here to view SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TOWNSHIP PARTNER FOR "SCHOOL'S OUT" FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT Presentation in June 2023.
Journeys Information	Journeys, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, is the core reading resource used to meet the diverse needs of our K-4 students.
Keyboarding Without Tears	Keyboarding Without Tears (KWT) is a web-based keyboarding curriculum for grades 1–4 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	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.
SAVVAS 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 SAVVAS Realize, students (and families) can access Math Words and Ideas as well as the Games in Investigations.	Students should use Classlink to access SAVVAS.
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	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	Students in grades 3-4 have access to this site.	Students should use Classlink to access Study Island.