Migrant Ed Newsletter

Thank you for taking some time to explore these at home learning resources. Working in academic support rolls we wanted to help reduce student's risk of the "Summer Slide" which refers to the phenomenon of students losing academic skills and knowledge over the summer break. This loss of learning can lead to setbacks in reading and math abilities. These online resources should all be free, but many require that you create an account. Some of them are also applications you can add to your TV, tablets, or phones. There are also resources offered through the district that may require your student to login with their student ID and password (birthday day/month/year order).We hope these resources are a benefit to your family and that you have a safe and wonderful summer.

Migrant Ed is excited to partner with schools & book stores to bring reading opportunities to students! Migrant Ed is able to purchase up to $30.00 worth of books for each Migrant Ed student. Student names will be on file at your local bookstore. If you have any questions about this please don't hesitate to contact us. Our summer book fair lasts from May 22nd to June 14th.

Participating Bookstores:

Homer Bookstore-Homer

River City Books-Soldotna

Dreamland Books-Seward

BrainPop is a popular educational WEBSITE that uses animated videos and interactive activities to teach students various subjects, primarily from grades 3 to 8. It's designed to be engaging and fun, using humor and animations to explain complex concepts. BrainPop covers a wide range of topics including science, social studies, English, math, and more.

DUALINGO ABC was developed by a team of learning scientists, engineers, literacy specialists, illustrators, and parents who believe that kids who read will change the world. From language to literacy! With fun phonics lessons and delightful stories, Duolingo ABC helps kids ages 3–8 learn to read and write — 100% free.

This KPBSD website is a resource hub to help caretakers support their students' literacy development continue over the summer. Please also see the KPBSD Library One Sheet for full access details.

KHAN ACADEMY is a non-profit educational organization that offers free, personalized learning resources for all ages. It provides a wide range of instructional videos, practice exercises, and personalized learning dashboards covering subjects like math, science, history, and more.

Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, FUNBRAIN has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy.

PRENDA'S TREASURE HUNT READING (THR) is a free literacy program designed to help learners, especially those struggling with reading, acquire decoding and comprehension skills. It uses a multi-sensory, systematic approach based on Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading, and is suitable for learners of various ages and skill levels.

Discover how to support your child’s growth as a young reader and writer. Here you’ll find our Reading 101 for Families guide, ideas for building your child’s knowledge about the world, Q&A with experts, guidance on how to help a child who struggles, and ways to connect with your child’s school. Click HERE

Only SORA enables students to browse and borrow titles from their local public library’s digital collection, expanding equitable access to age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks. Sora is an app that provides access to eBooks and audiobooks. Students in grade 3 and up have access to the library. Library access is designated by the grade level of the student to ensure age-appropriate material. To access Sora: Follow the Sora app link. Students use their student ID number and password to access the catalog. They also have SWEET READS available during the summer.

STARFALL is a publicly-funded non-profit educational program that was developed in the classroom by teachers and opened as a free public service to teach children to read.

Free texts for reading instruction! TEXTPROJECT is the sole website with free texts based on the science of reading. The TEXT model underlying these texts has been validated through scientific research. Texts are available for beginning readers to high school students who need support in automaticity and vocabulary.

Through KPBSD, TUMBLE BOOK LIBRARY is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world. Student's can login with their KPBSD student ID and password (birthday in day,month,year order)

BRILLIANT'S interactive approach teaches you to think, not memorize. These interactive lessons make even complex ideas easy to grasp. Instant, custom feedback accelerates your understanding.

PIXAR IN A BOX is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. You will be able to animate bouncing balls, build a swarm of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode. The subjects you learn in school — math, science, computer science, and humanities — are used every day to create amazing movies at Pixar.

Explore the world of computer science with engaging videos, self-paced tutorials, programming activities, and more for all ages and experience levels! Click HERE

MULTIPLICATION GAMES a fun and educational website. As the name implies, here you can learn all the multiplication tables no matter what grade you’re in. We have tables for all levels. The exercises on this site are provided in the form of multiplication games. Not only is this a lot of fun, you’ll learn math to boot.

DUOLINGO is a popular language learning platform that offers courses in over 40 languages. It provides bite-sized lessons for practicing speaking, reading, listening, and writing to build vocabulary and grammar skills. The platform is free and fun, making it a widely used tool for language learners.

HIGHLIGHTS' brand of wholesome fun is built on the philosophy that children become their best selves when they use their creativity and imagination; develop their reading, thinking and reasoning skills; and learn to treat others with respect, kindness and sensitivity.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS is a children's online platform published by National Geographic Partners, offering educational and entertaining content for kids aged 3-12. It focuses on science, nature, geography, and culture, aiming to spark curiosity and inspire a love for the world.

Newsela has curated a collection of ELA, social studies, science, and writing activities your

students can use all summer long to build background knowledge, practice skills,

explore new worlds—and have fun doing it.

PBS KIDS is a widely recognized educational media brand that provides children aged 2-8 with opportunities to explore and learn through their website. It's the number one educational media brand for kids, offering a wide range of programming and resources designed to foster learning and engagement.

PBS LEARNING MEDIA offers FREE educational resources for PreK–12 students.

Their goal is to enhance equitable student learning through educational resources that are:

• Available to students at no cost for educational use.
• Relevant, accessible, and trustworthy.
• Intentionally designed to supplement classroom instruction.
• Representative of diverse perspectives and communities.
• Responsive to needs, trends, and current events.
• Designed to promote and support effective practices in teaching and learning with digital media.

The Sesame Street WEBSITE offers a variety of resources for children and families, including educational games, videos, coloring pages, and printables. It also provides information about Sesame Workshop's work, including research, curriculum development, and social impact projects. The site aims to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder by addressing various aspects of their development, such as school readiness, emotional well-being, and appreciation of diversity.

SIGN SCHOOL is a free online resource where individuals can learn American Sign Language (ASL) at their own pace. It offers interactive learning, a modular curriculum, and various tools like a dictionary, a "Sign of the Day" email, learning games, and mobile apps.

This SITE is a great place for family Internet fun, offering plenty of activities that will appeal to young children of all ages. Dr. Seuss's timeless rhymes and colorful characters come to life in kooky interactive games that embody the spirit of joyful adventure.

STORYBOARD THAT is an online storyboarding tool that makes it easy to create storyboards even without being an artist. With StoryboardThat, you can create a digital story in minutes using both images, text, and storyboard templates.

TYPING.COM is a comprehensive website that offers free typing tutor software. Typing.com rivals the best paid typing tutor software in features and usability. You can check your typing speed with free typing tests available on Typing.com.

PLAY GEOGRAPHY is a website that offers online map quiz games to make learning geography more engaging. The site focuses on creating interactive and fun ways to learn about countries, cities, and other geographical features. It also aims to make the learning process more enjoyable by providing a variety of games and resources.

Quill is a non-profit organization and website offering free, interactive tools and activities to help students improve their writing and grammar skills. It provides a range of activities, including diagnostic assessments, proofreading tools, and grammar exercises, all designed to enhance students' literacy skills. With literacy activities (K-12), families can sign up for Parent, Tutor or Caregiver to assign activities and view reports for their child. Click HERE

GoNoodle is an educational platform primarily for K-5 classrooms that uses fun, interactive videos and activities to encourage movement and learning. It's designed to help students get moving, break up periods of sitting, and engage in active breaks throughout the school day. GoNoodle offers a variety of content, including social-emotional learning (SEL) videos, academic subjects, and mindfulness exercises.

Free workouts for kids! Short, fun workouts to burn energy and increase strength. If there is a movement your child cannot complete, swap it for something simpler like jumping jacks. Click HERE

We quickly wanted to provide this resource from Change 4 the Kenai to families. The main mission of this coalition is to connect our community. Their RESOURCE DIRECTORY includes information on services for families, children, youth and teens, schools, and health.

The Alaska Family Engagement Center aims to improve school-family partnerships across the state by providing access to training, resources, and activities for schools and families. Their free resources can be found HERE. These resources include information on cultural responsiveness, health and safety, school partnerships, planning for life after high school, reading and supporting your child's emotional growth.

ALASKA CHILDRENS TRUST envisions a future where all Alaska children are safe and healthy. It is their goal that all children grow up in a family and community that provides them with the tools and resources necessary to make their dreams come true.

The mission of Frontier Community Services is to provide quality, individualized home and community-based services for people of all ages who are at risk of, or experiencing a disabling condition, in order to minimize the need for institutional care. Click HERE

Promoting the Healthy Development of Children in Partnership with Families and Community. Click HERE

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Central Peninsula Student Support Specialist

Shannon Dosko 907.283.8621 sdosko@KPBSD.k12.ak.us

Head of the Bay

Joey Kraszeski 907.235.4630 jkraszeski@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Homer Area

Joanna Fonkert 907.235.4640 jfonkert@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Homer Area

Colette Choate 907.235.4745 cchoate@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Kenai | Nikiski

Jackie Tomrdle 907.283.2329 jtomrdle@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Ninilchik | Tustumena | Niko | Chapman | Seward

Betsy Vanek 907.714.0343 bvanek@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Soldotna | Sterling

Maureen Todd 907.260.2536 mtodd2@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Southern Peninsula Student Support Specialist

Roslyn Kreigh 907.235.2324 rkreigh@KPBSD.k12.ak.us