Helpful Homework Tips



The internet can be a fantastic tool for helping your children to expand their education.  Listed below are a few websites that I recommend checking out... 
Enjoy!!!

Common Core Help!
  • cgcs.org- Parent Roadmaps for all grade levels
  • commoncore.org/maps/math/video-gallery- Short videos that explain key Math models used in K-5
  • engageny.org- This link has a variety of resources for parents and students.  Use the search box to lead you to the information you are looking for 

Parent Teacher Conference:
  • hfrp.org – this is from Harvard University – go to publication/resources; browse publications; family involvement & scroll down to Parent Teacher Conference Tip Sheets
    • educationworld.com
      • nea.org – go to Tools & Ideas; Works4Me; search parent teachers conferences
        • online.wsj.com – October 6, 2010 –How to Ace Parent Teacher Conferences…..this is the Wall Street Journal
          • nysut.org/newmember/survival_conferences.html
            • familyeducation.com – search parent teacher conferences
              • Oxfordelementary.org…..Parent Teacher Conference Questions
                • www.asdk12.org/Parents/conferences
                  • parentsconnect.com
                    • PTA.org

                    General Resources for Parents from the NYS Department of Education Website:
                    usny.nysed.gov/parents/genres.html

                    Grades 3-8 Testing Program: A Parents' Guide:
                    www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-83parentguide.pdf

                    Tips for Parents from the U.S. Department of Education:
                    www.ed.gov/parents/scsdemic/help/partnership-tips.html

                    Sample NYS assessments for Grades 3-8 ELA:
                    www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/ela-sample/home.htm
                     
                    Reading:
                    ***www.pbskids.org - great games and activities for beginning readers

                    ***www.starfall.com - activities that focus on letters, sounds, reading, and fun holiday activities

                    ***www.raz-kids.com - most students receiving extra support in reading have been enrolled in Raz Kids, a great site for building fluency and comprehension.  I highly recommend parents and students to take advantage of Raz Kids at home.

                    ***Zac Browser - a free download filled with activities and videos.  It is marketed as software for people with autism, but the activities and resources included in the download are great for all students.  The kids love it!