Summer School Online Learning Resources
Resources for Students & Parents:
School: ES, MS, HS
Subject/Area: Math, ELA, SS, Sci
Resource: Description
Link:
School: MS, HS
Subject/Area: SS
Resource: Mission US- Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game and a set of curriculum materials that are aligned to national standards and feature document-based activities. The game immerses players in rich, historical settings and then empowers them to make choices that illuminate how ordinary people experienced the past.
Link:https://www.mission-us.org/
School: ES, MS, HS
Subject/Area: Math
Resource: Khan Academy - Free math practice, where students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/signup
School: HIGH SCHOOL
Subject/Area: Math, ELA, SS, Sci
Resource: WNY Tutor (Paid) - WNY Tutor recognizes the importance of high-stakes standardized test preparation. WNY Tutor designs test prep packages that fit the needs -- and schedules -- of our students, as well as general subject area tutoring sessions.
Link: https://www.wnytutor.com/
School: MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL
Subject/Area: Math, ELA, SS, Sci
Resource: Kumon Learning Center (Free Registration until 7/15, Paid Sessions) - Kumon Learning Center instructors will prepare an individualized lesson plan for your kids and support them as they progress through Kumon within targeted subject areas or for generalized instruction.
Link: https://www.kumon.com/EAST-AMHERST/
School: Ages 5-12 & 13+
Resource: Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo - The Clubs provide a safe, structured environment for socializing and play, learning and growing and fostering positive character values and attitudes. Ages 5 to 12: Clubhouse Directors will have the Department of Social Services (DSS) income guideline chart to determine fees. Families under the income guideline for their family size may be eligible to receive free daycare through DSS. These parents or guardians will need to complete a DSS application and call 858-TYKE (8953) to schedule an appointment. If a parent or guardian attends an appointment with DSS (whether they are approved or not) their fees will be waived. If the parent chooses not to go to DSS, they will be charged a weekly fee.
Families over the income guidelines must meet with their Clubhouse Director to discuss weekly fees.
13 years old and older: Membership fee is $20.00 a year.
Link: https://www.bgcbuffalo.org/
School: ES, MS, HS
Subject/Area: Math, ELA, SS, Sci
Resource: Headed by Brad Sheppard, Sheppard Software hosts hundreds of free, online, educational games for kids. The site organizes its games into categories, which allow students and teachers to easily navigate by subject area and find a suitable game that caters to either an instructional need or a child’s sense of curiosity and thirst of knowledge and challenge.
Link: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
Socio-Emotional Resources:
School: ES, MS, HS
Resource: Description
Link:
School: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL
Resource: 25 Mindfulness Activities - This link provides parents and students with 25 mindfulness activities and exercises to keep them in a good mental state as well as help prioritize positive behavior and reduce stress.
Link: https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/
School: HIGH SCHOOL
Resource: Emotional Intelligence - Emotional Intelligence is a wide range of skills that children of all ages can develop and improve. These skills are critical for emotional well-being and life success, helping teens to work through a variety of stressful situations such as anger issues, remaining positive, emotional self-awareness, mindfulness, empathy, etc. Additionally, helping to walk you through identifying certain triggers and learning positive ways to cope.
Link: https://www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRGresources/emotional_intellegence_13-18.pdf
School: HIGH SCHOOL
Resource: 25 Mindfulness Activities - This link provides parents and students with 25 mindfulness activities and exercises to keep them in a good mental state as well as help prioritize positive behavior and reduce stress.
Link: https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/
School: HIGH SCHOOL
Resource: Principles of Mindfulness - These skills are critical for emotional well-being and life success, helping teens to work through a variety of stressful situations such as anger issues, remaining positive, emotional self-awareness, mindfulness, empathy, etc. Additionally, helping to walk you through identifying certain triggers and learning positive ways to cope.
Link: https://depts.washington.edu/abrc/stress/course_materials/PrinciplesOfMindfulness.pdf
Fun Activities & Resources:
School: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Resource: These links provide parents and students nearly two dozen suggestions of kid-friendly activities for a great family trip to Buffalo, New York.
Link: https://buffalo.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-buffalo-ny-are
Link: https://www.fun4kidsinbuffalo.com/best-summer-camps-in-buffalo-by-age-and-interest/
Link: https://mommypoppins.com/kids/city-guides/fun-things-to-do-in-buffalo-new-york-with-kids
School: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Resource: These links provide parents and students nearly two dozen suggestions of kid-friendly activities for a great family trip to Buffalo, New York.
Link: https://buffalo.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-buffalo-ny-are
Link: https://www.fun4kidsinbuffalo.com/best-summer-camps-in-buffalo-by-age-and-interest/
Link: https://mommypoppins.com/kids/city-guides/fun-things-to-do-in-buffalo-new-york-with-kids
School: HIGH SCHOOL
Resource: Below are a variety of different activities and programs to take advantage of during the Summer to keep your Teen occupied with fun and educational programs. In addition, there are also activities that can be done as a family!
Link: https://teentreks.com/
Link: https://buffalo.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-buffalo-ny-are
Link: https://www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org/summer-camps/
Link: https://www.fun4kidsinbuffalo.com/best-summer-camps-in-buffalo-by-age-and-interest/
Link: https://mommypoppins.com/kids/city-guides/fun-things-to-do-in-buffalo-new-york-with-kids
Resources for ELL & SPED:
School: Elementary and Middle School (K-8)
Resource - These links provide fun and interactive ways to review and learn foundational skills and grade level skills in Reading and Math
Link: www.funbrain.com
School: All
Resource - Reading Rockets offers a rich library of classroom strategies, articles, parent tip sheets, FAQs, videos, research briefs and more — providing research-based and best-practice information for educators, parents, and others who work with young readers.
Link: https://www.readingrockets.org/atoz
School: High School
Resource - Dave’s ESL Cafe is a great resource for students who are new to the English language. There are a number of grammar and vocabulary lessons available for free. Learn how to use nouns, verbs, and adjectives, get tips on writing sentences and paragraphs, listen to pronunciations of words, study idioms, and even play some fun games! There are hundreds of resources available for students, parents, and educators.
Link: ESL Cafe