Resources for At Home Learning

For an update as to our plans while our school district will be closed, please read the attachments below. If you have any questions, concerns, or have any difficulty logging onto student devices or accounts, please contact us at family@nhp-gcp.org

Important Information for Remote Learning Families

Remote Learning Meeting with James Svendsen and Denise Connolly

Parent Etiquette Guide

NHP-GCP Online Family Etiquette Video

Options Available for Summer Learning

Family Resources Information

Social-Emotional Resources

Occupational Therapy Special Education Family Resources

Physical Therapy Special Education Family Resources

Speech/Language Therapy Special Education Family Resources

EnVision Math Resources

Resources for COVID-19 Support

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Dear #NHPGCP Families,

As you are aware, our schools will be closed for at least the next two weeks out of an abundance of caution to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which means that no faculty or students are to report to school from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. There will be no activities or events during this time.

As Dr. Morrison has mentioned, for those who may have children relying on free/reduced lunch options through the school lunch program, the district is working with local officials on coordinating a “grab and go” program to continue supplying those meals, if needed. Again, more information on this will be forthcoming.

Our team has worked to curate educational resources for your child’s use while away from school. Although these resources can never replace instruction delivered by our teachers, the attached list of recommended resources with directions for access, is intended to provide continuity of instruction and retention of skills for our students. Your child can access most of these resources through CLEVER — a site that they should be very familiar with and able to use.

The resources are designed to provide supplementary learning opportunities for students in all grade levels. We encourage you to use this time to review/deepen student knowledge and to maintain skills while they are at home. During this unusual time it is important that students continue to read, write, engage in social studies and science activities, and work on math problems. We encourage children to continue physical activity as well while at home. All activities are created so that your child can complete them independently at home, although they may need assistance with the technology.

On this page, you will find regular updates, assistance, and ideas throughout this time. In addition, we have created a dedicated email address family@nhp-gcp.org to answer any questions you may have with the resources. This email address will be monitored on a daily basis and you will receive a response within 24 hours.

We thank you in advance for your support.

Available on our District Website are a number of resources through CLEVER
Click here to see a list of programs and login directions.

Your child has logged into CLEVER at school and is familiar on how to use it. If not — here is a link for directions on how to: Clever Login Directions

Aside from the many resources available on our CLEVER page, here are some other resources that are available.

Writing:

● Simple writing prompts for the month. They can be completed on google docs or in a notebook at home.
https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/resources/free-resources/writing-prompt-calendars/
● Write a letter to a family member or friend — actually mail it!

Many resources are available on Khan Academy. Most are self-paced, interactive content--exercises, videos and articles--for students in every grade and in most major subject areas. It is all free and non-commercial and is made possible by philanthropic support.

Go here to set up your account:

https://khanacademy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040168512-Parent-Quick-Start-Guide

Math:

Khan Academy math practice has got your back. Depending on your confidence and grade level, one of the following courses are likely good for you:
● https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-kindergarten-math
● https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-1st-grade-math
● 2nd grade math
● 3rd grade math
● 4th grade math
● 5th grade math
● 6th grade math

Reading:

Kahn Academy just released the first version of reading comprehension practice. It is grouped by grade level:
● 2nd grade
● 3rd grade
● 4th grade
● 5th grade
● 6th grade
● 7th grade
● 8th grade

They recommend starting at your grade level and doing 1-2 practice sets per day (or 10 practice sets per week). This should take about 10-20 minutes per day. If you find it difficult, completely okay to start at an earlier grade level. Likewise, if you find the passages and questions to be easy, feel free to move to higher grade levels.
Other areas:

Enrichment:

Khan Academy computer programming
Programming computers is far more fun and creative than you probably ever imagined. Start by creating fun cartoons and animations and work your way up to creating fun games that your friend can play.
Work on a “Passion” project — independent research/study about a topic of interest.

Listen to educational podcasts!

K-2:
Try Wow in the World! If you like science, Stories Podcast or Circle Round to hear a story, or Noodle Loaf to learn about music!
3-5:
Try Brains On! If you like science, Forever Ago if you like history, or Story Pirates to hear funny stories written by kids.
6-9:
Listen to an educational podcast! Try RadioLab If you like science, Forever Ago if you like history, or Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls if you like biographies

Physical Activity:

Go for walk/run outside.
Youtube JustDance/workouts if weather is bad.
Maybe 15 minutes of Yoga with Adrien?

NYC Department of Education - Learn at Home Resources:

The materials on the Learn at Home pages are designed to provide supplementary learning resources to students in the event that students may need to be home from school. We encourage you to use this time to continue your student’s learning while they are at home. To help students engage in educational material, we have shared the resources below for students in all grades, from Early Learning through elementary. These materials do not replace what your child has been learning at school, but during this unusual time it is important that students continue to read, write, do social studies and science activities, and work on math problems.

The materials on the grade specific pages below include:

● Suggested daily study schedules
● Guides and materials for instructional activities
● Recommended educational television shows
● Links to a variety of books, magazines, and websites on a wide range of topics that appeal to children at all ages

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home