Parent Portal · Optional Family Supports

Learning doesn't stop when the school day ends.

Families do not need to recreate the classroom at home. A few minutes of reading, practicing a skill, exploring a question, or creating something together can make a meaningful difference.

We've gathered free resources families can use to support learning, curiosity, and practice at home. Choose what works for your child.

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Khan Academy Kids

Playful reading and math practice designed especially for younger learners.

Who it is for
Ages 2–8 · especially VPK–Grade 2
What it helps with
Early Learning · Reading & Literacy · Math

Free, ad-free activities, books, videos, reading practice, early literacy, writing, language, and math.

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ReadWorks

High-quality reading passages and comprehension practice for growing readers.

Who it is for
Kindergarten–Grade 6 and beyond
What it helps with
Reading & Literacy

Reading passages, vocabulary support, comprehension questions, eBooks, and family tools that build knowledge and comprehension.

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Khan Academy

Step-by-step lessons and practice when your child wants extra help or an extra challenge.

Who it is for
Older elementary and beyond, depending on subject
What it helps with
Math · Science & STEM · Multiple Subjects

Lessons, videos, articles, and practice activities across mathematics, science, computing, and other subjects.

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PBS KIDS

Learning games and activities that mix curiosity, play, and familiar characters.

Who it is for
Younger elementary learners
What it helps with
Early Learning · Science & STEM · Math · Explore & Create

Educational games and activities involving science, engineering, problem-solving, literacy, and family learning.

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Duolingo ABC

Game-like phonics and early reading practice for young learners.

Who it is for
Early readers
What it helps with
Early Learning · Reading & Literacy

A reading app with phonics, handwriting, sight words, vocabulary, decoding, and story-based literacy activities.

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NASA STEM Activities for Families

Explore space, science, engineering, and hands-on STEM projects together.

Who it is for
Kindergarten–Grade 6 and beyond
What it helps with
Science & STEM · Explore & Create

Hands-on activities in science, engineering, mathematics, technology, space exploration, and creative problem-solving.

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Scratch

Create games, stories, and animations while learning the basics of coding.

Who it is for
Ages 8–16 · family guidance encouraged
What it helps with
Coding & Technology · Explore & Create

A visual programming platform for making interactive stories, animations, and games while practicing computational thinking.

For families: Scratch includes an online community. Younger students should use it with appropriate family supervision.

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Code.org

Easy ways for children to begin learning computer science and coding.

Who it is for
Elementary and beyond
What it helps with
Coding & Technology

Beginner-friendly coding courses, activities, and computer science learning experiences.

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Smithsonian Learning Lab

Explore museums, science, history, art, culture, and fascinating real-world collections from home.

Who it is for
Multiple grades
What it helps with
Science & STEM · Reading & Literacy · Explore & Create

Digital museum resources including images, texts, recordings, videos, objects, and educational collections.

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Simple ideas, no special materials

Try This Tonight

Choose one if it feels useful—these are suggestions, not requirements.

  • Read together for 15 minutes and ask your child to tell you their favorite part.
  • Ask your child to teach you one thing they learned today.
  • Practice math while cooking, shopping, or setting the table.
  • Pick a question your child is curious about and research the answer together.
  • Have your child write or draw something about their day.
  • Build, create, draw, or solve something together.