Learning / Student Resources

TYPING

Custom Typing:  Keyboarding lessons and practice for Hawthorn students in kindergarten through 8th grade. For assistance, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Dance Mat Typing:  Introduction to typing for young children

http://www.freetypinggame.net:  Free typing games, lessons and tests


VOCABULARY
SuperKids:  Vocabulary word-of-the-day for grades 6th – 9th grade

Free Rice:  Answer vocabulary questions to earn rice for the hungry


GEOGRAPHY
Place the State:  Place the state on the U.S. map


MATH
Counting Money

A+ Math:  Math games

Math Playground:  Variety of math-related activities

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Templates: Examples of different ways to organize, study and present information.

MORE K-5 WEBSITES
More K-5 Websites as presented at the October 19, 2010 Parent University.

Lexile Book Finder:  Parents can use this resource to identify books that will appropriately challenge your child’s skills and spark their interest. For students in grades 1 through 7, your Lexile score will appear on your MAP report, which will be included with your end-of-year report card. Parents can also complete a brief online survey to help identify reading options. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Find a Book” to begin your search. If you have questions, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

International Reading Association Recommendations:  Lists of books recommended by teachers as well as young readers themselves.

Custom Typing:  This online website provides keyboarding lessons and practice for Hawthorn students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Assistance is available by sending an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Hawthorn Student Assistance Program:  Hawthorn’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides a comprehensive model for the delivery of K-8 prevention, intervention, and support services.  SAP is designed to reduce student risk factors, promote protective factors and increase asset development. This site includes resources to support parents and students, including the Report a Bully form, allowing students and parents to anonymously report situations.