Special Education Supplemental Resources
LINKS TO HELP ACCESS ONLINE LEARNING
Google Classroom Tutorial for Students and Parents - YouTube
- A system that converts typed text into speech; allows students to listen to
written words on their devices (iPads, Chromebooks).
KINDERGARTEN
READING
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- A variety of books read aloud with read along options to keep your child engaged in reading everyday.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- A variety of math skills with video and game formats to keep learners engaged. Signup is free.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
FIRST GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- A variety of books read aloud with read along options to keep your child engaged in reading everyday.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- A variety of online math games that can make learning even more fun. This site also includes some helpful instructional videos
- A variety of math skills with video and game formats to keep learners engaged. Signup is free.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
SECOND GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- A variety of books read aloud with read along options to keep your child engaged in reading everyday.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- A variety of online math games that can make learning even more fun. This site also includes some helpful instructional videos
- A variety of math skills with video and game formats to keep learners engaged. Signup is free.
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
THIRD GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- A variety of books read aloud with read along options to keep your child engaged in reading everyday.
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- A variety of online math games that can make learning even more fun. This site also includes some helpful instructional videos
- A variety of math skills with video and game formats to keep learners engaged. Signup is free.
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
FOURTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- A variety of online math games that can make learning even more fun. This site also includes some helpful instructional videos
- A variety of math skills with video and game formats to keep learners engaged. Signup is free.
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
FIFTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of online math games that can make learning even more fun. This site also includes some helpful instructional videos
- A variety of math skills with video and game formats to keep learners engaged. Signup is free.
SIXTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- A variety of online math games that can make learning even more fun. This site also includes some helpful instructional videos
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
SEVENTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- A variety of printable worksheets focused mainly on math. There are also science, geography and writing tools available as well.
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
EIGHTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
NINTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- Online stories that children can listen to or read along with a grown up. Activities to support each story to build a child's vocabulary and comprehension.
- Ages preK-9th grade
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
TENTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
ELEVENTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- A large collection of audible stories children can listen along with. There is no accompanying text, but could go along with books checked out from your local library.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
TRANSITION
BEHAVIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS
- A list of topics and activities that families can access with their children.
- GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
- The Autism Society of America understands the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, and the added challenges it brings to the autism community. Here, we will continually update relevant and reputable resources and information surrounding Coronavirus, and provide support during this crisis, and always.
TWELFTH GRADE
- Reading, comprehension, vocabulary
- This website has reading passages at every grade, reading level, and topic of interest. You can include vocabulary and comp questions. Families will have to sign up but it's free so shouldn't be a problem.
- A ton of online vocabulary activities and many more topics (grammar, math and phonics).
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MATH
- Free printable math worksheets in a variety of topics for all ages (answer sheets included)
- Memory building activities, auto-scored quizzes, practice flash cards, worksheets and more from 2nd grade to high school
- This comprehension site offers free membership. Members must first take a quiz that helps determine where you start in the program. From there, students will be given short passages to read and answer comprehension questions. If there is a mistake, the program will explain the error.
- Resources for reading, writing, and math
MISCELLANEOUS
- English, Geography, Humanities, Language Learning, Math and Science
- As you play Freerice and answer questions right, advertisements appear on your screen. When you see one of these advertisements, you trigger a financial payment to the World Food Programme (WFP) to support its work saving and changing lives around the world.
- Resources for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language, and Assistive Technology
APPS and TOOLS
Apps for Students With Special Needs
The link above will take you to an article about the apps. Below is a list and description of each app listed in the article.
While we all try to limit the amount of screen time our children get, this list includes some nice supports for communication.
- My PlayHome is a free app that gives kids a digital doll family of up to 15 people in various skin tones with whom they can explore, play, and share stories with other people. These shared stories help to increase student verbalizations, provide a place for social and emotional learning, and teach necessary early language skills.
- SoundingBoard is a free mobile augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app designed for children who are unable to speak (or who have limited speech) to help them communicate. In order to meet the needs of this particular population, the app comes with preloaded boards using symbols with recorded messages. Students select and press images on the board to prompt a verbal message.
- LetterSchool promotes early literacy and numeracy skills by guiding children to tap, touch, and trace colorful animations. Children learn letter formation, letter sounds and names, spelling, counting, and other preschool and primary skills. This app, which offers a free trial, also does an excellent job of developing fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.
- Tales2Go, an audiobook service that offers a free one-month trial, helps students who struggle to read while boosting their listening skills. This app has an extensive collection of stories and books for all ages, with scores of splendid narrators who bring stories from every genre to life.
- Epic! is an e-library that is great for supporting reluctant or struggling readers. It provides access to more than 20,000 high-quality children’s books and educational videos and includes an assortment of both fiction and nonfiction books from prominent publishers. Epic is offering free access to schools during this time.
- A printable multiplication chart
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND WRITING RESOURCES