Student Services Newsletter
Wilson Area School District - Winter 2021
At Home Resources During School Closure
Here are a list of resources for students. Some are general in nature and would be appropriate for students at any grade level, while others have been categorized by grade level
GENERAL LINKS FOR LEARNING:
Science, Math & Social Studies: https://www.ck12.org/student/
Games, recipes and crafts: https://www.highlightskids.com/
Math and Reading Games: https://www.abcya.com/
Crafts, activities and mazes: https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/
PBS Kids: https://pbskids.org/
Math and Reading Games: https://www.funbrain.com/
Printable Worksheets: https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printabl…/
Kindergarten Resources: LINK
LANGUAGE ARTS:
Read Works: https://www.readworks.org/
Scholastic : https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Paragraph writing: http://www.paragraphpunch.com/
Spelling: https://brainbox.games/
Reading and Phonics: https://www.starfall.com/h/
Engaging reading games: https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/
Safe research (free now): https://www.facts4me.com/
username: read password: read
Parts of speech: https://www.grammaropolis.com/
Fun with Dr. Seuss: https://www.seussville.com/
Kids books read by famous people: https://www.storylineonline.net/
Reading passages grades 3-5: https://www.commonlit.org/
Engaging reading games: https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/
ABC Mouse:
https://www.abcmouse.com/abt/homepage?8a08850bc2=T2204771988.1584460766.1108
use code AOFLUNICEF
Reading IQ: https://www.readingiq.com/redeem/
use code AOFLUNICEF
Adventure Academy: https://www.adventureacademy.com/redeem/
use code AOFLUNICEF
Storyline Online: https://www.storylineonline.net/
MATH:
Elementary math games: https://www.mathplayground.com/
Math Practice: http://www.mathscore.com/
Elementary Math: https://boddlelearning.com/
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
SCIENCE:
The San Diego Zoo: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
Farmer's Almanac for Kids: https://www.almanac.com/kids
Space Science: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/
Maker Stations: bit.ly/freemakerstations
Explore the surface of Mars: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
Animal Games: https://switchzoo.com/
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Journey through time: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
Interactive history: https://www.mission-us.org/
Geography and Animals: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Guess where you are on earth: https://www.geoguessr.com/
LIBRARY, ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Music is for everyone: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments
Free kids yoga: https://littletwistersyoga.com/online-store/
Poetry and music: https://www.thewell.world/mindful-mu…/mindful-poetry-moments
Learn to play an instrument: https://prodigiesmusic.com/
Quaver Music: https://www.quavermusic.com/info/at-home-resources/
Art:
MINDFULNESS/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLBEING:
Safe House Chill Pill (CALM)
MH/ID Services
- Early Intervention - for children younger than three years old
- Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services - for children younger than 18 years old with serious emotional or behavioral challenges
- Office of Developmental Programs- for children with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages. Provides services to help individuals be able to live independently in their communities, provides mental health services and provides substance abuse services.
If you are not sure what your child is eligible for, the staff at your county's office can support you and your child's needs. To learn more, contact your local office using the contact information below:
Lehigh County 610-782-3200
Northampton County 610-829-4800
- Bi-county Observer
CONCERN- School Based Outpatient Counseling Program
WE WANT TO HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER THEIR GREATNESS BY PROVIDING TRADITIONAL OUTPATIENT THERAPY WITHIN THE SCHOOL WALLS.
Our school-based program targets elementary and secondary-level students with emotional and/or behavioral needs. Students can be referred for services by either school personnel and/or parents.
Students receiving therapy within the school are much more likely to consistently participate in treatment than those who must travel to an outside facility during after-school hours.
School-based therapists capitalize on students’ existing academic and social networks by observing and treating clients within their natural environment.
For information on a referral for school based outpatient counseling with CONCERN, please contact your child's school counselor.
Transition from Work to School- OVR
More information on completing an application for OVR can be found here.
Local Task Force
All meetings are held at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 office in Palmer Township in Easton from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 15, 2021 (Snow Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021) - Click here to join
If you would like to learn more about the task force, feel free to contact the task force communication line via:
Phone: 610-515-6449
Email: LTF20@ciu20.org
- Intermediate Unit 20
Does your child struggle with Executive Functioning Skills?
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking and self control. These skills are used daily to learn, work and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, handle emotions, remain organized and etc. Skills typically develop in early childhood and into the teen years but continue to develop into the mid-20s.
Signs that your child may be struggling with executive functioning skills :
- Have trouble starting and completing tasks
- Have difficulty prioritizing taks
- Forget what they just heard or read
- Have trouble following directions or a sequence of steps
- Do not like when rules or routines change
- Have trouble organizing their thoughts / keeping track of their belongings
- Have trouble managing their time
Ways to help with executive functioning:
- Provide checklists
- Set time limits for task
- Use a planner to record homework, upcoming test dates and important information
- Explain the rationale behind a strategy
- Establish a routine
- Use rewards
To learn more about executive functioning skills, feel free to visit an online training module at: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/training-module-executive-function/
- Child Mind Institute
- Center on the Developing Child
- understood.org
Important Upcoming Dates
- 1/21/21- End of 2nd marking period
- 2/12/21- SAT registration deadline
- 2/15/21- No school President's Day
- 3/13/21- SAT Test
- 3/26/21- End of 3rd marking period
- 4/1-4/5/21- Spring Break
These dates are tentative and may change due to the school closure that is taking place.
** all school events can be viewed on the District Website calendar by clicking the district website button below**
Office of Student Services
Email: lsamson@wilsonareasd.org
Website: www.wilsonareasd.org
Location: 2040 Washington Boulevard, Easton, PA, USA
Phone: 484-373-6000