Summer Learning Resources
Keeping children engaged, active, and learning during the summer months is more important than ever. These past months have highlighted just how significant the partnership between families and educators truly is—and we are deeply grateful for your continued patience, support, and dedication to your child's education.
As we step into the summer season, we want to ensure you have access to a variety of tools and activities that promote meaningful, at-home learning and exploration. Below, you'll find a curated list of resources designed to support your child's academic growth and creativity throughout the break.
This collection includes materials for reading, math, science, computer science and coding, physical education, the arts (including music, dance, and crafts), and exciting virtual field trips. We've also included a few extra resources to spark curiosity, encourage hands-on exploration, and help make learning a joyful part of your family's summer.
ELA Resources
Sora
A digital library of age appropriate ebooks and audiobooks
- Sora app online (also available for iOS and Android)
- How to use Sora (2:20)
- How to access Sora (with pictures)
- How to access Sora (without pictures)
Keep Reading Alive All Summer Long
- Scholastic Summer Reading Program Information
- Keep kids motivated to read all summer long with this great program
- LA County Public Library
- Now you can get an LA County Digital Library Card ONLINE!!
- Libby
- Download eBooks and audiobooks from the LA County library, on PC, iOS, and Android. Go to the LA County website first and get a digital library card.
Additional Resources for Reading & Language Arts
- Celebs read stories online
- Building reading stamina at home (resource for parents)
Wiseburn MS Summer Reading Program
REQUIRED for ALL WMS students (including incoming 6th graders)
Math Resources
Additional Resources for Math
Other Subjects
Khan Academy
Resources to Support Computer Science / Coding
- Code.org
- Try a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages. There are hundreds of activities and tutorials in over 45 languages (Free sign-up to save progress and projects)
- Express Course for Pre/Beginning Readers
- Take a full course in coding (K-1st)
- Express Course for Readers
- Take a full course in coding (2nd-Adult); kids might need some help
- Dance Party
- Code a dance party featuring music by Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, and more
- Minecraft
- Use your creativity and problem solving skills to journey and explore new worlds
- AI for Oceans
- Learn how AI and machine learning can be used to address world problems
- Flappy Code
- Write your own flappy game code
- And many more tutorials!
- Coding in Astronomy
- Learn about astronomy using Quorum, a programming language accessible to blind or visually impaired learners
- Scratch
- Scratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world. Scratch is designed and maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab (Free sign-up to save progress and projects)
Physical Education
Resources to Support the Arts
- Daily Lunch Doodles with Mo Willem
- PS ARTS Campfire Songs with Ms. Park
- Art Hub for kids
- Art lesson videos for kids
Resources for Virtual Field Trips/Adventures
- TONS of Virtual Field Trips
- The San Diego Zoo
- Yellowstone National Park
- Zoo Webcams
- Aquarium Webcams
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellyfish Camera
- Boston Children's Museum - Virtual Tour
- State Park Guided Tours
- Click the link and sign up for an age-appropriate session on a day and time that meets your needs. Spots to join are limited to first come, first served.