Grades 3-5

Summer Courses

2-Week Courses by Local Teachers Registration will begin June 15. Courses will run July 13-24 and July 27-Aug. 7 and will feature a variety of engaging, elective subjects. Search courses in all grade levels here. More...

Learning Activity Packets

The printable packets below are guides full of fun activities for students to try out at home. Each packets contains a week's worth of activities.

Don't have access to a printer? Your local Kent District Library or Grand Rapids Public Library branch can print them for you at no cost.

Kent District Library Print Request Link

Alternatively, you can request print materials through our contact form.

Our top picks for summer learning

Below you will find all kinds of great sites and online activities hand-picked by curriculum experts at Kent ISD. This includes self-guided courses like Khan Academy as well as fun activities like math games and virtual field trips.

English Language Arts

CommonLit's Summer Reading Challenge Free, high-interest reading lists curated by a team of former teachers. Parents can sign up or students can search on their own CommonLit Summer Reading Challenge

Khan Academy English Language Arts Easy to navigate sequences of lessons and activities organized by grade level Han Academy ELA

Math

Khan Academy Math Easy to navigate sequences of lessons and activities organized by grade level Khan Academy Math

Math Playground Games organized by grade level - if using phone or tablet, choose “Show games that work on my device” Math Playground

Technology and Computer Skills

Code.org sets of character-based activities that develop coding and problem-solving skills - create account to save progress Code.org

Tynker Coding activities featuring game design, animation, music, and more - create account for more access and to save progress Tynker

Typing.com Typing practice gamified, create an account to save progress Typing.com

Fun Activities in All Subjects

Camp Legend Daily activities that can be done at home, hosted by Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Camp Legend

Top Picks - The Best Free Apps and Websites for Learning

Other free apps and sites Commonsense Media’s top picks for online learning organized by subject Common Sense media's top free apps and sites for learning

PBS Interactive Activities Many topics - filter by grade level or subject - create account to save progress PBS Learning Media

Virtual Field Trips 360 degree virtual field trips to locations around the world - pick a spot then click/touch the screen to look around Virtual Field Trip list

Check out cool virtual activities and digital resources from our School News Network Education Everywhere partners

School News Network, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, John Ball Zoo

John Ball Zoo, SNN, Childrens Museum Community Opportunities

Kent District Library, Grand Rapids Public Musuem, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

KDL, Public Museum, Ford Musuem Community Opportunities

Grand RApids Public Library, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Van Andel Institute

Van Andel Institute, GRPL, Meijer Gardens Community Opportunities

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