Grades 3-5

Summer Courses

Click on the image below to see the list and descriptions of online courses being offered by classroom teachers. First timers taking a Summer Brain Gain course, will need to create a new account (including log-in ID and password). If the student has taken a course previously, but you have forgotten your log-in ID and password, please email us at pdhub@kentisd.org.

2-Week Courses by Local Teachers Registration will begin June 1. Courses will run July 11-22 and July 25-Aug. 5 featuring a variety of engaging elective subjects. Click here to search 3-5 courses. 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.

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 Free reading activities and digital tools for at-home learning CommonLit Summer Reading Challenge

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

Scholastic Summer Reading Scholastic Summer Reading Promise is to help you get books in the hands of kids, support social-emotional well-being, build skills and create community among kids. More...

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

21 Things 4 Students: REMC Association of Michigan

21 Things 4 Students FREE activities to integrate technology into the middle school classroom curriculum (grades 5-9), learn new tech skills for the 21st century More...

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

Nitro Type Improve your typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with up to 5 typers from around the world. Compete against your friends, earn new cars, track your scores, and so much more... all for free! More...

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

Edmentum Learning Packets These bundles include math, language arts, science, reading and literacy activities from a variety of Edmentum's online programs. More...

Breakout EDU Unlocks the love of learning through games! All of the many hundreds of games on the Breakout EDU Platform require players to use collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking More...

Camp YouTube Bringing the fun of summer camp to families at home with videos in STEM, Arts, Sports, and Adventure More...

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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