Grades 6-8

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

Khan Academy
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 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

NCTM Illuminations - Resources for Teaching Math
Brain Teasers Fun brain teasers with solutions to check your work Brain Teasers
Khan Academy
Khan Academy Math Easy to navigate sequences of lessons and activities organized by grade level Khan Academy Math
PBS Learning Media
Math Activities from PBS Filter math activities by grade level PBS Learning Media Math

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
Code.org sets of character-based activities that develop coding and problem-solving skills - create account to save progress Code.org
Nitro Type
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 - Learn Programming the fun way
Tynker Coding activities featuring game design, animation, music, and more - create account for more access and to save progress Tynker
Typing.com
Typing.com Typing practice gamified, create an account to save progress Typing.com
Pixar in a box
Pixar in a Box Learn how Pixar makes films - choose a topic and go through the steps! Pixar in a Box

Fun Activities in All Subjects

Edmentum
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
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...
Youtube
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 Learning Media
PBS Interactive Activities Many topics - filter by grade level or subject - create account to save progress PBS Learning Media
Virtual Field Trips
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