Grades K-2

Summer Courses

2-week Courses by Local Teachers Registration will begin June 1. Courses will run July 12-23 and July 26-Aug. 6 and will feature a variety of engaging, elective subjects. Search K-2 courses here. More...

GraphoLearn is a game-based reading program for students going into 1st or 2nd grade. To access this FREE 12-week program for your student, complete the interest form here.

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 at home

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.

Michigan Learning Channel: Summer Programming June 21-15

Michigan Learning Channel will host thematic summer programing from June 21- August 15. Each week, two hours of grade level specific ELA and math programs will continue to support students in building their understanding of concepts while being centered around a core weekly theme.

Tune in online or find the channel on your TV here!

Math & 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...

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

Starfall A variety of free literacy and math activities - option to pay for access to more activities Starfall Literacy and Math activities

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

Download Khan for Kids on mobile devices (Khan Academy KidsiOS / Khan Academy KidsAndroid)

Computer Skills

Code.org for Young Learners Sets of character-based activities that develop coding and problem-solving skills - create an account and login to save progress Code.org for young learners

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

ABCYa A collection of math, reading and other activities for K-6th grade More...

PBS Kids Games Interactive games for young learners PBS Kids GAmes

TinkerGarten With weekly lessons like critter camp, space camp and pretend campout, kids will connect to the Earth while their imaginations soar! 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

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

PBS Kids Games app available if using phone or tablet (PBS Kids iOS / PBS Kids Android)

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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