Grades K-2

Summer Courses

Grapho Learn

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.

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

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.

Math & Reading

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

Fun Activities in All Subjects

PBS Kids Games
PBS Kids Games Interactive games for young learners PBS Kids GAmes
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
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

Summer Brain Gain Contact Form

This form is closed. Please contact your school for further information.