HOME SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHROMEBOOK USAGE IDEAS
Google Resources
Google Documents
Writing assignments can be shared with parents.
Parents can make comments and editing ideas right on the document.
Google Slides
Where presentations come to life.
Google Calendar
Parents’ calendars can be synced with students’ calendars, so everyone is on the same schedule.
Google Dictionary
This can be added to the toolbar for easy access when doing assignments.
Gmail
Brings conversation to life and is also a place for letter writing practice.
Additional Resources
Acellus
A variety of web-based courses to a full accredited curriculum for $9.99/month.
Discovery K12
Free online homeschool platform and curriculum for pre-k to 12th grade.
Duolingo on the Web
(under WDM approved extensions)
Learn languages completely free, without ads or hidden charges.
It’s fun, easy, and scientifically proven.
Free Keyboard Practice
Dance Mat Typing - dancemattypingguide.com
iCivics
Free civics online resources, lessons, games and practice.
Kahn Academy
Free online courses, lessons, and practice.
Math Manipulatives - virtual
Heartland AEA Virtual Math Manipulatives
A virtual landing page with links to some commonly used mathematics manipulatives that could be helpful for all levels of math education.
Math - Greg Tang NumTanga
https://gregtangmath.com/numtanga
An online math program with games, animated books and downloadable materials.
myHomework Chromebook Extension
(can also be found at myhomeworkapp.com)
A great place for parents and students to keep track of daily assignments and activities.
OpenDyslexic
(under WDM approved extensions)
Formats pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help.
Power School
A variety of web-based courses to a full accredited curriculum for $24.99/month.
School Yourself
Free online high school math lessons.
Seesaw: The Learning Journal
(under WDM Approved extensions)
A student-driven digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document what they are learning.
Spanish Translation
Google for translation
Let Carol Kramer (kramerc@wdmcs.org) know if you have some ideas to add to this list.
