Curriculum Resources

The following information is not intended as an endorsement. Rather, they may assist parents in finding information related to Arts Education that may be of some assistance.

• VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning
• Kennedy Center – Artsedge Artsedge mission is to create inspiring, interactive resources for K-12 learners, their teachers and families.

Music Instruction :

• The Levine School of Music 1125 N. Patrick Henry Drive 703.237.5655 Individual and Class instruction Ensembles (Chorus, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble)
• Kindermusik Falls Church and Springfield 703.866.4409
• Music Teachers National Association helps connect music students with private teachers

Music stores that sell instruments :

• Foxes Music Company 416 S. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 703.533.7393
• Music and Arts Center Baileys Crossroads Shopping Center Falls Church 703.820.3610
• Brobst Violin Shop 5584 General Washington Dr. Alexandria 703.256.0566
• Washington Music Center 11151 Veirs Mill Road Wheaton, MD 301.946.8808

Concerts:

• Military Bands give frequent free concerts– Check newspapers for dates and times
• Arlington Philharmonic Concerts throughout the school year at Kenmore Middle School and the Central Library www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org

Dance:

• Ballet Nova Center for Dance

Theater:

• Kennedy Center
• Signature Theater

Visual Art Resources

• The Art League of Alexandria 105 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314
• The Corcoran Museum of Art 500 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20006
• Glen Echo Park 7300 Mac Arthur Boulevard Glen Echo, Maryland 20812
• The Arlington Artists Alliance 4536 Lee Highway Arlington, Virginia 22207 703-894-0539

Online Resources:

• www.kids.gov/k_arts.htm
• www.artcyclopedia.com

Interested in pursuing a career in the Arts?

• www.artcareersinfo.com

International Literacy Association Choices Reading List

Children’s Choices
Since 1974, Children’s Choices have been a trusted source of book recommendations used by teachers, librarians, parents—and children themselves. IRA and the Children’s Book Council cosponsor the project.

Young Adult Choices
Since 1987, the Young Adults’ Choices project has developed an annual list of new books that will encourage adolescents to read. The books are selected by the readers themselves, so they are bound to be popular with middle and secondary school students. The reading list is a trusted source of book recommendations, used by adolescents, their parents, teachers, and librarians.

Teachers’ Choices
Since 1989, the Teachers’ Choices project has developed an annual annotated reading list of new books that will encourage young people to read. These are books that kids will enjoy—and that contribute to learning across the curriculum.

Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Caldecott Medal and Honor Books

The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Capitol Choices

Noteworthy books for children and teens. Capitol Choices has included librarians, teachers, booksellers, children’s literature specialists, reviewers, and magazine editors who work in cities, suburbs, and rural areas in and around Washington, D.C. Since 1996, they have been meeting, discussing, and selecting recommended books for young people through the high school years.

Parents

Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets – Summer Reading – Parent Tips

For Teens
Young Adult Library Association Summer Learning

Starfall
Starfall Education Foundation
Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. Our systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.

PBS Kids
Summer Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners, First Graders and Readers & Writers
Looking for fun activities and games you can do with your kids throughout the day to help them learn to read and write? You’ll find them here, along with recommended books and tips to get your kids wild about books and reading.

PBS Parents
Summer Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners, First Graders and Readers & Writers

Guys Read
This is a web-based literacy program to encourage boys to become lifelong readers. It includes a list of books designed specifically to address boys’ interests.

FunBrain
Since 1997, kids, teachers, librarians, and parents have enthusiastically turned to FunBrain for its free educational games, online books, and comics. FunBrain, created for kids age preschool through grade 8, offers more than 100 fun, interactive games that develop skills in math, reading, and literacy. Plus, kids can read a variety of popular books and comics on the site, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Amelia Writes Again, and Brewster Rocket.

National Geographic Explorer for Kids
National Geographic Explorer For Kids is an online version of the award-wining magazine.

Reading Process – Wikipedia Definition
Reading is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all language, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader, which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community, which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practices, development, and refinement.

JumpStart World of Learning
JumpStart World of Learning is a revolutionary educational software solution that transforms math, reading and critical thinking lessons into adventures! In each of the 4 grade-based programs, students are invited to embark on a journey through JumpStart World – a personalized 3D environment that evolves as a student progresses. Along the way, students master dozens of skills based on state and national educational standards. Designed by educators and built with cutting edge interactive technology, JumpStart World of Learning is a powerful supplemental learning program that every early elementary classroom needs.

Discovery Education
Student Resources
Discovery Education offers free student resources that bring learning to life both inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to take a look at our interactive games, videos, contests, virtual labs and activities designed to help you dive deeper into a topic —and have fun too!

Book Adventure
Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they’ve read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.

Clifford The Big Red Dog
Interactive Storybooks
Clifford The Big Red Dog: Interactive Storybooks! Phonics fun, games, and stories for early readers.

Storynory
Storynory has published a new audio story every week since November 2005.

¡Colorín Colorado!
A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners.

International Dyslexia Association
Mission: To create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need.

Students

• Savvas Realize/enVision
• Math Inventory

Below please find summer mathematics reviews.  Please select the grade/math course that your child completed during the 2021-2022 school year.

Please note that these summer reviews are designed to help students review the Virginia Standards of Learning for a particular grade level.  Successful completion of these summer reviews does not indicate a child has mastered the content for that particular grade level.

Kindergarten Summer Mathematics Review 2022
1st Grade Summer Mathematics Review 2022
2nd Grade Summer Mathematics Review 2022
3rd Grade Summer Mathematics Review-2022
4th Grade Summer Mathematics Review 2022
5th Grade Summer Mathematics Review 2022

Parents

Arlington STEM Volunteer Program

The Arlington STEM Volunteer Program aims to foster STEM literacy for all students and help prepare students for futures in STEM careers.  An affiliate of the AAAS/SSE STEM Volunteer Program, program professionals commit to volunteering in a school throughout the school year to assist K-12 STEM teachers in their classrooms.  Our volunteers work with the classroom teachers to develop activities that utilize their unique skills and qualifications. The Arlington STEM Volunteer Program offers a unique opportunity for both students and volunteers alike.

Third-Grade Science Alternative Assessments

As a result of HB 930, the third-grade science SOL test was eliminated, effective with the 2014-15 school year and has been replaced with district-developed alternative assessments.

Standards

The Virginia Standards of Learning science documents are on the Virginia Department of Education’s website.

Resources

• STEMScopes, Generation Genius, and Legends of Learning
• Engineering is Elementary, developed by the Museum of Science, Boston
• Arlington Nature Centers – Long Branch, Gulf Branch
• NOVA Parks – Potomac Overlook

General

• Virginia Department of Education the VDOE site you will be able to access the most recent History and Social Sciences Standards of Learning, Instructional and Assessment Resources and Professional Learning. https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/instruction/history-and-social-science
• Everyday Civics Civics education in Virginia emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in all levels of government and promotes the study of state and local government among the Commonwealth’s citizens. This Web site will enhance teachers’ content knowledge and support the development of instructional strategies for teaching civics in k-12 history and social science classrooms. Ready resources for the classroom include lesson plans, discussion boards, primary documents, Internet links, and media. https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/history-and-social-science/everyday-civics
• Congress, Civic Participation, and Primary Sources Projects page from the Library of Congress provides a list of interactive projects that were created with grant funding from the Library of Congress. Each project is intended to provide young people with engaging and meaningful opportunities to learn about Congress and civic participation using primary sources from the Library’s online collections. https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/about-this-program/collaborations/civics-interactives/
• Documents of American History State law requires that the Documents of American History shall be taught to all students in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This file includes the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the Constitution of Virginia, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution. https://www.ourdocuments.gov/index.php?flash=true&
• Encyclopedia Virginia – A resource on the history and culture of Virginia. A project of Virginia Humanities in partnership with the Library of Virginia, EV publishes topical and biographical entries written by scholars, edited to be accessible to a general audience, and vigorously fact checked.  Elementary leveled readings can be found here, https://encyclopediavirginia.org/scaled/ 
• Library of Virginia, https://www.lva.virginia.gov/ – The Library of Virginia is dedicated to providing relevant and useful educational material on Virginia’s history, culture, and people to the commonwealth’s educators, students, and lifelong learners of any age. Teacher resources can be found here.
• National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/learn/trunks.htm– The National Park Service offers a variety of traveling trunks containing historical evidence for a nominal fee.
• Primary Source Learning This links to a project funded by the Library of Congress to support the use of primary sources in the classroom. In addition to access to primary sources, there are numerous strategy ideas as well as lessons developed by Arlington teachers using primary sources. https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/about-this-program/teaching-with-primary-sources-partner-program/
• Virginia Council on Economic Education, https://vcee.org/ – the VCEE provide Virginia’s K-12 students with the economic knowledge and financial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy. Information about the Virginia Stock Market Game (Grades 4-12) can be found here, https://vcee.org/stock-market-game-program/current-stock-market-game/ 
• Virginia Geographic Alliance, https://php.radford.edu/~vga/ – The Virginia Geographic Alliance promotes geo-literacy by providing effective professional development programs that enhance the teaching and learning of geography and that demonstrate the value of geographic knowledge and spatial thinking to educators, policy makers, and community members. The VGQ hosts an annual ArcGIS Online competition.
• National Council for the Social Studies, https://ncss.org/ – NCSS site contains teaching resources, information on awards and grants programs, and an executive summary of the NCSS Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Included is a list of links that are categorized by the 10 thematic strands of the Standards.
• The Virginia Council for Social Studies, https://vcss.org/ – engages and supports Virginia educators in advocating and strengthening social studies. Goals include fostering professional growth, developing communication, and promoting the teaching of social studies. Information about the annual Virginia Conference for Social Studies Educators can be found here.

Students

• Ben’s Guide to Government, Bensguide.gpo.gov/aboutithis – Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government. Students explore learning adventures, https://bensguide.gpo.gov/learning-adventures-4-8  to learn how the government works. Students can play games to review what they have learned, https://bensguide.gpo.gov/games
• Money News for Kids (FDIC)– This site from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation contains an innovative enrichment resource designed to promote financial literacy among children via kid-friendly case studies. The topics used to introduce the concepts are of interest to students. https://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumers/money-smart/money-smart-news/kids/index.html
• LOC Jukebox, www.loc.gov/jukebox/– This free resource from the Library of Congress provides access to teachers of thousands of audio clips and songs throughout American history.
• LOC Familiy Resources, https://www.loc.gov/families/ –  Activities that students can do at home using resources from the Library of Congress. The site also includes additional kid and family friendly resources and events.

Students

• Arlington Public Library Learn Languages website: https://library.arlingtonva.libguides.com/aboutmangoArlington Public Library offers various ways of learning and practicing language, especially for children.
• BBC Languages website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/languagesThis site has resources, review games, and teaching videos in more than 30 languages.
• Brain Pop websites:
  • en español: https://esp.brainpop.com/
  • en français: https://www.brainpop.fr/These sites have videos, quizzes and reading material in Spanish and French across subject areas.

Parents

• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages website: This website has many articles to show cognitive improvements as a result of learning another language.
• Brain benefits of being bilingual article: https://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2013/01/08/16416451-being-bilingual-can-keep-your-brain-young-sharp?liteThis article demonstrates some of the ways that speaking another language can have positive effects on the brain.
• The Atlantic article on brain benefits for multilinguals: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/more-languages-better-brain/381193/?single_page=true&google_editors_picks=true