1. THES Digital Resources
Meeting the Needs of ALL our Learners

2. Digital Devices
Twin Hickory is proud to be the ONLY school in Henrico to pilot Kindle Fires in
Our goal is to one day provide a 1:1 ratio for digital devices for every student in grades KG-5th

3. Why Digital Resources? Most textbooks no longer correlated to SOL
Engaging for students on our digital devices
Promotes 21st Century Skills
Allows us ways to track data/usage
Levels the playing field (ESL, SPED, Gifted…)
Instruction “On the Go” (iPhone, Kindle, iPad, etc.)
Allows for parents to support their children easily at home

4. How Do We Use Them? Direct instruction Stations
Engaging homework assignments
Remediate and enrich standards
Independent research
Provides valuable data to the teacher to drive instruction

5. Communication…Communication…Communication
Classroom Newsletters/Blogs
Alternative Homework Assignments
QR Code Assignments
Links of Resources to Parents
Bookmark Clever
Great tool for Intervention/Enrichment Block
We need to be the agent of change
Question: Do you have a plan for integrating these at home to support your child?

6. How Do We Access These Resources?
County “One Stop Shop” Clever
Some resources connect directly
Some resources require unique passwords found on our label information on your child’s agenda
Password: Computer login (on THES label)
Username: 4 digit number (on THES label)

7. PTA or School Funded Resources
Where do our dollars go each year to support students?

8. Reading A-Z For SCHOOL use only
Leveled books to meet independent and instructional student reading levels
Thousands of leveled readers, lesson plans, worksheets and assessments to teach guided reading
For SCHOOL use only

9. RAZ Kids For SCHOOL use only
Online guided reading program with interactive ebooks, downloadable books, and reading quizzes
For SCHOOL use only

10. GOAL: We want to get our kids on the right independent reading level
We want to get our kids in the right independent reading levels

11. Explore Learning
-Hundreds of online simulations with lesson materials, supporting research-based strategies to build deep conceptual understanding in math and science
-Mainly used in 3rd -5th, but open to all students

12. Brain Pop
-Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
-Videos and follow-up assessments
-Grades KG-5th

13. Discovery Science
-Discovery Education Science helps educators engage young minds with inquiry-based learning, while reinforcing important literacy and mathematics for grades KG-5th
-Powerful videos, animations, virtual labs, and open ended science assessments

14. Study Island
Study Island is a leading academic software provider of standards-based assessment, instruction, and test preparation e-learning programs
-Math and Science for grades 3rd -5th
-Promotes independent learning tracks based on NWEA student scores

15. Education City
EducationCity connects teaching and learning by pairing time-saving teacher tools with standards-aligned student activities for a seamless learning experience
-Math for grades KG-2nd

16. Headsprout (Intervention ONLY)
Headsprout is a kids reading program that uses effective, interactive online episodes to teach K-5 students the skills they need become successful readers
-KG – 5th grade

17. DreamBox (Intervention ONLY)
-DreamBox ensures students understand concepts before moving on to new lessons for grades KG-5th
-Over 2,300 engaging, standards-aligned lessons that are proven to build problem solving strategies, hone critical thinking skills, and develop math fluency

18. Free Sites or Apps to Use at Home
-These are free to everyone through CLEVER and contain great way to support your child at home
-All you need is a digital device and let them find their niche to read

19. Reading Resources at Home
Where can I get leveled digital reading resources on my computer, iPad, or tablet at home?

20. Pebble Go Research and exploration for grades K-2
-Read-aloud button on all high interest articles
-Great for early age research
Use it with Mac, PC, iOS (iPad), Android, Kindle Fire HD tablet or Chromebook over any type of network with headphones or speakers

21. Destiny Discovery -Leveled eBooks and audiobooks
-Good for all ages, but geared towards upper grades
-Try the app on your Apple devices!
-Login through Clever and use Classroom computer username is the username and student 4 digit number is the password
Example:
Login:  hcps-mdussault
Password:  3477

22. Tumble Books
-Leveled eBooks that your child can listen to build reading independence and comprehension
-Good for all ages
-Extras like games and playlists
-Login through Clever, no password required

23. Zing
-Zing is a fantastic resource that provides educators, parents, and students unlimited access to thousands of authentic eBooks in English and Spanish, both in school and at home
-Good leveled books for all ages
-Parents can create their own free account at

24. Research Sites at Home
Where can I get appropriate research resources on my computer, iPad, or tablet at home?

25. Britannica Online
-Online encyclopedia -Research and exploration for grades 3-5
-Extras like a world atlas and geography games

26. Age appropriate research sites
Grades 2-5
Research articles, read-aloud and highlight
Grades 3-5
NatGeo articles & books in eBook form
Grades 3-5
Research articles, homework help, trivia, & games

27. Where do we go from here? -Make devices available at home
-Ask questions to our staff for clarification
-Understand this is how our kids now learn and we need to be open to a new way of supporting them!