Elementary Curriculum
The Anchor Bay School District takes pride in a curriculum that not only meets the state's standards and expectations, but also encourages students to strive to reach their potential. We are continually refining our learning standards for students. National and state standards as well as local experts shape our district curriculum. Teachers are provided many professional development opportunities to research and learn the most current best practices, enabling them to have the tools needed to provide your child with the best possible education.
Mission Statement
Empowering all students to succeed in an ever changing world.
Elementary Website List
These links will take you to selected sites on the Internet outside of Anchor Bay Schools. Before allowing your child to visit these or any other websites, we recommend that you review them first. For more tips about Internet Safety, please check out the section below.
Internet Safety: Parent Resources
Multiple Subjects
- National Geographic Kids - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- TimeForKids - https://www.timeforkids.com/
- Up to date news and information from around the world. Includes games and homework helpers.
- Arcademics - https://www.arcademics.com/
- Students can race against other students or play arcade-style games while practicing basic math facts, fractions, ratios, and language arts skills. Organized by grade and subject/skill.
- FunBrain - https://www.funbrain.com/
Language Arts
- Khan Academy Kids - khanacademy.org/kids
- Fun, interactive stories, phonics games, and vocabulary lessons.
- Storyline Online - storylineonline.net
- Celebrities read children's books aloud with engaging visuals.
- PBS Kids – Reading Games pbskids.org/games/reading
- Fun reading games with characters like Arthur, WordGirl, and Super Why!
- Oxford Owl - oxfordowl.co.uk
- Free eBook library from Oxford University Press with phonics and leveled readers.
- ReadWorks - readworks.org
- Reading passages with questions to build comprehension and vocabulary.
- UFLI Parent Hub - https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/resources/parent/
- Parent resources for classroom utilized phonic program.
Math
- Khan Academy Kids- khanacademy.org/kids
- Interactive lessons, games, and videos covering early math and more.
- Prodigy Math Game - prodigygame.com
- Adventure-based math game where kids battle by solving math problems.
- PBS Kids – Math Games - pbskids.org/games/math
- Educational games featuring PBS characters like Curious George and Peg + Cat.
- National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - nlvm.usu.edu
- Great for visual learners to explore math concepts using digital tools.
- COOL MATH 4 KIDS - coolmath4kids.com
- Games, quizzes, and lessons that make learning math fun.
- -Bridges Math Learning Center - https://mathathome.mathlearningcenter.org/
- This will guide you to math activities, games, and practice pages organized by grade levels PreK-5.
- A+ Math - https://ai.varsitytutors.com/aplusmath
- Master math with our comprehensive suite of AI-powered learning tools. From worksheets to interactive games, we've got everything you need to excel in mathematics. note: free for a limited amount of time
- National Center for Education Statistics-Kids’ Zone - https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/Default.aspx
- Create graphs and more.
Science and Technology
- NASA for Students grade K-4 - https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-students-grades-k-4/
- NASA STEM Engagement
- OLogy! -https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology
- The science website for kids from the American Museum of Natural History.
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance-Animals & Plants - https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/
- National Geographic Kids - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- Hour of Code - https://code.org/en-US/hour-of-ai
- Coding Activities
- TimeForKids - https://www.timeforkids.com/
- Up to date news and information from around the world. Includes games and homework helpers.
Social Studies
- Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government - https://bensguide.gpo.gov/
- Teaches kids about the United States Government presented at different age levels.
- National Geographic Kids - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- USA Geography Games - https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm#google_vignette
- Learn about states, capitals, regions landforms and more.
- TimeForKids - https://www.timeforkids.com/
- Up to date news and information from around the world. Includes games and homework helpers.
Heidi Stephenson
Director of Elementary Education
586-725-2861