Summer Resources

Here is a list of resources that your child has access to during the Summer.

They are organized by subject. All you have to do is click on the links.

Reading

Read a variety of e-books on the website or download the app on your phone or tablet. Login information: School Name: 30Q069 Jackson Heights School, username: OSIS # password: 1(first 2 letters of your 1st name)

Go to books on your level here.

Sora

Sora, the NYC DOE student reading app, provides the quickest and easiest way to read hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks on virtually any device. Download the app or visit the website.

Click on this link for additional directions: Sora Account directions

epic!

All families who had signed up for Remote Student Access through an invitation from their teacher will be able to enjoy a brand-new service, Epic Free, which includes 2 hours of free reading per week in a limited library of high-quality, educational books.

PortaPortal

Bookmarked Literacy sites. Includes list of leveled books. Guest Login: PS69

New York Public Library

SimplyE

If you don’t have an NYPL library card, NYresidents can apply for a digital card through the Library’s SimplyE app. Once you’ve received your barcode and PIN, explore SimplyE to discover hundreds of thousands of e-books, plus visit our website to find many more digital resources. Borrow E-Books and Audiobooks. This app has been uploaded to all iPads issued by the Department of Education.

Brainfuse

Get free online homework help from one-on-one tutors, daily from 2–11 PM. Available in English and Spanish. You will need to use your NY Public Library Card for access.

Summer Reading

This summer’s theme is: "Imagine Together". Join the Summer Reading Challenge where you can earn badges when reading books or sign up for Virtual Summer Camp where you complete challenge around your home and neighborhood. A lot more Free Summer Programs.

Writing

Downloadables for Writing

You'll find printable 10 summer learning activities to engage kids in summer writing. While summer is filled with outdoor activities that often keep young people active, it should also include summer learning activities that keep students writing and working on grammar skills.

Music

Music Play Online

The Musicplay Digital Resources include song movies and kids demo movies of every song.

Math

Khan Academy

Math topics by grade. Personalized learning in math. Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.

CoolMath

Math and Games for Kids, Teachers and Parents. Math lessons and fun games for kindergarten to sixth grade, plus quizzes, brain teasers and more.

Multi-Subject Websites

FunBrain

Online educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spelling, history).

i-Ready

Students who have accounts can continue to access Reading lessons & Math Learning Games.

PBS kids

A variety of educational games, videos and activities.

Let's Learn NYC

Through lessons taped by educators, children can learn foundational reading and writing skills, literacy, math, science, social studies and the arts. The series also supports social emotional learning and brings viewers on virtual field trips to see dance performances, meet animals, visit botanical gardens and more. Watch an introductory video.

At Home Activities

Summer Reading Program

Join up to 13 summer reading programs to win prizes.

Educational Insights

Do some at home activities for kids.

Learningresources

Learn at home resources

We Teach NYC

Learn at home printed materials

i-Ready Math Packets