The middle
Practice, practice, practice! At the heart of the accelerator is practice time – and lots of it! There are four types of practice time.
Practice all together resources
Facebook live sessions
If you watched Springboard's short videos and want to go deeper, check out these virtual family workshops led by superstar facilitators!
Practice independently & with a family member resources
Practice time tracker
This template is a tool to help families log their minutes read at home—both independent practice time and time spent practicing with a family member.
Reading plan
Springboard’s family resource page features a 4-week learn-at-home plan. This includes a reading strategy of the week (by video), instructions on how to use the tips in English and Spanish, daily lessons, and corresponding e-books.
Springboard Connect
Springboard Connect is a web app that provides tips, resources, and reminders to support parents as reading coaches for their children.
YouTube reading tips
Check out this library of short videos in which parents demonstrate helpful reading strategies with their kids.
Practice with your teacher resources
Khan Academy
Khan Academy has tons of videos. Check them out for all things math and science.
Wide Open Schools
Our friends at Wide Open Schools host a collection of digital resources. Check them out for activities and lesson plans.