These suggested resources have been submitted by MN DHH teachers and are not endorsed by any agency.
Grade Level Primary Resources
- Reading A-Z, Thousands of downloadable, projectable, printable teacher materials, covering all the skills necessary for effective reading instruction.
- Unite for Literacy (Mary C-B: I like this because it can be read to the student as well as them reading it themselves. Now, who wants to sign all these books?)
- K-5 Learning (Reading and Math for Kindergarten to Gr. 5)
- Storyline Online (Children’s literature read live, YouTube links, Captioned)
- I Can Read; Harper Collins Children’s Books
- Ms Bainbridge’s Class Website, Gr. 1-3 (Reading games)
- English Vocabulary Games with Pictures (Word to Picture / Picture to Word)
- Turtle Diary; Matching Actions to Pictures Vocabulary Game
- The Kidz Page; (picture/word matching games)
- Crickweb, 15 Key Stage 1 Literacy interactive teaching resources for Primary/Elementary Schools
Grade level K-12 Resources
- Guide for Improving Reading Comprehension Skills According to a recent study from Stanford University, reading skills among young students stalled by as much as 30% during the pandemic. As such, our team of education experts created a helpful guide for improving reading comprehension skills to help get students back on track. This in-depth guide, which encompasses all grade levels, covers common challenges that affect reading comprehension, strategies for overcoming those challenges, and helpful tips from experienced educators.
- ReadWorks (Free, Non-profit) You can choose your lexile and specific areas of focus. You can set up a class and assign students stories and related questions. You get a report showing how they did. The site includes remote learning resources for educators and families.
- Scholastic Study Jams (Science and math related videos and stories)
Prestwick House Activity Pack, The Miracle Worker (Grade level upper elementary-high school, could be adapted for other stories.)
- Worksheets Plus (Reading, Language, Grammar, etc.)
- Scholastic Learn at Home (Grades 3-5)
- E-Reading Worksheets Online Reading Activities (Gr. 1-8)
Internet for Classrooms, Interactive Language Arts Skill Builders - EL Civics for ESL Students (Reading practice stories)
- Turtle Diary Language Arts Games for Kids
Please send additional resource suggestions to Mary.Cashman-Bakken@state.mn.us
Note: The resources listed above link to "external websites" which may not be accessible for the viewer, screen readers and other assistive technology devices. If you need assistance, please email the "Contact Information" person listed at the bottom of this page.
Contact Information
Mary Cashman-Bakken J.D., Minnesota State Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
VP 507-412-5214, Mary.Cashman-Bakken@state.mn.us