Family Academy - Learning Together

  • Family Academy is a direct-to-family resource to help you guide your child to get the most out of his/her education. Through our Family Academy video series, resources, and workshops, we will offer you practical ways to encourage your child's learning, help him/her when challenges arise, and make the most of the learning opportunities in not only our schools but also at home and in our local community.

Summer Olympics

  • Summer Olympics

     

    Awesome Family Guide (schedule of events, art activities, living room Olympics, etc):  

     

    Family Activities to do Together

                    Watch the opening ceremonies with a map or globe

                    Learn about the host city/country: Paris, France

                                  Lonely Planet 

                                  Twinkl 

                    Sample International Foods

                                  

                   Check out the Medals

                               

                   Get Active

                                  

                   Switch Up Your Story Time

                                  

Historical Fiction Resources

  • Historical Fiction

    Magic Tree House

    Adventure novels that travel through history to solve mysteries including famous historical characters, locations, and events.
     

     

    Liberty's Kids

    Cartoon featuring first-hand accounts of important events in history as told by teenage reporters covering the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin's newspaper.
     

     

    I Survived...

    Book series featuring first-hand accounts of historical events and catastrophies written from the perspective of someone who survived those difficult experiences.
     

     

    Who Was...?

    Book and video series that answers questions about famous historical figures, landmarks, events, etc.  Includes: Who was...?, What do we know about...?, What is the story of...?, What was...?, and Where is...?
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    Netflix Series:  

Adventure Resource Roundup

  • Adventure Resource Roundup

    Keep up with adventures, events, and activities in our area this summer.

Kendama

  • Kendama

    Interested in learning more about Kendama?

Summer Bucket List Ideas

  • Bucket List Ideas

Summer Learning ToolKit

  • Summer Learning ToolKit Printable

    This year's Summer Learning ToolKit is now available for download.

    It's packed full of information to keep your child learning and engaged this summer, including:

    • free learning resources
    • summer bucket list ideas
    • a full summer calendar with free activities for families
    • reading bingo
    • reading log
    • summer meal information
    • writing and mindfulness prompts
    • summer school and camp information
    • community resources
    • discounts and promotions for students and families
    • flyers for community-based summer events
    • and back to school information including the 2024-2025 school calendars

    We hope it will be a useful tool for your family this summer as you explore all of the fun, exciting opportunities our area has to offer.

    Summer Learning ToolKit

Summer School Preview

  • There are LOTS of great opportunities to stay sharp and have fun this summer!  Registration opens March 15 at 6p.

    Click here for more info: /site/Default.aspx?PageID=290

    Elementary Summer

     

    Middle School Summer

     

    High School Summer

Non-Fiction Writing

  • Benefits:

    Builds critical thinking
    Develops deeper understanding of complex texts
    Creates deeper knowledge of environment and society
    Prepares for middle and high school subjects that are learned through reading content

    Families can help by:

    Utilizing resources provided by the school

    NonFiction Resources

    Utilizing the non-fiction magazine database through Cabell County Public Library

    Point out text features:
    Headings
    Titles
    Captions
    Speech Bubbles/Quotations
    Labels
    Photos/Diagrams

    Model Good Reading Habits

December Adventure Box

  • December Adventure Box Card

    December Adventure Box Card for Kids

    Family Guide: Elementary

    Family Guide: Elementary

    Family Guide Secondary

    Family Guide: Secondary

     

Baking Party

  • Hot Roll recipe

     

    Pepperoni Roll Recipe

     

    Cinnamon Roll Recipe

November Family Adventure Box

  • Download Your Resources Here!

    November Adventure Box

    November Adventure Box Family Guide

Learning Gift Wish List

  • Learning Gift

October Family Adventure Box

  • October Adventure Box

     

    October Family Guide

Back to School Family Guide

Back to School Conversation Starters

  • After School Conversation Starters                  

Family Adventure Box

Back to School Morning List

Getting Ready Printable

West Virginia Day Videos

Summer Learning Toolkit for Families

  •  Dr. Stephens on WSAZ photo

    WSAZ's Martina Bills talks with Dr. Ashley Stephens from Â鶹Éç about the 2023 Summer Learning Toolkit

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Summer Learning Resources for Families

Making the Most of Your Child's Education

  •  Multiple Intelligences graphic

    Learn about the different ways your child learns so you can help them succeed.

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    Tools to Help You Explore Multiple Intelligences

    You and your child can learn how you both learn with a fun quiz.

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  • The West Virginia Department of Education has some new tools to help your little ones learn to read. Dr. Ashley Stephens with Â鶹Éç stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about ¡°Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia.¡±

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Learning at Home as a Family

  • Dr. Stephens shares how you can use writing to boost learning while having fun together this summer.

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  • Dr. Ashley Stephens shares how families can incorporate kindness into their everyday lives.

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  • Some friends from RCBI stop by to give your family ideas for ways to celebrate at home.

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Community-Based Learning Activities

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    Dr. Ashley Stephens photo

    Dr. Ashley Stephens

    Family & Community Engagement Facilitator

    304.528-5340

    astephens@k12.wv.us