Learning From Home- Helpful Resources

Bring the fun of Computers Special home with these helpful links!

Learning.com:  This site is where we normally do our Computers Special Lessons each week.  I will add new choices weekly where possible. 

Step 1: Go to: Learning.com

Step 2: When the homepage opens, click the "Login" button on the top right hand corner of the page.  

 

Step 3: When the window opens, click the "Clever" link circled below- this should open Learning.com immediately- students don't have to sign in.

Step 4:  The site then asks for your school, so type in the following:  centennial higley   The site will pull up our full school name, then just click on it, or press the "Enter" key.

Step 5:  "Login to Active Directory" window comes up, then click inside that next to the colored squares- your child's list of lessons will then come up.  

Other links we use in class for our Explore Time:

Prodigy Math Game site   Recommended for students Grades 1 and up.  Click on "Play Prodigy" link to start play- technically a paysite, but kids can play free- just ignore the subscribe requests!  Students grades 1-6 were given or made their Usernames and Passwords in class, if your child forgot them, please e-mail Mr. Brehony using the following address: 

Daniel.Brehony@husd.org  

I will then contact you with your child's credentials.

Scratch Coding website   Students can use this free site to create their own coded projects- this site is a bit more advanced, but has tutorial videos.  Students can also make a free account to make and share coded projects!

Code.org website  Another great free coding website to learn coding skills- I recommend this site if your child is new to coding- lots of level choices.

Weave Silk Art site  Students love this site to create unique art pieces painted with light- a great way to teach symmetry for all ages.

BrainPOP!   Centennial has an account thanks to our Fabulous PTO- it's totally free for students grades K-6.  Students can learn just about anything with topics such as Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Tech, etc. The site has two levels:

BrainPOP!Jr. = Recommended for Grades K-3

BrainPOP! = Recommended for Grades 4-6

To access your child's account, choose "Log In" on the top right of the homepage; there is also a Request Free Access option as well- see snip below:

 

If you still need help accessing your child's account, please contact Mr. Brehony using the following address:

Daniel.Brehony@husd.org 

I can then send you some helpful information.

ABCYa Learning Games  This site offers games themed for: Letters, Numbers, Holiday, Strategy, and Skill.  It's technically a paysite, but kids can play free.  If a game does not load, it's probably on the "Premium" list and can't be accessed, I just tell students to try another game instead.

This Is Sand  This is a fun site where students can create beautiful sand paintings with pixels instead of sand- looks like the real thing and loads of fun!