Information & Resources

2026-27 Weekly Schedule

 

A Little About Our Word Work/Spelling:

• Studies have shown that spelling tests and memorization don’t support development of spelling skills or the understanding of word meanings.
• On the other hand, research has shown that systematic word study and phonics do support spelling, reading, and comprehension.
• Our weekly work will reteach letter sounds and (later) spelling patterns from prior grade levels, using words that are appropriate for 3rd grade and in a context that is meaningful and allows students to use the words in various ways. 
• The week after we work with a word list you will see a couple of pages from our packet so that students can review. 

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San Jose Unified School District Approved Resources:

• Reed Elementary Online Learning site
• Reed Library and SJUSD online library links
• San Jose Public Library card information

San Jose Public Library Resources

The San Jose Public Library is a treasure trove of FREE resources for your family from birth through the senior years. Story times, tutoring help, language learning resources, accelerated High School graduation courses, educational videos and websites, resume help, self publishing resources….the list goes on.

For Young Children:

• Telephone Tales 
• Ready4K
• Virtual School Readiness Programs
• Recorded Storytimes
• Live Virtual Storytimes
• Family Storytime
• ABCMouse Home Checkout
• Beanstack
  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Elementary through Middle School Aged Children: 

• Tutor.com (also available through your child’s Counselor page in Canvas)
• NOVEList K+ (requires library card and PIN number)
  • Helps you choose books based on your interests
  • Curated articles and support in “Curricular Connections”
• TeachingBooks 
  • Audiobooks, movies, and recordings
  • Pronunciation of words and names
  • Find a Good-Fit book with Readers Advisory
• Science:
  • Earth & Space Science grades 3-6
  • Life Science grades 3-6
  • Physical Science grades 3-6
• Britannica School
  • Online encyclopedia

High School through Adult:

• Adult Core Skills
  • Math
  • Language Arts
  • Become a U.S. Citizen
• Business Plan Handbook
• Career Preparation: Learning Express Library
• Career Online High School and Coursera
  • “Career Online High School provides adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate at the same time”
    • “Most adults in California complete their diploma in about 12 months.”
  • “Coursera’s mission is to help individuals build the skills they need for in-demand jobs.”
    • “Offers subtitles in more than 50 languages”
• More on Career Online High School
• SJPL Works
  • Career and job search support
• Discover and Go
  • Free admission to museums and other local attractions.
• Practice Driving tests
• High School Equivalency Center
• Learning Express Library High School Resources
• Adult Literacy
• Citizenship and Immigration Main Page

For All Ages:

• SJAccess: Free Internet and tech devices
• Family Learning Centers
• Downtown Resources for those in Need
• ebooks, magazines, audio, and video through SJPL
• MyHeritage
  • Research your family history
• Northstar Digital Literacy
  • Learn how to use your technology!
• Pressbooks
  • Create an ebook or formate your book for printing

Language Learning:

• ELL Events

• LOTE-Languages other than English Online for kids
• Mango Languages  
  • Choose from 70 languages
• Pronunciator
  • Learn one (or more!) of 163 languages