📚 Weekly After-School Learning Materials

Week of December 9-13, 2024 | 4th Grade & 2nd Grade

🎓 4th Grade Materials

📅 This Week's Focus Areas

  • Mathematics: Multiplication mastery (6s, 7s, 8s) & multi-digit division
  • Reading: Fiction vs. non-fiction text structures & vocabulary building
  • Writing: Persuasive essay structure & supporting evidence
  • Science: Energy conversions & simple machines
  • Social Studies: Washington State geography & natural resources
📖 MONDAY - Math Mastery Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Review today's math lesson from IM 360
  • Practice 6s, 7s, 8s multiplication facts (15 minutes)
  • Reading: 20 minutes independent reading + vocabulary log
Block 2: Math Deep Dive 45 min
  • Multiplication fact speed drill (10 minutes)
  • Multi-step word problems practice (20 minutes)
  • Division with remainders worksheet (10 minutes)
  • Math games: Factor pairs activity (5 minutes)
Block 3: Choice Time 10 min
  • Khan Academy math practice OR
  • Prodigy Math game OR
  • Share day's learning with family
📚 TUESDAY - Reading & Writing Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Reading Wonders unit review and vocabulary
  • Math facts quick review (5 minutes)
  • Spelling and word study practice
Block 2: Literary Focus 45 min
  • Independent reading with comprehension questions (25 minutes)
  • Vocabulary building: Greek/Latin roots (10 minutes)
  • Writing practice: Persuasive paragraph (10 minutes)
Block 3: Creative Expression 10 min
  • Creative writing journal OR
  • Story illustration OR
  • Poetry reading and discussion
🔬 WEDNESDAY - Science & STEM Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Amplify Science unit review and journal
  • Math facts practice (5 minutes)
  • Science vocabulary review
Block 2: Science Investigation 45 min
  • Simple machines scavenger hunt around house (15 minutes)
  • Energy conversion experiment: flashlight investigation (20 minutes)
  • Science journal recording and drawing (10 minutes)
Block 3: STEM Challenge 10 min
  • Build a simple machine with household items OR
  • Engineering design challenge OR
  • Science video: Bill Nye or SciShow Kids
🌍 THURSDAY - Social Studies & Research Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • inquirED social studies review
  • Math facts practice (5 minutes)
  • Current events discussion preparation
Block 2: Geography & Research 45 min
  • Washington State map work: counties and cities (15 minutes)
  • Natural resources research project (20 minutes)
  • Timeline creation: Washington history (10 minutes)
Block 3: Current Connections 10 min
  • Discuss current events (age-appropriate) OR
  • Family heritage project work OR
  • Community helper interview planning
🎯 FRIDAY - Review & Assessment Prep
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Weekly review of all subjects
  • Prepare for upcoming tests or projects
  • Organization and cleanup of materials
Block 2: Comprehensive Review 45 min
  • Math: Mixed practice problems and fact review (20 minutes)
  • Reading: Comprehension practice and vocabulary review (15 minutes)
  • Writing: Edit and revise week's work (10 minutes)
Block 3: Celebration & Planning 10 min
  • Share week's accomplishments
  • Plan weekend learning activities
  • Preview next week's focus areas

🌟 2nd Grade Materials

📅 This Week's Focus Areas

  • Reading: Long vowel patterns & reading fluency
  • Mathematics: Addition & subtraction within 100 & place value
  • Writing: Complete sentences & descriptive words
  • Science: Properties of materials & sorting activities
  • Social Studies: Community helpers & neighborhood mapping
📖 MONDAY - Reading Foundation Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Reading Wonders phonics review
  • Heggerty phonemic awareness practice (5 minutes)
  • Handwriting practice: letter formation
Block 2: Reading Skills 50 min
  • Phonics games: Long vowel patterns (15 minutes)
  • Independent reading at level (20 minutes)
  • Reading comprehension questions (10 minutes)
  • Sight word practice and games (5 minutes)
Block 3: Choice Time 15 min
  • Educational reading apps OR
  • Listen to audiobooks OR
  • Family reading time
🔢 TUESDAY - Math Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • IM 360 math concept review
  • Number recognition and counting practice
  • Quick phonics review (5 minutes)
Block 2: Math Skills 50 min
  • Addition and subtraction fact practice (15 minutes)
  • Place value activities with base-10 blocks (20 minutes)
  • Word problem solving with pictures (10 minutes)
  • Math games: Number patterns (5 minutes)
Block 3: Math Fun 15 min
  • Math apps or online games OR
  • Number puzzles and brain teasers OR
  • Counting collections (coins, toys, etc.)
✏️ WEDNESDAY - Writing Focus
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Handwriting practice: proper letter formation
  • Spelling word study and practice
  • Quick math facts review (5 minutes)
Block 2: Writing Development 50 min
  • Sentence writing practice with proper punctuation (20 minutes)
  • Creative writing: story with beginning, middle, end (20 minutes)
  • Vocabulary building: descriptive words (10 minutes)
Block 3: Creative Expression 15 min
  • Illustrate written work OR
  • Share writing with family OR
  • Poetry reading and simple writing
🔬 THURSDAY - Science & Discovery
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Amplify Science unit review
  • Science vocabulary picture cards
  • Quick reading and math review (10 minutes)
Block 2: Science Exploration 50 min
  • Material properties sorting activity (20 minutes)
  • Simple science experiment: sink or float (15 minutes)
  • Science journal drawing and recording (10 minutes)
  • Nature observation walk (5 minutes)
Block 3: Wonder Time 15 min
  • Science videos for kids OR
  • Build with blocks/LEGOs OR
  • Ask questions about the world
🎉 FRIDAY - Review & Creative Time
Block 1: Homework & Review 45 min
  • Complete assigned homework from school
  • Weekly review of all subjects
  • Organize and review completed work
  • Prepare show-and-tell for next week
Block 2: Integration & Review 50 min
  • Reading: Review week's stories and vocabulary (20 minutes)
  • Math: Practice problems and number games (15 minutes)
  • Creative project: Community helper poster (15 minutes)
Block 3: Celebration 15 min
  • Share week's best work
  • Plan fun weekend activities
  • Celebrate learning achievements

📦 Essential Materials Needed This Week

4th Grade Materials:
  • Multiplication flashcards or chart
  • Calculator for checking work
  • Rulers and measuring tools
  • Index cards for vocabulary
  • Map of Washington State
  • Simple machines examples (screwdriver, lever, etc.)
  • Flashlight and batteries
2nd Grade Materials:
  • Base-10 blocks or counting manipulatives
  • Phonics cards or letter tiles
  • Various materials for sorting (buttons, coins, etc.)
  • Large container of water for experiments
  • Art supplies (crayons, markers, paper)
  • Age-appropriate books at reading level
  • Building blocks or LEGOs

🖨️ Daily Practice Worksheets - Ready to Print

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💡 Success Tips for Parents

4th Grade Tips:

  • Encourage independence while remaining available for help
  • Use timers to keep activities moving at good pace
  • Connect learning to real-world examples
  • Celebrate effort and improvement, not just grades
  • Let them teach you what they learned

2nd Grade Tips:

  • Make learning hands-on and playful when possible
  • Read together every single day
  • Use praise for effort and specific achievements
  • Keep activities short and engaging
  • Build confidence with manageable challenges