Welcome to WCASD K-5 Extensions

Welcome to the WCASD K-5 Extensions resource website. As part of the district’s new homework policy, teachers from across the district have collaborated to design a digital resource that provides a variety of learning connections that reach beyond the classroom. Please take the opportunity to explore the resources that may support your child’s learning throughout the school year.  
Link to other helpful WCASD resources:

• WCASD Homework Policy overview.
• Overview of the K-5 core concepts. If you would like a detailed look at our curriculum, please click here.
  
• When we adopted Math in Focus in 2015, we created a website full of extension activities. Please click here to access that website.
  

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21st Century Teaching & Learning

Who Owns the Learning

The only thing constant in the world is change. The U.S. continues to try and adapt in order to prepare students for success.  As a school district, WCASD and its outstanding teachers are on the front lines working to ensure instructional practices provide the opportunities students need to master the 4 C's...creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Hopefully this website provides parents the information needed to support the journey and extend the learning! 

Edutopia's Parent Guide to 21st Century Learning

Alan November is a world-renowned speaker on a variety of educational issues. In this particular video he speaks about learning in the digital age.  

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By Common Sense Media (Common Sense Media) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Common Sense Media - This organization is a frontrunner in helping "kids thrive in the technological world." They work to provide a wealth of information and resources for parents, educators, and policy makers that is timely and unbiased. Click here for the Family Toolbox Page.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
- Margaret Mead