At-Home Learning Challenge

Dear Students and Families,

We know the school closures caused by the fires have brought challenges for everyone. While prioritizing safety, we also want to keep students engaged in learning. To support this, we’ve created the At-Home Learning Challenge, encouraging daily learning routines to maintain academic progress.

How It Works

Each day, students are asked to:

Complete 30 minutes of iReady Literacy
Complete 30 minutes of iReady Math
Complete at least one additional activity from the challenge card (digital or non-digital).

Note for Parents:

No Computer? If your child cannot access iReady, replace iReady time with non-digital activities from the provided list.
For worksheets included in non-digital resources, students can view them on a phone or other screen and write their answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Parents/guardians sign the Challenge Card daily to track completed activities.
No printer? If you don’t have access to a printer, you can recreate the Challenge Card on a blank sheet of paper to track your child’s daily progress.
Submitting the Card: Once schools reopen, submit the completed and signed Challenge Card (or recreated version) to your child’s teacher.

Activities for Challenge
Category	Grade Span	Non-Digital Challenges	Digital Options
Literacy	TK-2	Read a storybook and draw your favorite part. (Pre-readers can look at the pictures and tell their own story.)	iReady Reading
	3-8	Keep a daily journal or write a short story.
	High School	Write an essay on a current event or book.
Math	K	Units 1-3 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish	iReady Math
	1	Units 1-2 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	2	Units 1-2 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	3	Units 1-2 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	4	Units 1-2 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	5	Units 1-2 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	6	Units 1-3 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	7	Units 1-3 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	8	Units 1-3 Cumulative Practice: English Spanish
	High School	Performance Task Practice: PT #1 PT #2 PT #3 PT #4
Social Studies	TK-2	Create a family tree or draw a neighborhood map. Label and practice sounding out the words of street names, parks, or other important places	- National Geographic Kids - Neighborhood Map
	3-8	Take a virtual tour of one of the museums listed and write about what you learned.	-National Museum of Natural History virtual tours -Explore More! \| National Museum of African American History and Culture - Online \| National Museum of the American Indian -Virtual Tours \| National Air and Space Museum -Girlhood: Virtual Gallery Tour \| National Museum of American History
	High School	Watch an episode of Lost L.A. and write a short response about how the event has impacted our city.	-Stream Lost LA Seasons & Full Episodes \| PBS SoCal

Why Participate?

This challenge helps students maintain learning routines and stay on track academically during closures. The activities balance structure and fun, fostering creativity and engagement.

🎉 Prizes Await!
Students who complete the Challenge Card with daily activities will be eligible for prizes when school reopens!

Want to do more activities?

Interested in more activities to engage in with your child? Click on these links for more ideas (English // Spanish)

Thank you for your support and partnership in keeping our students engaged. Please note that your and your children’s well-being is our top priority in this challenging time.. Reach out to us if you need assistance with this learning challenge, or anything else to support your health and safety.

Warm regards,
CNCA Leadership Team

Instructional Challenge Card

At-Home Learning Challenge Questions // Preguntas del desafío de aprendizaje en casa

Question	Answer (English)	Respuesta (Español)
How do I access iReady? ¿Cómo accedo a iReady?	Your child can access iReady through Classlink. Contact your child’s teacher if you need login details.	Su hijo puede acceder a iReady a través de Classlink. Comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo si necesita datos de inicio de sesión.
What if my child struggles with iReady? ¿Qué pasa si mi hijo tiene dificultades con iReady?	Encourage your child to take breaks and try their best. iReady adapts to meet them where they are. Contact their teacher for support if challenges persist.	Anime a su hijo a tomar descansos y dar lo mejor de sí. iReady se adapta para satisfacer sus necesidades. Comuníquese con su maestro para obtener apoyo si los desafíos persisten.
Who should I contact if my child encounters technical issues or has difficulty understanding the lessons? ¿Qué pasa si mi hijo tiene dificultades con iReady?	For technical issues, contact your Student & Family Services Coordinator. For lesson difficulties, reach out to your child’s teacher for clarification or resources.	Para problemas técnicos, comuníquese con su Coordinadora de Familias. Si tiene dificultades con las lecciones, comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo para obtener aclaraciones o recursos.
What if we cannot complete the full 30 minutes for iReady or an activity? Will partial completion still count toward progress? ¿Qué pasa si no podemos completar los 30 minutos de iReady o una actividad? ¿La finalización parcial contará?	Yes, partial completion counts. Simply log what was completed on the Challenge Card. Consistent effort is the goal.	Sí, la finalización parcial cuenta. Simplemente registre lo que se completó en la tarjeta de desafío. El objetivo es el esfuerzo constante.
What should I do if we lose the Challenge Card or forget to track activities? ¿Qué debo hacer si perdemos la tarjeta de desafío o olvidamos registrar actividades?	Recreate the Challenge Card on a blank sheet of paper, including dates, activities completed, and a parent/guardian signature.	Recree la tarjeta de desafío en una hoja de papel en blanco, incluyendo fechas, actividades completadas y la firma de un padre/tutor.
What if we don’t have consistent access to a phone, computer, or other screen to view materials? ¿Qué pasa si no tenemos acceso constante a un teléfono, computadora u otra pantalla para ver materiales?	Do what you can. These activities are not required. Students will not be penalized for not completing the At Home Instructional Challenge.	Haz lo que puedas. Estas actividades no son obligatorias. Los estudiantes no serán penalizados por no completar el Desafío de instrucción en casa.
How soon after schools reopen should we turn it in? ¿Cuánto tiempo después de que las escuelas reabran debemos entregarlo?	Submit the Challenge Card to your child’s teacher within the first week after schools reopen.	Entregue la tarjeta de desafío al maestro de su hijo durante la primera semana después de que las escuelas reabran.
How will this work be graded or assessed? ¿Cómo se calificará o evaluará este trabajo?	The Challenge Card is not graded. It’s a tool to encourage learning, with prizes rewarding effort and participation.	La tarjeta de desafío no se califica. Es una herramienta para fomentar el aprendizaje, con premios que recompensan el esfuerzo y la participación.
Are there any accommodations for children with special needs? ¿Hay adaptaciones para niños con necesidades especiales?	Adapt activities to your child’s specific needs. Contact their teacher or case manager for suggestions on modifications.	Modifique las actividades para adaptarlas a las fortalezas e intereses de su hijo. Comuníquese con su maestro para obtener ideas adaptadas a su hijo.