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Programs, Websites, and Resources Utilized (Supplemental)
A parent asked "Which programs do you use?" And I was completely unable to give her a quick answer. The following list only scratches the surface but these are the top or more frequently used programs I lean on when working with students. Learning isn’t one-size-fits-all. Two students can be the same age and need completely different supports. That’s why I start by getting to know your child through a mix of formal and informal assessments, along with observation during our sessions. From there, I build a tutoring plan tailored to your child’s specific needs. For 1:1 tutoring, each plan is individualized, not a generic program pulled off a shelf.
Writing Programs
Wilson Reading System (structured literacy based on Orton-Gillingham principles; designed for students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia)
Wilson Language TrainingBarton Reading & Spelling (structured literacy) OG-influenced; widely used in tutoring for dyslexia)
Barton Reading & SpellingSPIRE (structured, multisensory intervention; explicitly marketed for students with dyslexia)
EPS LearningReading Horizons (structured literacy positioning for dyslexia intervention; often used with older students too)
Reading HorizonsLindamood-Bell (Seeing Stars and LiPS are commonly used in dyslexia intervention settings, especially for phonological/orthographic processing) Lindamood-Bell
Math Programs
Khan Academy: free, standards-aligned practice and lessons across K–12. Khan Academy
Desmos (Amplify Classroom): free interactive activities plus calculators (great for conceptual understanding and discussion). Desmos
Mathigon: free interactive “textbook-style” courses and activities that feel hands-on online. Mathigon
NRICH: rich problem-solving tasks that build reasoning (excellent for extension or “thinky” practice). NRICH+1Illustrative Mathematics (AccessIM / Kendall Hunt digital): problem-based curriculum materials and tasks (useful for lesson ideas and conceptual sequences). AccessIM
The Math Learning Center apps: excellent virtual tools like number line and rekenrek/number rack for number sense and operations. Bridges in Mathematics
Didax Virtual Manipulatives: free online manipulatives (base ten, number lines, pattern blocks, etc.). DidaxToy Theater Virtual Manipulatives: simple, kid-friendly manipulatives (fractions, place value, time, pattern blocks).
STEM Programs
PhET Interactive Simulations (free science and math sims) PhET
NASA STEM and learning resources (lessons, activities, student challenges) NASA
NASA
Science Buddies (free projects, lesson plans, and hands-on STEM activities) Science Buddies
Science Buddies Exploratorium Science Snacks (hands-on, low-cost activities with clear explanations) Exploratorium
HHMI BioInteractive (free videos, activities, and interactives for biology) HHMBioInteractive
CK-12 (free science and math content, practice, and flexbooks) CK-12 Foundation
PBS LearningMedia Science (free videos, interactives, and lesson resources) PBS LearningMedia
Smithsonian Learning Lab (free digital resources and collections you can build lessons from) Smithsonian Learning Lab
USGS Educational Resources (earth science, maps, lessons, water science) USGS
NOAA Education resources (weather, oceans, climate lessons and data) NOAA
National Geographic Education (free maps, videos, interactives, and classroom resources) National Geographic Education
Code.org (free coding and CS projects that pair well with STEM) Code.org
Teachers Pay Teachers
Boom Learning (Boom Cards): Free to Students
Soft Skills
Typing: typing.com
MusicTheory.net (lessons + interactive exercises) musictheory.net
Chrome Music Lab (hands-on music “experiments,” including Song Maker) Chrome Music Lab
Teoría (tutorials + ear training and theory exercises) Teoria
ToneSavvy (music theory and ear training practice; teacher-friendly options) ToneSavvy
Noteflight Learn (composition and notation tools for students) Noteflight
Flowkey (piano learning, if you’re building toward keyboard lessons) flowkey
Art
Tate Kids (art activities, games, and kid-friendly artist exploration) Tate
Art for Kids Hub (step-by-step drawing lessons) Art For Kids Hub
Boom Cards
National Gallery of Art games and interactives (includes kid art-making activities) National Gallery of Art
Khan Academy Art History (free structured art history content) Khan Academy
Graphic Design
Canva Design School (free lessons and courses) Canva
Adobe Express tutorials (quick “how-to” design tutorials) Adobe
Figma “Design for beginners” course (great for layout and design thinking skills) Figma Help Center
Book Writing
826 Digital (free K–12 writing prompts, lessons, and projects) 826digital
Scholastic Story Starters (prompt generator for kids) Scholastic
StoryJumper (create and publish student books) StoryJumper
Reedsy Studio (free online writing and formatting tool) reedsy.com
Reedsy creative writing prompts (huge prompt library) reedsy.com
Teachers Pay Teachers
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