Resources
Summer Resources
P.S. 200 Website
The P.S. 200 website has a student resources page full of links, usernames and passwords for students to use including: BrainPop, Starfall and ABCYa.
Visit the page here: https://www.ps200.com/resources/students
P.S. 200 Symbaloo Page
Our Symbaloo page is a parking lot for websites that we use often at school including code.org, scratch and interland. Visit the page here: https://ps200.symbaloo.com/
MyOn
Get instant online access to thousands of books with MyOn! Students log in to Teachhub, and Clever to sign in to MyOn. No codes needed! Just use your DOE username and password to sign on
Starfall is a children's website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills. It teaches children how to read by using games and phonics. Use the app or website!
username: Student@ps200.com
password: wolfpack
ABCya is an app or website that has educational games and activities for school-aged children. The games on the website are organized into grade levels, categories or subject.
password: abcya
Raz-kids give you access to hundreds of interactive, leveled books, activities and quizzes. Use the app or website. Please see directions with photos below. Choose “Kid’s Login”
teacher name: 20K200
Password: duck
Brooklyn Cyclones Summer Reading Challenge
This year the Brooklyn Cyclones are hosting a FREE Summer Reading Challenge!
Receive 2 FREE Brooklyn Cyclones tickets for reading just 4 books this summer. WOW!!!!!! Scan the Q/R Code or just CLICK HERE: Home Run Readers | Cyclones (milb.com) to fill out the questionnaire and your tickets will be emailed to you within 10 days after submitting the 4 books that you have read.
HAPPY READING!!
iReady
Students will have access to iReady personalized instruction until July 28th. iReady is an online tool that adapts to your child’s learning based on the assessments your child has taken. Login with your QR code from class.
Students will have access to iReady personalized instruction until July 28th
Visit the P.S. 200 story time page to see your teachers reading classic stories for you! https://www.ps200.com/events/benson-story-time
Questions? Email us at BensonSchool@ps200.com
Phonics Activities To Do At Home
We know that phonemic awareness and phonics are the building blocks for helping our young learners read.
Practicing any and all phonics skills at home can lead to success with reading. We have attached some “games” you can play at home for additional practice in each skill.
A link to the suggested games may be found by going to https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TNrZ-vqsawOA2oKCSpbM85T1LrZ4XR8oTJf_952N21I/edit?usp=sharing.
HMH Program
Learn About our new HMH program!
The DOE has provided a digital tour of the ED Portal for families. Students log into Teach Hub with NYC credentials and access Into Reading. Once a student is on the ED dashboard, the portal is on the student site and can toggle between English and Spanish.
HMH Portal : Family & Caregiver Tour
Learn about the new HMH Into Reading program! Click on your grade to read the family letter for Module 1.
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
This Advisory describes the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. It states that we cannot conclude social media is sufficiently safe for children and adolescents and outlines immediate steps we can take to mitigate the risk of harm to children and adolescents.
How to Set up a NYSCA Account Video
Not signed up to NYCSA? Here is an easy video that can show you how you can track your child's education, apply and vote in the CEC Elections, submit your NYC Schools Survey and so much more!!
Fair Fares NYC allows financially eligible New York City residents to receive discounted transportation costs through the MTA
Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, participants can receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fare https://www.nyc.gov/site/fairfares/index.page
Our favorite newsletters for NYC families
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New York Public Library (Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island)
Creative workshops for teens
Project Inspire offers online, evening workshops for middle and high school students that teach a range of skills including creative writing, data analytics, web development and coding (Java). Workshops are held twice a week for five weeks. Register online.
Summer tutoring for elementary and middle school students
Project Inspire offers summer tutoring for students in grades K to 8. Register online.
Rocketry, robotics, computer coding & other STEM activities for kids & teens
The York College NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy offers an in-person summer program (July 2023) that aims to get young people excited about STEM subjects in school—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. The application is not yet live but keep checking this link. Learn more about the NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy here.
Free NYC Museum and Zoo Days
Look up venues that offer free admission or "pay what you wish" options at NYC Arts and Mommy Poppins.
City pools and beaches
City outdoor pools open for the season on June 29, 2023. Beaches are open now.
Get a library card
Get your free library card at the New York (Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), Brooklyn, or Queens public libraries.
Family kayaking
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse offers free kayaking over the summer. Reservations for each session open exactly two weeks in advance. Limited walk-ups (same-day sign-ups) may be available.
Rowing, Sailing, and Birding on the Bronx River
Enjoy free rowing, sailing, and birding along the Bronx River most Saturdays through Rocking the Boat.
Sailing and Nature Camp
Rocking the Boat offers a free summer camp for rising 6th- through 8th- graders. There are two sessions: July 10-28 and July 31-August 18.
New York Junior League Tennis
Registration is continuous and open for free tennis lessons for ages 5-15. Lessons typically run 1.5 hours. Find a tennis court near you,
The best sprinkler parks in NYC. When the temperature hits 80 degrees you and your kids will be looking from some cool relief. Check out the list of best sprinkler parks across the city, compiled by Mommy Poppins.
Our Free Programs guide lets you explore a wide range of after-school, weekend, and summer opportunities for students of all ages.
Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.
NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.
Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.
Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office.
Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program.
311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.