Close

Menu

Resources for
  • Parents & Family
  • Education
  • Government
  • Business
  • Community & Faith-Based
Topics
  • Academics & Career Readiness
  • Personal & Social Readiness
Grade Levels
  • 0-5 Years
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 1-3
  • Grades 4-6
  • Grades 7-9
  • Grades 10-11
  • Grade 12
  • Grades 13-16
  • Grades 17-20
About
  • About us
  • Success stories
  • Contact

Follow us

Resources for
  • Parents & Family
  • Education
  • Government
  • Business
  • Community & Faith-Based
Topics
  • Academics & Career Readiness
  • Personal & Social Readiness
Grade Levels
  • 0-5 Years
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 1-3
  • Grades 4-6
  • Grades 7-9
  • Grades 10-11
  • Grade 12
  • Grades 13-16
  • Grades 17-20
About
  • About us
  • Success stories
  • Contact

Follow us

Resources to empower

Grades 4-6

As students move into the upper grades of elementary school, they are required to meet higher expectations both in and out of the classroom. Children in this age band will analyze complex content and express their learning in many ways using a variety of tools. By the end of 6th grade, students should be grade-level competent in both English Language Arts and math. Socially, they will make friends and understand social rules and consequences.

Rapid Resources
Summer of CS Professional Learning Opportunity
Summer of CS Professional Learning Opportunity
Summer of CS Professional Learning Opportunity

Seasons of CS is a research-backed professional learning model for K-12 educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors who are interested in bringing computer science to their students. The goal of this program is to expand systematic capacity for equitable, scalable, and sustainable computer science education in California. In-person and virtual Summer of CS workshops are available for all grades K-12. Most workshops are 3-day or 5-day workshops. Academic year support is also included at no cost. Classroom educators and paraprofessionals will receive a $175 per day (6 hours) incentive for active participation. Due to capacity constraints, you may register for only one workshop.

Rapid Resources
California Assessment System (ELPAC & CAASPP)
California Assessment System (ELPAC & CAASPP)
California Assessment System (ELPAC & CAASPP)

The California Assessment System includes the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). The new and improved CAASPP & ELPAC Website is now available, with resources to administer CAASPP and ELPAC for the 2024–25 administrations.

Rapid Resources
Content Standards (CDE Website)
Content Standards (CDE Website)
Content Standards (CDE Website)

CDE website that contains the 12 California content standards. Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.

Best Practices
California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities
California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities
California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

In response, the CDE developed the California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities to provide information on identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying ELs who may qualify for special education services and pupils with disabilities who may be classified as ELs. Further, the publication provides a deeper dive into accessing actionable examples of how evidence based pedagogy and practices may be implemented in districts, schools, and classrooms to positively impact multilingual and English learner students.

Best Practices
ELD Video Series
ELD Video Series
ELD Video Series

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Rapid Resources
ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart

Best Practices
Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources

A Collection of Resources That Support the Implementation of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.

Best Practices
Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources
Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources
Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources

The California Department of Education (CDE) provides resources and information on the development and implementation of multilingual programs. User will need to use the tabs provided on the site to find information on Types of Programs, Implementation Resources, Frequently Asked Questions, and Parent Resources.

Rapid Resources
Hybrid Cyber Escape Room Experience
Hybrid Cyber Escape Room Experience
Hybrid Cyber Escape Room Experience

Engage students in a fun a creative Cyber Escape room experience where they are able to incorporate critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and communication skills as they work through a cybersecurity learning experience. As part of the Inland Empire Cyber-Security Initiative (IECI) led by Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB), San Bernardino County - Alliance for Education was funded to promote cyber-related skills and cyber career awareness for upper elementary & middle school students over 2 years. The idea of the Cyber Escape Room facilitated this objective in a fun, and age-appropriate manner. In collaboration with SBCSS Digital Learning Services, the Cyber Escape Room came to fruition.

Best Practices
Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs
Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs
Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs

This white paper provided by Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) reviews evidence concerning the capacity of young learners with disabilities to acquire more than one language during the preschool and school years.

Best Practices
How to Use EdTech to Develop an Equitable Instructional Strategy
How to Use EdTech to Develop an Equitable Instructional Strategy
How to Use EdTech to Develop an Equitable Instructional Strategy

This Instructure blog post reviews three tips for using technology to supercharge instructional strategy to provide equitable access to quality teaching and learning.

Best Practices
Nearpod
Nearpod
Nearpod

Nearpod is a platform where slides can come to life! Teachers can upload slides or build right in Nearpod to create interactive lessons. Students can respond to different activities directly on their own devices. Nearpod activities can be used live (with a group/class) or individually (self-paced).

Best Practices
Adobe Express
Adobe Express
Adobe Express

Adobe Express is a creation platform that is free for all teachers. Teachers and students can create and build within the Adobe Express platform.

Rapid Resources
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions

Recognitions provided to students on the Path to Biliteracy or Multiliteracy.

Rapid Resources
Booklists for Kids and Young Adults
Booklists for Kids and Young Adults
Booklists for Kids and Young Adults

These booklists celebrate a wide range of cultures, languages, and experiences. They are organized by topic/theme, and many of the books are available in bilingual editions or in multiple languages. In addition, you can watch video interviews with a number of the authors and illustrators.

Rapid Resources
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy offers bilingual children’s e-books in Spanish and English. Navigating the site is simple. Use the tool bar at the top to check out the various book categories (nature, technology, health and others) or search for specific titles. It’s also the place to select the text language (either English or Spanish) and audio translation. Audio translation is available in over 30 languages!

Rapid Resources
History Curriculum
History Curriculum
History Curriculum

History Guides accompany each curriculum module and are structured as follows: The Thought: An expression of an overarching idea, the thought challenges.

Rapid Resources
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching.

Rapid Resources
Native American History
Native American History
Native American History

1 2 3 4 5 Are you interested in learning about Native American histories? Are you someone with questions or information to share? Are you a teacher looking for curriculum ideas or other resources? Welcome! We believe that teaching Native American histories in a positive way requires both specific, local knowledge and a broad understanding of how colonization manifests across time and space in the Americas and around the world

Rapid Resources
Student Checklist for Home Space Organization
Student Checklist for Home Space Organization
Student Checklist for Home Space Organization

A checklist to help students and their families set-up organized home space work areas.

Rapid Resources
iCivics - Civic Learning
iCivics - Civic Learning
iCivics - Civic Learning

iCivics works to ensure every student in America receives a quality and engaging civic education and graduates from high school well prepared and enthusiastic for citizenship. iCivics seek to inspire life-long civic engagement by providing high quality and engaging civics resources to teachers and students across our nation.

Rapid Resources
Multi Subject Resources
Multi Subject Resources
Multi Subject Resources

PBS SoCal | KCET and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more just for California teachers like you.

Rapid Resources
KidCitizen - Civic Studies
KidCitizen - Civic Studies
KidCitizen - Civic Studies

Children can interactively explore civic engagement concepts through historical primary sources and connect what they find with their daily lives.

Rapid Resources
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • ...
  • 14
  • Next
Cradle to Career

601 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0020

Phone: (909) 888-3228

  • Resources for
  • Parents & Family
  • Educators
  • Government
  • Business & Labor
  • Community & Faith-Based
  • Grades
  • 0-5 Years
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 1-3
  • Grades 4-6
  • Grades 7-9
  • Grades 10-11
  • Grade 12
  • Grades 13-16
  • Grades 17-20
  • Topics
  • Academic & Career
  • Personal & Social
  • About
  • About Us
  • Success Stories
  • Contact
Copyright © 2025 San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. All rights reserved.