What are Family Playlists?
Family Playlists are fun learning assignments that empower students to “learn by teaching.” They invite families to participate in deeper, more meaningful learning conversations.
How can Family Playlists help you and your child?
Improve Student Outcomes and Teach Grade Level Content: A recent study found that Family Playlists had a statistically significant impact on students’ math test scores, equivalent to four months of additional learning.
Take a Culturally Responsive Approach: Family Explorations help students deepen their learning by actively applying academic concepts in a low-stress, real-world setting, with a trusted family partner. Student and family submissions give you a window into the whole child within a family context.
Extend Learning Beyond School: Family Playlists strengthen the triangle of learning relationships between students, families, and teachers. Families get a window into what students are learning in school, empowering them to play the role of learning partner in students’ lives. They can also kickstart meaningful conversation between you and families about students’ learning.
How do Family Playlists work?
1. You will receive a notification (via email or text message) from your child's teacher that contains a link to a Family Playlist.
2. Your child completes the first three sections of the Family Playlist (LEARN, PRACTICE, CHECK) on their own to review the subject being covered in the playlist.
3. You and your child complete the FAMILY FEEDBACK section, where your child teaches YOU with an activity using household materials that covers the topics learned in the Family Playlist.
4. You complete the FAMILY FEEDBACK section, where you give your child's teacher feedback on how the activity went so they can further help your child learn.