Distance Learning
We strongly believe college begins in kindergarten. Our academic team has designed weekly learning for your scholar to continue to grow their brains each week. New content will be uploaded weekly. Scroll down to begin.
8:30-9:15AM | MORNING MEETING
Click EVERY underlined link to experience a full day of learning at Memphis Merit Academy.
Enjoy your breakfast with soft music!
College Chants
Brown University (Ms. Pitzer)
University of Memphis (Ms.Hudson)
University of Memphis (Mr. Williams)
Christian Brothers University (Ms. Smith)
Christian Brothers University (Ms. Gooden)
Howard University (Ms. Moore)
Howard University (Ms. Jackson)
Freed Hardeman University (Mrs. Kemmons-Ford)
Freed Hardeman University (Mrs. Allgood)
Smell the Roses...
9:15-9:30AM | READ ALOUD
Click on the underlined links to hear a story read aloud to your scholar.
Monday: The Thing About Spring
Tuesday: Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
Wednesday: Skunk's Spring Surprise
Click the links to have your scholar review skills needed to continue as a strong reader.
Click the links to have your scholar review skills needed to continue as a strong reader.
First Grade Spelling/Sight Words
9:30-10:00AM | PHONICS WORKSHOP
10:00-10:15AM | BRAIN BREAK
Way to go YOU! You have worked so hard. It's time for a BRAIN BREAK!
Guided Breathing
10:15-11:00AM | LITERACY WORKSHOP
At this time, your scholar should work in their grade level packets received on prior to school closure. Packets are also located in bins in front of the school for pick-up and can be emailed to parents. If you or your child need assistance during this time, please reach out to a virtual teacher on the Lifework Hotline.
GO GET YOUR LIFEWORK FOLDER AND LET'S GET WORK!
10:15-11:00AM | STORY PROBLEM
YOU are AWESOME! Grab a sheet of paper and solve the Story Problem of the day. Have your parent/guardian video (explaining how you solved the problem) or take pictures of you while doing it. Once you are finished, have a grownup post it Facebook using the hashtag #MEMPHISMERIT. You can use any materials from around the house to help you solve the problem. You can also call the virtual teacher for support!
Monday (Kinder): 12 children are having a picnic at the park. The children are sitting on 3 blankets with the same number of children on each blanket. How many children are on each blanket?
Tuesday (Kinder): I have 16 pieces of candy. I want to put the candy into 4 bags with the same number in each bag. How many candies can I put in each bag?
Wednesday: (Kinder): There are 12 girls and 7 boys in on the carpet. How many more girls are on the carpet than boys?
Thursday: (Kinder): Damaurius has 14 tiles. Josiah has 8 tiles. How many more tiles does Damaurius have than Josiah?
Friday: (Kinder): Mrs. Pitzer has 13 markers. Mr. Carter has 9 markers. How many more markers does Mrs. Pitzer have than Mr. Carter?
Monday (1st Grade): DeTerrio had 65 star stinckers. His sister gave him 17 more star stickers. How many star stickers does DeTerrio have altogether?
Tuesday (1st Grade): Amari has 54 Skittles. Antonio has 37 more Skittles than Amari. How many Skittles does Antonio have?
Wed. (1st Grade): Cailynn has 28 crickets. Cameron has 36 more crickets than Cailynn. How many crickets does Cameron have?
Thurs. (1st Grade): Jaden has 26 animal crackers. Thailan has 55 more than Jaden. How many animal crackers does Thailan have?
Friday: (1st Grade): Tamiya has 59 bracelets. Kaylee has 71 more bracelets than Tamiya. How many bracelets does Kaylee have?
Click on each link to have your scholar practice counting each day. Also, practice counting backwards!
12:30-1:15PM | MATH WORKSHOP
At this time, your scholar should work in their grade level packets received on prior to school closure. Packets are also located in bins in front of the school for pick-up and can be emailed to parents. If you or your child need assistance during this time, please reach out to a virtual teacher on the Lifework Hotline.
GO GET YOUR LIFEWORK FOLDER AND LET'S GET WORK!
1:15-1:30PM
BRAIN BREAK
"Kiss your brain!" You earned another break!
1:30-2:00PM
Writing Workshop
"You are going college!"
At this time, your scholar should work in their grade level packets received on prior to school closure. Packets are also located in bins in front of the school for pick-up and can be emailed to parents. If you or your child need assistance during this time, please reach out to a virtual teacher on the Lifework Hotline.
GO GET YOUR LIFEWORK FOLDER AND LET'S GET WORK!
2:00-2:30PM
LEXIA
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3:00-3:30PM CORE
This week your scholar will explore an African Savanna! Discuss with your scholar what they learn and encourage the use of complete sentences. Click the link to explore the African Savanna.
3:00-3:30PM
FRIDAY FIELD TRIP
"You are going college!"
GRAB YOUR FAMILY AND GO ON A COLLEGE TOUR! YES, you are going to college!
Howard University Virtual Tour
Christian Brothers University Virtual Tour
University of Memphis Virtual Tour