COVID-19
Information & Resources
Online Resources for Students
Host a Virtal Hangout – https://www.cnet.com/how-to/zoom-skype-facetime-11-video-chat-app-tricks-to-use-during-social-distancing/
Make Harry Potter Potions and Butterbeer – https://imaginationsoup.net/harry-potter-potions-class-experiments/
Learn to Code – https://studio.code.org/courses
Learn a Language – https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/ or https://www.duolingo.com
Create your own music – https://www.noteflight.com or https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/
See how much you know – https://experimental.kahoot.com/
Cool classes like Pixar in a Box and Imagineering in a Box – https://ww.khanacademy.org
Weird but True – https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Geography from Space – https://airandspace.si.edu/ex[;pre-and-learn/geography-from-space/
What causes our weather? – https://ssec.si.edu/weather-lab
Become a math wiz – https://www.prodigygame.com/
Solve problems in space – https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/
Watch live animal cams – https://explore.org/livecams (need a G Suite account)
Tour a museum – https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Learn Yoga – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XBnftTBmAk
Want to go to Disney World? Ride the rides at YouTube Virtual Disney World
Worried about the planet? Watch https://www.youtube.com/user/smithsonianchannel
Why did King Tut have a flat head? See The Brain Scoop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L54f8Ok1Z5w and other cool videos from The Chicago Field Museum
How well do you know…You? – https://choices.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/100117/how-well-do-you-know-you.html
Exercise Music – https://hhph.org/repository
Read a Book – download the app SimplyE
Learn the Constitution – https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution (starting Monday, March 23, the National Constitution Center will launch a free eight-week series of daily live interactive courses on the Constitution)
Take a YMCA class – https://www.ymca360.org
Catch up on the news – https://cnn.com/cnn10
Learn Bird Calls – https://www.aaastateofplay.com/50-bird-species-sounds-they-make
Schoolhouse Rock – https://abc.com/shows/schoolhouse-rock
Learn to Cook – https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/packages/recipes-for-kids/cooking-with-kids
Stream an Audio Book – https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Learn Sign Language – https://www.signschool.com/
Write to an Author – https://www.readingrockets.org/article/how-write-author
Upcycle empty Disposable Wipe Containers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWqlOvJ0dxY
Learn to Draw – https://www.klinecreative.com/free-online-art-lessons.htm
Join a STE(A)M Club – https://social.oasismatters.com/
Take a Hike – https://vr-hike.weebly.com
Play Chess – https://www.chesskid.com
Create an Obstacle Course – https://playtivities.com/obstacle-courses-for-kids (25 ideas)
Escape from Hogwarts Digital Escape Room – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA/viewform
Learn to Play Guitar – https://www.fender.com/play
Tour George Washington’s home – https://virtualtour.mountvernon.org/
Make a Chain Reaction – https://vimeo.com/395574009
Work on your Basketball Skills – https://medium.com/nex-team/stayinthegame-6fb1aac64ecd
Teach Your Old (or Young) Dog a New Trick – https://dogtime.com/reference/dog-training/34027-10-fun-impressive-tricks-can-teach-dog
Make a Scrapbook – https://www.canva.com/create/scrapbooks/
Other YouTube Videos:
TED-ed Student Talks
Crash Course (you won’t even notice you’re getting smarter)
SciShow (science education)
Its OK To Be Smart (science videos)
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Just For Kix (everything dance)
P.E with Joe (30-minute PE lessons)
Online Resources for Parents
General Studies
Khan Academy – https://khanacademy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040167432-How-can-Khan-Academy-be-used-for-remote-learning-during-school-closures-
Big Ideas for Little Scholars – https://bigideas4littlescholars.com (resources for gifted & advanced learners)
Freckle by Renaissance – app (math, ELA, social studies, science)
Outschool.com – https://outschool.com/ (Video chat classes by inspiring teachers, classes start at $5)
Top 10 Podcasts for Kids – https://learnincolor.com/top-podcasts-for-kids.html
Scholastic Learn at Home – https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?caching
Smithsonian Learning Lab – https://learninglab.si.edu/ (distance learning resources)
Open Culture – https://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses (courses from top universities)
www.openculture.com/free_k-12_educational_resources (extensive web and home schooling resources in all areas)
Gifted Guru – https://www.giftedguru.com (learning at home and free resources)
Breakout Edu – https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome (digital games in core subjects)
Education Possible – https://educationpossible.com (creative learning activities for middle schoolers)
Learning Hero – https://bealearninghero.org/readiness-roadmap (keeping your student on track)
Great Schools – https://www.greatschools.org/gk/coronavirus-school-closure-support/ (teaching at home, book lists, and grade based toolkits)
TED-ED At Home – https://ed.ted.com/daily_newsletter
National Geographic – https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/classroom-resources/learn-at-home/
Math
Eureka Math – https://greatminds.org/math
Math Geek Mama – https://mathgeekmama.com (teaching math at home)
Language Arts
Squiggle Park – https://www.squigglepark.com// (reading comprehension)
Read Works.org – https://www.readworks.org/ (reading comprehension)
STEM
Experiments You Can Eat with Your Kids – https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/56625/10-science-experiments-you-can-eat-your-kids
STEM Lessons in the Kitchen – https://parents.nea.org/keeping-kids-curious/stem-lessons-kitchen/
Art
Art Lessons – https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com
Drama
Theatrefolk – https://www.theatrefolk.com/free-resources (acting, playwriting, Shakespeare)
History
National Archives – https://www.archives.gov/education (working with primary sources)
History For Kids – https://www.historyforkids.net
Music
Incredibox – https://www.incredibox.com (create your own music)
Classics for Kids – https://www.classicsforkids.com/parents.html (games, composers)
Physical Education
Active For Life – https://activeforlife.com/200-activities-you-can-do-with-kids-at-home/
Questions about Youth Sports – https://www.aspenprojectplay.org/coronavirus-and-youth-sports
At Home Workouts – https://blog.teamsnap.com/general-sports/
Planning and Planting a Kids Garden – http://www.mykidsadventures.com/kids-gardening/
Health
Coronavirus Updates – https://cdc.gov/coronaviurs/2019-ncov
Daily Meditations for Stress Relief – https://healthjourneys.com
Indoor Activities to Release Kids Energy – https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/8-indoor-activities-to-release-kids-energy
Pinterest – fun activities to do at home, google science projects to try out
There are so many amazing life skills that your student won’t be taught in a traditional school setting that you now can teach them. Have your kids help you bake or cook dinner, clean, do laundry, check the oil, remove and change a tire, mow the lawn, or balance a check book!
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