I hope you are all finding fun ways to learn with your kiddos while we are stuck at home. I have begun putting together some resources to help you! I will continue to add to this list so keep checking back! Let me know if you find anything that you want me to add as well.
Here are some sample schedules:
*Here is a good hand washing video to share with your kids-
https://jr.brainpop.com/
*For St. Patrick's Day, here is a video of Author Laura Murray reading The Gingerbread Man & Leprechaun Loose at School-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mo8RLD8Lr0&feature=youtu.be
Websites that are always free:
*PBS- resources, lessons, videos, games, and activities aligned to state standards.
https://thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/student/
*Mystery Science- offering popular science lessons for free. No login or account needed!
https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
*Starfall- Lots of fun learning games, always free!
https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php
*ABCYa- Literacy & Math games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/k
*Story Place- Explore books and activities related to them.
https://www.storyplace.org/
*Storyline Online- This website has lots of stories read by the authors and various celebrities.
https://www.storylineonline.net/
*Scholastic has lessons to help students learn at home. Scroll down to click PreK and Kindergarten. They upload a lesson everyday so there are already a few for you to do!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html-
*Typing Club- Allows students to practice typing skills.
https://www.typingclub.com/sportal/
*Sign Language 101- Videos to learn sign language such as the alphabet, people, colors, etc.
http://www.signlanguage101.com/
*GoNoodle- Great movement & mindfulness videos for kids.
https://www.gonoodle.com/
*Read Together Be Together- Virtual storytime with celebrity readers to help build a love of reading.
https://www.readtogetherbetogether.com/
*The Character Tree- Videos about positive character traits.
https://go.charactertree.com/free_home_access_for_students
*Monster Chef- Kid friendly recipes including pictures.
https://www.nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library
*SwitchZoo- Various animal games like making habitats, matching, puzzles, etc.
https://www.switchzoo.com/
*San Diego Zoo- Learn facts about various animals, read stories about them, play games, and more!
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
*Weather Wiz Kids- Learn about weather including tornadoes, rainbows, storms, etc.
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/
Websites offering deals due to the circumstances:
*ABC Mouse- This website has so many fun learning games, songs, puzzles, books, art, and printables in various subjects.
https://www.abcmouse.com/redeem- use code to create a free account: AOFLUNICEF
*Reading IQ- This website has lots of books to read and assessments.
https://www.readingiq.com/redeem- use code to create a free account: AOFLUNICEF
*Vooks- Read aloud, animated books. Offering a free account for 1 month.
https://www.vooks.com/
*Fluency & Fitness- Offering 21 days free. They have learning and movement activities to help make learning fun and interactive.
https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/
*BrainPop- Is offering a free account currently. They have videos and activities in lots of different subject areas.
https://www.brainpop.com/
*Learning Without Tears- free activities, lessons, videos, etc. just create an account.
https://www.lwtears.com/programs/distance-learning
*Splash Learn- Fun math games for students.
https://www.splashlearn.com/features/parents
*Reading Eggs- Practice reading and comprehension skills, 30 day free trial.
https://readingeggs.com/taf2/?fbclid=IwAR0hU80KKPIotiduh9Y_PCofJv10tyMhwDc2GaHLEcZ4okIpxDYdryU8JxU
*Epic- Digital Library- Offering 30 day free trial.
https://www.getepic.com/promo
Other Fun Activities
*The Kennedy Center- Children's Author Mo Willems is doing a "Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems" daily. You can watch them on their Facebook page at 12pm "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts". The videos will be posted daily on their Facebook page and the website below.
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems?fbclid=IwAR2dw-NtVKMnJ7z0i0J5zRsY8hEV6DwODF-4HBBIRKudkktaH3-UFv6pX64
*Cincinnati Zoo-They will be having a Facebook Live event every day at 3pm with an animal followed by an activity.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
*Atlantic Whit eShark Conservancy- They will be hosting a Shark Story Hour every day at 10am.
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
*Laurie Berkner does fun children's songs and will be doing daily song breaks at 10am. They are posted to her Facebook page afterwards as well. She is also posting suggestions for songs to listen to in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Laurie Berkner Band
*P.E with Joe-
https://youtu.be/Rz0go1pTda8
*The National Museum of the United States Air Force is offering a Virtual Tour while they are closed. Check it out: http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/
*The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is posting lots of science & animal related video multiple times a day. Make sure to check them out! https://www.facebook.com/BoonshoftMuseum
*Since Disneyland & Disney World are closed, you can take virtual rides on all the rides! Take a look here:
https://www.romper.com/p/while-disney-world-disneyland-are-closed-take-your-kids-on-virtual-rides-22622893?fbclid=IwAR2O_7rrfE78rCfXjD5jRJ84iE3UvT2KcjB1E_CiHyNgRaVS1v6eKF6l5Ts
*20 Virtual Field Trips to take with your kids- take virtual field trips of museums, zoos, aquariums, and other places around the world. They even have web cams and other fun things!
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR23fXCt8gkzBkftJZdNxT-TVwISqgipynvSme275VhMmytAny_p0yjx3K8
*A list of 100 activities to do at home during school closures.
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR1i4gexlVP7SoFIAr3XSPtTdDMl0bdrjPPAdSEs6p1UgAGMOGl6SJWDvvs
*2 weeks worth of science activities
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments?fbclid=IwAR1JpGwsnHpsZgRxkHxIspYirnEj3WYPbggXUjqCb34RfD3KHcP-y9AVlEo
*25 Screen Free Activities for Kids-
*Learning Through Landscapes- Outdoor learning group with ideas for fun outdoor lessons.
*30 Day Lego Challenge
*Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge
*More ideas
*At Home Activity Ideas
MooseMath- free, teaches counting, addition, subtraction, sorting and more.
Math Slide- free, practices tens and ones and understanding numbers up to 100.
Word Wagon- free, play with letters, practices building words, and phonics skills.
Duck, Duck, Moose- 9 different phonics and word /letter activities.
Cosmic Kids- free trial, kids yoga
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Shapes and Colors- free, develop reasoning skills by solving puzzles, exploring a beautiful 3D playground and having fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
*Another resource that someone shared with me (thank you Evelyn & Joann): https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/wildlife-dubai/ I hope to see you all soon! Mrs. Garrabrant
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