Many lessons can be accessed without an account but free accounts are available. "All of the activities are designed to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home."
Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
Many lessons can be accessed without an account but free accounts are available. "All of the activities are designed to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home."
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Prodigy Math: https://www.prodigygame.com/
Prodigy Math is a free online math platform used by more than 50 million students, teachers and administrators, which reinforces math skills through video game-style play. Yearly subscription for $5 has additional features. Khan Academy schedules for school closures: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub
I especially like these schedules because they add structure to the day and also have helpful links for students and their parents. Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 6-8: https://www.readbrightly.com/educational-resources-activities-ages-6-8/
Some of these are the same as for younger and older children which makes it easy for a parent to use in a family setting. Others are different so that work can be individualized for each child. Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 3-5: https://www.readbrightly.com/educational-resources-activities-ages-3-5/
There are great ideas at this site, including read alouds and activities that go with them. 15 Virtual Field Trips Kids Can Take from Your Living Room: https://www.parents.com/fun/activities/indoor/virtual-field-trips-kids-can-take-from-your-living-room/
I especially enjoyed the unusual museums slide show. These 10 YouTube Channels Will Help Your kids Burn Their Boundless Energy: https://www.popsugar.com/family/exercise-dance-movement-youtube-channels-for-kids-47316017
Most of these channels refer to movies so I don't usually include this type of channel here. However, at this time when children need to stay indoors they may be helpful and I think children will enjoy them. Teaching Art at Home: https://kinderart.com/blog/teaching-art-at-home/
There are consistently good ideas on Kinder Art but the best ones at this site come at the beginning of the article: to keep calm and have fun with your kids while they are home. Storytime Online: https://jbrary.com/storytime-online/
"This evolving list of online storytime resources for families, preschools, and day cares. It includes videos, websites, and podcasts to support those who cannot make it to the library for any reason. The focus is on early literacy support online - songs, rhymes, movement, and stories." I love jbrary and have found their ideas and suggests to be wonderful and helpful! Can Classmates Boost Writing Education for Kids?: https://www.futurity.org/writing-education-peer-based-intervention-2301272/
"A new peer-based intervention could help kids learn to write better, research indicates." I have used peer-based writing in classes of many ages, from elementary to college, and it has worked well for me as long as the students have guidelines to look for in each others writing and if students are held responsible for their work both as a peer-reviewer and as a writer. |
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