Blog Archives - Study Plans

Free art books from Guggenheim

4/30/2020

You can now download over 200 art books from the Guggenheim for free: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/you-can-now-download-over-200-art-books-from-the-guggenheim-for-free-042920
"The titles date back to 1936 - over 20 years before the museum moved into its iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in 1959 - and feature the biggest names in Modern and Contemporary Art...." The link to the library is at the end of the article. The library is very easy to use.

Julie's Library

4/30/2020

Julie's Library: https://www.julieslibraryshow.org/
"A new podcast for families starring Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton...Welcome to Julie's Library, where books bring us together. Every week, Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton will settle into the reading nook for a new story. "

How to make portable schoolwork stations

4/29/2020

How to Make a Portable Schoolwork Station: https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/homework-study-skills/how-to-make-a-portable-homework-station
This article contains four simple ideas that could be useful at home and/or school even after children go back to school.

Earth School from TedEd

4/27/2020

Earth School: https://ed.ted.com/earth-school
"We're embarking on a month of daily adventures - or Quests - that will hep you understand and celebrate our natural world, while learning about how dependent we are on our planet. Now more than ever, we need to protect, nurture and care for Earth - so join us to learn something amazing every weekday between Earth Day (April 22nd) and World Environment Day (June 5th). Within each lesson, you'll find fascinating resources compiled by Earth experts and ideas for getting involved in ways that count."

Tour Washington, D.C. from home

4/27/2020

Explore Washington, D.C. From Home With This Free, Smithsonian Scholar-Led Tour: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tour-washington-dc-home-great-tours-now-free-all-180974706/
"Narrated by Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Richard Kurin, the 24-part video series blends history with modern mainstays"

Supporting students with dyslexia

4/27/2020

Supporting students with dyslexia during school closures: https://districtadministration.com/supporting-students-with-dyslexia-during-school-closures/
"6 tips for reducing feelings of distraction and isolation and ensuring that students with dyslexia don't lose ground in literacy progress"
These suggestions can also be considered when working with any students.

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom

4/26/2020

Welcome to the Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: https://franklloydwright.org/VirtualClassroom/
One activity is posted each week with a video, discussion questions, and a related activity. Past activities are available. I really liked the short videos, the family involvement in the discussions and the creative activities.

Daily Schedules for kids ages 0-11

4/25/2020

5 realistic Daily Schedules for kids, From Ages 0 to11: https://www.purewow.com/family/daily-schedule-for-kids
These suggested schedules seem to me to realistic for both children and parents. I also like the advice for creating your own schedule with your child and other ideas on the site.

Gotham reads

4/23/2020

Gotham Group Launches Kid-Focused Reading Channel on YouTube Featuring Writers, Artists and Stars: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gotham-group-launches-kid-focused-reading-channel-youtube-featuring-writers-artists-stars-1290901
"Gotham Reads, now live on YouTube, will feature writers (Tony DiTerlizzi), actors (Max Greenfield) and politicians (Sen. Cory Booker) engaging with popular literature aimed at children."
Gotham Reads: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvdOFUzQd9XhmfCwnQ5mXlQ
"New Videos Of Your Favorite Stories Mon-Fri 12PM PST"

APA Style Tutorials and Webinars

4/22/2020

American Psychological Association Style Tutorials and Webinars: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/tutorials-webinars
"Many of these Academic Writer tutorials and quick guides are being made freely available to support students and instructors during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will remain on this site through July 1, 2020. The Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style tutorial will stay on the site for free after that date."

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