Websites and Apps: Click the pictures below and they will zoom you to your learning destination.
Movin' and Groovin'
Go Noodle contains a ton of movement and mindfulness videos to enjoy with your family.
Cosmic Kids is filled with theme related yoga videos for all learning levels.
Educational Fun and Practice Most of these sites and apps are free or have free components. Please utilize the free components Many sites are also offering free lessons while at home learning is being implemented and extended across the county.
Starfall is a great way to reinforce alphabet identification through their alphabet mini videos/songs/matching activities. The site also includes read along practice, math, and seasons/holiday activities.
ABCYa is a website and app organized by academic categories, grade levels, and skills. Activities are both structured and unstructured.
ABC Mouse is a curriculum based website and app but can be experienced for a 30 day free trial. Check it out!
LetterSchool is an app that works with students to practice their fine motor, reading, and writing, skills. A tablet/IPAD is idea for this app.
Television Linked Websites
Sesame Street has not only been around for 50 years teaching children academic and social/emotional skills but is also linked to our Curiosity Corner Curriculum.
Games linked to favorite characters and tv shows!
Besides great learning shows like Daniel Tiger, PBS kids has activities and videos via website and app to enhance at home learning.
Videos, games, and read-alongs for the animal and science lovers out there!
Reading
Highlights for Kids has magazine subscriptions, website activities, and apps to engage students in fun learning experiences!
"Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks?
You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand."
Scholastic is more than just a book club. "Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!"
-The Editors of Scholastic Classroom Magazines.
Storybooks brought to life! Try it with a 30 day trial!
Story Time
"The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more."
Katie Messner has compile a collection of author favorites. You’ll find read alouds, drawing lessons and more.
#operationstorytime
"Authors are grabbing their favorite books and phone and are recording themselves reading — thanks to a new online series organized by Romper. Search the hashtag #OperationStoryTime on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to find a beloved author or discover a new one! "
Virtual Field Trips
This is a suggestion for families not necessarily students. You are parents and caregivers need to take a break and stimulate your brain as well. Check these museums and other educational field trips to enjoy as a family or on your own.