Activities:
- Yoga Poses for Kids:
https://tesidea.com/Blog/Article/20/yoga-poses-for-kids - Story Time Online:
https://www.storylineonline.net/ - Movement and Mindfulness Activities:
https://www.gonoodle.com/ - Fun learning activities for kids you can do at home for toddlers:
https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/ - Spanish Audio Books
https://www.thespanishexperiment.com/stories?fbclid=IwAR0YdDWyRRlIQ9mZJtFZC0ZxG20b5eIDWnsnEOSTYayk3haO_6Y4a7PxQcc#.XCedvqR2dF4.facebook - 100 Activities and Resources:
https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids - List of Indoor Activities to Keep Kids Busy:
https://www.popsugar.com/family/photo-gallery/23437274/image/23652045/Make-Lego-Storage-Jars - 15 things to do:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf - 24 Easy Indoor Activities for Toddlers:
https://blueandhazel.com/home-activities-for-toddlers - 40 Things to do with Your Toddler:
https://lifeitornot.com/2018/06/12/40-fun-things-to-do-with-your-toddler/ - Josh Gad Reading Books to Kids:
https://chipandco.com/actor-josh-gad-is-reading-books-to-kids-online-every-night-during-coronavirus-quarantines-383789/ - Make Paper Tacos:
https://artsycraftsymom.com/paper-taco-craft-collage/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=321027310_9582488_167774 - Doodle a Day:
https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/03/16/mo-willems-is-hosting-a-livestream-doodle-starting-today/?fbclid=IwAR3YkruyCs7WYnFmmGNZGTF3LFDzsgFyx1oZv0IhbBTMJd0g6bDJaEDB1N8 - Betty White Reads “Harry the Dirty Dog”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j0OY3236jw&fbclid=IwAR3hzYtGktwiqQx21hICEoUcR_zk4N4MiVVWb4FuwfDejLsrqPH_zC7m1vw - Chris Pine Reads “Clark the Shark”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZRMptA0Lk - Eric Carle “A Very Hungry Caterpillar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NQK-Sm1YY - Story Book Apps:
https://vl2storybookapps.com/?fbclid=IwAR3U-HAfyPdyCXK7ML44CyIQczbzMNwoL3CS53uEANZHG-2IkHhitZmfu9g - Virtual Field Trips:
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR1w7kx3K1cgOWVCIm7oLomsmyebb8603mTPB3cx0S0IwardC09VFzRXbys - Virtual Tours of National Parks:
https://social.diply.com/121060/you-can-virtually-tour-a-whole-bunch-of-national-parks-from-your?fbclid=IwAR1_B4t6jGPT0Q54bSVrdAP5kfg9ecIcKN9-s8LkR2ZGBF7VMAfSnVE7Hz4 - Fun Obstacle Games for Parents and Kids:
https://www.facebook.com/cronicasgermanicas/videos/193459392090037/UzpfSTEzNTQ2OTQ5MzA6MTAyMTcwNTg3NzgzMjU2Nzk/ - 1000 Free Printables for the Classroom or Home:
https://thisreadingmama.com/free-printables-learning-activities/ - Free Webinar on Monday 3/23 (3 PM EST) for Story Grammar Marker:
https://mindwingconcepts.com/?receiptful=5e71f6a7064faa0040821e95&utm_source=CMCommerce&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-42&utm_term=newsletter&utm_content=other&receiptfultype=newsletter
For the Parents
- What Pregnant Women Need to Know
https://www.verywellfamily.com - A realistic look at “homeschooling” as a parent:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/health/homeschooling-during-coronavirus-wellness/index.html - At Home Wellness Guide:
https://chopra.com/articles/at-home-wellness-guide-to-staying-healthy-during-covid-19?utm_source=all-channels&utm_medium=social&utm_content=cc-organic-post - Free online educational content for students, educators released in response to COVID-19 school closures in Michigan:
https://mail.michiganvirtual.org/free-online-educational-content-for-students-educators-released-in-response-to-covid-19-school-closures?ecid=ACsprvuLMTJvR7ZqizID6M691epuaTou-qo8TO74q7yrWxNBsPrOHcH6GMxGWQp3KE_fDUO4OdX6&utm_campaign=Learning%20Continuity%20Plans&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84907914&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_frrc7_VvZBb9BOf4y_mzLNQ9rwMOOn1uxXqr940eL2Y-vth5PTxR8oBtv00OFHdI4Sf9vKyoXFojSc8smph4IfV04sw&_hsmi=84907914 - Educational Opportunities from Home:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LuR_-KrAhO1t_Fk8TtzOM1qznWv6H_d2FpjPDPb2buY/htmlview?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR3RsNZHGVXixPSkMAHI1VbIWaeI4OTX149d5m5O23wQxeyWoLoh6Zh8O-4&sle=true - Free Snoopy STEM Lesson Plans:
https://www.spacefoundation.org/2020/03/17/fill-the-education-gap-during-school-closures-with-free-snoopy-stem-lesson-plans/?fbclid=IwAR1lm6aw7mO28evWSVynYWx_r36Sk7T-cNxPKJsLkcq4F3sQ4O7MinHcGJY
Educational Resources for Children for On-Going Learning
Pre-School to Kindergarten:
- Scholastic at-home learning for PreK:
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Elementary:
- Starfall: reading and math for elementary ages
https://www.starfall.com/h/ - Time (magazine) for Kids: various articles for reading with common core standards
https://www.timeforkids.com/ - National Geographic: various articles about states, animals, etc.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ - BBC for kids: various historical information and games (needs updated flash player)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ - Learning Games for kids: various educational games
https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/ - Make me Genius: various science videos
https://www.makemegenius.com/index.php - Learn at Home: learning challenges, field trips, science and social studies
https://www.scholastic.com/learnathome - Open Culture: Video lessons, books, foreign language lessons, art, geography, physics, history
https://openculture.com/
Middle School:
- Cool Math:
https://www.coolmath.com/ - Time (magazine) for Kids: various articles for reading with common core standards
https://www.timeforkids.com/ - National Geographic: various articles about states, animals, etc.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ - BBC for kids: various historical information and games (needs updated flash player)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ - Learning Games for kids: various educational games
https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/ - Make me Genius: various science videos
https://www.makemegenius.com/index.php - Learn at Home: learning challenges, field trips, science and social studies
https://www.scholastic.com/learnathome - Open Culture: Video lessons, books, foreign language lessons, art, geography, physics, history
https://openculture.com/
High School:
- Cool Math:
https://www.coolmath.com/ - Khan Academy: math
https://www.khanacademy.org/ - Udemy: Free 30-day trial (various courses)
https://www.udemy.com/ - Learn at Home: learning challenges, field trips, science and social studies
https://www.scholastic.com/learnathome - Open Culture: Video lessons, books, foreign language lessons, art, geography, physics, history
https://openculture.com/
Various grades:
- PBS learning media: videos and links by grade and subject
https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/ - TeacherTube: various courses
https://www.teachertube.com/ - Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs:
https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/10/special-needs-extensions.html?fbclid=IwAR0Hcnp3q65phudAOeiiKDGc8l3QDt92H3AsWDdN3wQUC3Uhhv5epmleJ2g&m=1
Career work:
- Onet: diploma classes
https://www.onetonline.org/ - Identior: alternate curriculum: games that help determine a potential career path
https://www.identifor.com/
Language:
- Dulingo: Fun language games
https://www.duolingo.com/
Fall Activities for Kids
- Halloween Tips for Autism Families:
https://tacanow.org/family-resources/trick-or-treat/ - 100+ Spooky & Fun Halloween Activities for Kids:
https://autisticmama.com/halloween-activities-for-kids/ - How to Host an Inclusive Halloween:
https://connectingforkids.org/Halloween - 5 Sensory-Friendly Fall Activities:
https://star-medical.net/5-sensory-friendly-fall-activities/ - 7 Sensory-Friendly Fall Activities:
https://www.appliedbehaviorcenter.org/blog/2018/10/7-sensory-friendly-fall-activities - Autumn Activities for Your Child with Autism:
https://htaba.com/autumn-activities-for-your-child-with-autism/ - 33 Fun Things You Can Still Do This Fall (Even During a Pandemic):
https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/seasonal-events/fall-activities-during-covid - 250+ Creative Ways to Keep Your Family Sane During COVID-19 Crisis:
https://la.kidsoutandabout.com/content/250-creative-ways-keep-your-family-sane-during-covid-19-crisis - 38 Fall Activities for Kids that are Safe in a Pandemic:
https://www.fatherly.com/play/fall-activities-for-kids/
Sensory-Friendly Costumes for Halloween
- Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes for Kids with Autism:
https://livingwellmom.com/sensory-friendly-halloween-costume-ideas-kids-with-autism/ - 6 DIY Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes:
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/6-diy-sensory-friendly-halloween-costumes - 20 Awesome Tips for Making Autism and Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes:
https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2019/10/tips-for-sensory-friendly-halloween-costumes.html - How to Find the Perfect Halloween Costume for Kids with Disabilities:
https://offspring.lifehacker.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-halloween-costume-for-kids-with-1839053475