Online learning resources

Got kids staying home because school’s closed? Here are some online learning resources, compiled by my friend Jen Albert at The Citadel:

COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES IN GOOGLE DOCS:
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ – List of providers that have made resources and services free
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tCAROR7Mo93u4tc57rhBtDtxgOolZpqg/view – Upper Elementary specific resources
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/continuity-learning-plan/elementary-school-continuity-learning-resources – K-6 lesson topics with links from Fairfax County Schools
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1UbaobL2ymO4_MW4N0eVvdBEfMPLyGaH7KipH27Onmg0/mobilebasic – Kentucky Gifted and Talented lessons for K-12 by grade level and subject area
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/preview?fbclid=IwAR0JJun_m_VOKBfqFxZIyXX-fQXJaOirAgVQxtyIFM7_z1ZL3iLnb43y3qo&pru=AAABcQUzOzU*O6Ixiq6JxBe5M2uEO7Rgiw – 30 Virtual Field Trips with links

SCIENCE/ENGINEERING RESOURCES:

www.switcheroozoo.com – Watch, listen, and play games to learn all about amazing animals
www.kids.nationalgeographic.com – Learn all about geography and fascinating animals!
Compiled Free Science Resources – Google sheet of resources from Georgia Science Teachers Association
Hands-on activities collated by WeAreTeachers: https://www.weareteachers.com/hands-on-activities-for-families/?utm_content=1584197151&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1DfzDOjr_YykmrI7_nk_mVtURavCt46DdSzs3K_BtcbLSLS0qC4pHsdoE
Skype a Scientist – daily times and topics
Engineering lesson ideas
American Associate of Chemistry Teachers has unlocked a number of resources for teachers

TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER SCIENCE RESOURCES:
https://projects.mouse.org/
https://computerscienceteachers.com/
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Qy2GayfYq1qheAxsDVSEPtjgrLH5Dj7swjo-tDfu6V4/mobilebasic – MN CS resources
http://www.abstractingcs.com/bits-bytes-resources-page/ – FREE at home packets for CSA and CSP

MATH RESOURCES:
www.abcya.com – Practice math and reading sills all while playing fun games

LITERACY RESOURCES:
Actors reading stories – www.storylineonline.net
Cozy chair YouTube channel
www.reading.ecb.org – Go “into the book” to play games that practice reading strategies.
www.seussville.com – Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends.
www.abcya.com – Practice math and reading sills all while playing fun games
www.starfall.com – Practice your phonics skills with these read-along stories

ART RESOURCES:
Metropolitan Opera LiveStream
FREE Color Book Downloads from 113 museums
Museums Virtual Tours
A Guide to Virtual Museum Resources

OTHERS:
www.highlightskids.com – Read, play games, and conduct cool science experiments
www.pbs.org – Hang out with your favorite characters all while learning.
https://preschoolinspirations.com/kid-yoga-videos/ – Yoga exercises for kids
List of 450 Ivy League courses you can take online for free