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FREE RESOURCES TO HELP TEACHING DURING CORONAVIRUS
From The Learning Blog by LinkedIn
Information and resources to help you continue teaching and learning during school closures. Updated regularly.
A free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids. Great resources are gathered and organized for teachers and families to find, plan, and use each day.
Reading and Writing
Free remote Student Access
Grammar practice in free, printable short stories.
LETTERLAND APP
Phonics and early years literacy app free for a limited time.
Free app to add fun, immersive layers to stories that bring them to life.
Book suggestions for K-5 students reading at an advanced level and looking for more challenging books.
Math, Science & Social Studies
Math for middle schoolers.
LIVE VIDEO STREAMS FROM THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
Science activities and topics you can access at any time from the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
Hundreds of scientific articles. Written for kids. Approved by scientists.
Let NASA bring the universe home.
Articles and videos about science and culture all around the world. For K-5.
ICIVICS
Meaningful and inventive civic learning resources.
Free educational materials for teachers, parents, grandparents -- or anyone! Tons of resources: videos, guides, activities, quizzes and more.
Mrs. Tighe's Virtual Library
Mrs. Tighe's reading recommendations.
Great resource for ebook and audiobooks from our public library.
Connect your library card through the Chicago Public Libraries to access books using iPad or Kindle.
Entertaining, educational stories free to stream from desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet.
THE BIG LIST OF CHILDREN'S AUTHORS DOING ONLINE READ ALOUDS & ACTIVITIES
Over 50 authors and virtual educational activities you can enjoy from home!
BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
ABDO FREE DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES
Digital library of free distance learning resources available through June 2020.
Free books for PreK kids.
MATT TAVARES BOOKS
A weekly series of drawing lessons, read-alouds, and Q&A's with author/illustrator Matt Tavares.
A new podcast by award winning children's author and illustrator Grace Lin. She interviews a different guest author every week and answers one kid question - so if your kid has a question, submit it! She may answer it on the show! Also check out herYouTube channelwhere she reads stories and gives drawing lessons.
READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER
Digital events such as live picture book readings with your favorite children's authors and celebrities. The site contains reading tips, book lists, videos, and printables as well.
For the Dog Man and Captain Underpants fans! Check every Friday for new activities, exciting videos, and more based off some of your favorite characters.
Fun From Home
Smart Videos for curious minds of all ages.
LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS
Daily cartoon drawing with Mo Willems.
Bringing Hogwarts to You! Magical crafts, quizzes, articles, and puzzles for fans of Harry Potter and newcomers alike.
Free social-emotional learning activities.
Free #dailyplay emails; an offline, home play activity using everyday materials sent daily.
FOUR EASY WAYS TO HOST A VIRTUAL PLAYDATE
12 FUN WAYS KIDS CAN SOCIALIZE FROM HOME
Fun ways to keep your kids connected to their friends! For K-2.
Free how-to-draw video lessons.
Get Moving
Yoga and wellness app for a "gym" experience at home! Our school has been registered for free to July 1. Download the app or click the link above, and then create an account using your student or teacher email. Confirm the email address and the free membership is applied.
Free movement, yoga and mindfulness videos for all ages!