As families are preparing for school closings, here are general resources to fuel your child(ren)’s brains!
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys
- NetSmartzKids: eBooks, activities, and more
- Parent Toolkit
- Infodemic.blog: Learn the skills that will make a dramatic difference in your ability to sort fact from fiction on the web (and everything in between)
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
- BrainPop
- National Geographic
- Smithsonian Kids
- The HOPE Network: Connect with local organizations and build networks of support for students in Durham
- Sesame Street in Communities: Resources and activities for all
- Math Solutions: Provides grade-specific resources and advice for math instruction. Webinars, videos, and even quick tips provided here.
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Search for resources based on topic – Create a free account to access resources
- Math Games (for iOS, Androids, and web browsers): A great resource for using technology to learn math skills
- CoolMath: Internet math games
- Math Game Apps
- Math TV: Videos and tutorials for math concepts – searchable by skills
- Khan Academy: Tutorials and videos – tutors can sign up for an account and choose the grade level they’d like to focus on
- Illustrative Math: Great step by step teacher guides for different middle school units and lessons
- PBS Math Club: Videos for math concepts
- Supporting English Language Learners in Math
- Supporting Students with Disabilities in Math
- Consumer Math Games: Thanks to Pierce for suggesting this great resource!
- Reading List: Listed by grade
- Scholastic: Lessons and ideas for ELA; you can sort by grade levels and activities
- Colorin Colorado: A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners; find ELL strategies and best practices
- Reading Tip Sheets for Educators: Categorized by grade level
- Reading Rockets: Launching young readers
- ReadWriteThink: Your trusted reading and language arts resource—in and out of school
- Colorin Colorado: A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners; find ELL strategies and best practices
- Reading Tip Sheets for Educators: Categorized by grade level
- Supporting English Language Learners: 1-page reference
- Supporting English Language Learners in Math
