Resources

offers interactive stem and literacy building activities



Offers a variety of learning games 

Offers a variety of resources for distance learning 

Offers virtual field trips 

MobyMax offers personalized learning in reading, math, science, and social studies

CreateEd offers resources to help engage children’s curiosity at home



offers stem activities, including explorations of stem careers and role models 

Catch offers health at home activities for nutrition, physical activities, and brain breaks

Provides e-books for all grade levels 

Offers free foreign language classes 

A collection of FREE resources curated by BOOST and sorted by grade level and category. 

Free online resources and lessons 

Free, evidence-based resources support the physical, social, and emotional health of children and their caregivers, including out-of-school time staff. 

Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science 

Educational videos and activities across all subject areas 

TED-Ed has created a new resource for K-college students, parents and teachers affected by the pandemic, to offer high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, for free, via email.

 a diverse list of resources that support physical activity, nutritious eating, and mindfulness. 

National Geographic curated a new Learn at Home site with educational resources to support the families during the crisis for students K-12. 

Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows! 

Scholastic has created free weekly sets of resources to support families and educators during the outbreak for students from PreK-grade 9.

Comprehensive Center Network - organized resource list according to the needs they address and the audiences that may be best served by them. Everything included is either free or has been offered for free of cost (at this time) by organizations stepping up in this time of crisis.

Age of Learning - provides schools closed due to the coronavirus with free home access for all affected families to leading digital education programs ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ. Programs serve students in preschool / pre-k, elementary school, and middle school. https://www.ageoflearning.com/school_closure_pdf/School_Continuity_Initiative.pdf

Book Creator - can be used in any subject, with any grade level. They’ve pulled together a list of ideas for using Book Creator for remote learning – ideas that you can put in place today to help keep kids engaged whilst unable to attend school. https://bookcreator.com/2020/03/support-for-schools-affected-by-coronavirus/

BreakOut Edu — - Follow the link above for a collection of digital games that students can play at home. Students can click on any game and start playing! https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome

Discovery Education - For U.S. schools or school systems that are not currently using Discovery Education resources, but are experiencing closures due to the Coronavirus, Discovery Education is offering free access through the remainder of the school year. https://www.discoveryeducation.com/coronavirus-response/

Fluency Matters -Fluency Matters is offering 21 days of free access to e-books and more. https://fluencymatters.com/even-more-free-ci/

iCompute - is offering free access to their online Learn Programming and Computational Thinking resources for any school (anywhere) that is closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) during the period of closure. http://www.icompute-uk.com/news/covid-19-get-free-access-to-icompute/

Kahoot! - offers free access to all features to support distance learning in schools affected by the coronavirus outbreak. https://kahoot.com/blog/2020/02/27/kahoot-free-access-schools-higher-education-coronavirus/

SmartMusic -offers an unrivaled repertoire library, game-changing practice tools and helps teachers track student progress.  https://www.smartmusic.com/

VidCode - full computer science curriculum and coding platform at no cost. Teachers and students will have access to courses, lesson plans, and virtual PD resources until May 2020.  https://about.vidcode.com/lovemyvidcode/2020/3/9/in-support-of-schools-facing-health-related-closure?fbclid=IwAR0BvW4KVBRN6rb4tTC4F-poF61Uco1hBlttmme6A2m7uBtMEqXIhBls_CM


Additional Government At-Home Resources:

Department of Defense: Learn about careers in STEM fields. https://dodstem.us/media/dod-stem-videos

Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics: Kids' Zone. https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/

Department of Energy: Games and Activities; Virtual Field Trips to National Energy Labs. https://www.energy.gov/kindergarten-through-high-school

Environmental Protection Agency: Games, Quizzes, and Videos about the Environment. https://www.epa.gov/students/games-quizzes-and-videos-about-environment

The Library of Congress: Presentations and Activities to Help Students Learn about History. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/?fa=partof_type:presentation

The Kennedy Center: Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems; Tour the Kennedy Center with The Pigeon. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

NOAA: Use Real-Time Ocean Data to Explore the Environment. https://dataintheclassroom.noaa.gov/

USGS: Learn from Home About Physical science, Geography and Maps. https://www.usgs.gov/science-support/osqi/yes/resources-teachers/learning-home

Resources from America Youth Policy Forum

Designed for Traditionally Underserved Youth


Guidance on culturally responsive-sustaining remote education www.crehub.org

All families in need

Online instructional supports for students with disabilities

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_StudentswithDisabilities_508c.pdf

All families in need

Providing meals for students who typically qualify for FRL

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_StudentMeals_508c.pdf

All families in need

High-quality instructional support for English Learners online

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_SupportsforEnglishLearners_508c.pdf

All families in need

How to support students' mental & SEL needs

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_MH_and_SocialEmotionalSupports_for_Students_508c.pdf

All families in need

District support for families' access to tech during school closures

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_TechnologyAccess_508c.pdf

All families in need

Key lessons from learning science for families thrust overnight into educator role

https://www.transcendeducation.org/playlist-blog/now-that-everyones-a-school-designer

All families in need - Spanish access

In Spanish - Key lessons from learning science for families thrust into educator role

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=es&u=http://www.transcendeducation.org/playlist-blog/now-that-everyones-a-school-designer

All families in need

School districts suspending/adjusting meal distribution programs - has effect on students who rely on school meals

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/24/coronavirus-fears-lead-school-districts-to-halt.html

Youth experiencing homelessness

Range of resources youth experiencing homelessness https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/covid19-and-homelessness/

First generation college students

First-gen students affected by upended college admissions process; less access to counselors

https://hechingerreport.org/how-the-coronavirus-has-upended-college-admissions/

English Language Learners

San Diego Office of Ed sharing language development resources for EL students

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19yZdJORRAOLcu59bA6goxisJu1P1W7qt6iizYP4qnvc/edit#gid=0


Additional Resources from Afterschool Alliance


Digital Learning Best Practices and Tips

Outschool, a digital learning platform, has a comprehensive code of conduct for teachers, parents, and students, as well as guidelines for class content. The U.S. Department of Education has a host of resources related to student privacy and FERPA. The National Cyber Security Alliance also has some great tips and ideas for how teachers can encourage and support safe, online learning experiences.

Resources for talking with youth about the outbreak: