***This page provides a multitude of activities you can do with your child each day or students can do on their own. It is not meant to put any expectations on you as students or caregivers, rather just as a resource. Please reach out to us if you need additional ideas of how to help support your child/children. Our numbers are on the homepage of this google site.
Literacy/Media
Reading Websites: 11 Free Reading Websites for Kids
Epic! Digital Book Library (for kids 12 and under) (there is a cost - $7.99/month)
Storyline - Streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations
Public libraries - many public libraries have digital books you can rent for free on their websites, along with other resources
Unite for Literacy - free online audiobooks
NASA has made their entire media library - images, sounds, and video - public
Field-trips
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)
11 Amazing Places Around New York That You Can Virtually Travel To Without Ever Leaving Your Home
Discover 10 Parks & Preserves in Albany County - Are you social distancing but want to get out of the house? If you are healthy, explore one of the parks or preserves in Albany County! Governor Cuomo announced that NYS will waive all park fees as of March 16, 2020
Virtual Field Trips - Over 30 virtual field trips with links
Family Entertainment
Math
Media/Technology
Scratch Jr. - Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer
Code.org - Learn computer science
Kodable - Programming for kids
Hello Ruby - Hello Ruby is the world's most whimsical way to learn about computers, technology and programming. The story started with a book, and now Ruby continues her adventures in exercises, activities and videos. It’s suited for kids age 5 years and older (but even adults might learn something new)
Music
15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home
Met to launch “Nightly Met Opera Streams” - A free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure
Science
Social/Emotional Curriculum/Social Stories
Audible.com:
MindHeart: This contains information in multiple languages.
Social Justice/Equity
Mental Health, Anxiety, and Stress Management Resources/Information
Help Kids Manage Anxiety around the Coronavirus (3 Expert Videos)
Emotional ABCs - We teach children ages 4-11 how to figure out WHAT they are feeling, WHY they are having that emotion, and HOW to make better choices
Mental Health Support:
MSSWA Resources: Resource Guide from the Minnesota School Social Workers Association
Mindfulness/Meditation Resources
Challenge to Change:Kids Yoga+Mindfulness
Downdogapp.com: Fitness App
Go Zen: Go Zen Videos on Youtube
Smiling Mind App: Guided Relaxations
Stop, Breathe & Think: Meditation & Mindfulness: Free app, also on YouTube
Movement:
Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active.
Miscellaneous
Time for Kids (K-6)
ByrdseedTV (Educational Videos)
Write notes, letters, draw pictures to send or drop off at local nursing homes - the elderly in nursing homes aren’t allowed to have visitors right now and it will brighten their day!
Stick Figure Art YouTube channel
TED-Ed Video Playlist - Sorted by categories
Netflix Party Chrome extension - a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends
Mix.com (formerly Stumble Upon): Mix is a social content curation site that allows you to collect articles, and content about specific interests or topics that you like. When you curate and add to your collections, your content is shared with friends and made discoverable to others on Mix who share similar interests.