Check out this Pinterest Board for multiple podcasts that students and teachers can listen to for both entertainment and knowledge.
Wide Open School is a free collection of online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense (partnering with Khan Academy, Scholastic, Zoom, PBS, National Geographic, Google, and others). There are sections of the site dedicated to both families and educators.
Google's new Teach from Home website is a wealth of resources regarding accessibility, engagement, connection, communication, and tips for using (or not using) video calls. The Teach from Home Toolkit (PDF) is also available.
Use the fantastic Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) site to participate in their new, free Home Learning Program. Head to ports-ca.us to view the calendar of events for 60-minute webinars powered by Zoom!
PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
Epic! is an award-winning subscription service that gives millions of families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books, videos and quizzes from leading publishers to help kids everywhere read, learn and grow. They are offering free Remote Student Access through the end of the school year (June 30th) after a teacher has created their account.
Mathigon is an interactive take on the classic math textbook. There are mini-games, interactive elements, and problems to solve. Content is split into many small sections, and students have to actively participate at every step before the next one is revealed.
Storyline Online is an award-winning children’s literacy website that streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Rivet is a new reading app with over 3,500 free leveled books designed for children who are learning to read. Rivet's mission is to solve some of the primary obstacles to good reading practice - access to books, access to high quality feedback, and most importantly, enthusiasm for reading.
Remote Reading Support for Students Impacted by School Closures
Google Arts and Culture is an online platform through which the public can access high-resolution images of artworks housed in the initiative's partner museums.
Use this curated list to take students on a variety of free, virtual field trips.
Use one of these links from My Modern Met, Audubon Society, or US Department of the Interior to find your favorite streaming animal web cam. Use as a way to practice observation and discussion, or simply for a calming distraction.
View this YouTube Video for multiple at-home fitness resources.