Virtual Learning Resources to Use at Home
Resources for Families to Use at Home
Bloomfield Family Tech Help Desk: Click this link and fill in the information to report any tech issues. A Bloomfield School District technician will respond to the issue.
List of Companies Offering Free Subscriptions: Many educational sites and companies are offering free subscriptions for the next month.
Virtual Field Trips with Links
150+ Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
Wonderopolis: Each day features a question or wonder of the day that is answered by exploring print, digital, and visual media.
Brains on!: Each episode of this podcast is focused around a theme. Questions and topics are covered in an engaging and scientific manner.
Scholastic Learn At Home: Scholastic has put together daily projects that allow kids to interact with a story or video and then complete an activity. Families will need to create a free account using username: Learning20 | password: Clifford
Discovery Education: Students can log in with their Google Accounts to access Science and Social studies videos, lessons, activities, and games.
Highlights Kids: Fun activities, jokes, games, and learning.
LITERACY
New Jersey Literacy Association: NJLA will be hosting a "Children's Story Hour" from 10-11 in the morning.
Read, Wonder, Learn!: A great list of virtual resources compiled by author Kate Messner.
Parent Free Read Alouds: Over 100 free video read alouds compiled by Indianapolis Public Library.
Kidlit TV: Virtual library of free read alouds, drawing and writing tutorials, and podcasts for students.
Brightly Storytime: Animated virtual library geared toward Pre K - 2nd.
Unite For Literacy: Fiction and nonfiction read aloud in multiple languages
Into the Book: Game based platform that allows students to play games that practice reading strategies.
https://www.education.com/games/sight-words/
https://www.abcya.com/grades/k
https://pbskids.org/games/reading/
https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login?_ga=2.163941754.458866402.1568902495-1533869013.1568902495
https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php?mg=k
MATH
Prodigy: Game base platform that allows for math practice.
Khan Academy: Library of free videos and adaptive practice focused on math skills.
StudyJams! Math Activities: Scholastic site that offers online math games.
Dreambox: Online tools for practicing math skills.
https://www.mathgames.com/kindergarten
https://www.splashmath.com/math-games-for-kindergarteners
https://www.coolkindergarten.com/math/numbers-counting/
SCIENCE
Mystery Science: Investigates high interest questions
Study Jams! Science Activities: Scholastic site that offers online science
Games.
Switcheroo Zoo: Students can watch, listen, and play games to learn about animals.
SOCIAL STUDIES
National Geographic for Kids: Links allow students to learn about geography and animals.
Free Virtual Museum Tours: Older students may enjoy virtual tours at many of the 12 international museums offering online tours.