While We're Away...
We will miss you very much. This is a list of completely optional resources available on-line. The list will grow and change as our distance learning time continues so keep checking in!
K-5 Resources
Virtual Belview Art Show, curated by Mrs. Graham
Mrs. Graham has put together a wonderful video sharing art from all our Belview Bees.
ABCYa! (use an MCPS device to access most games)
Educational games, grouped by content area and grade level
Audible has made a large collection of elementary and middle grades books available to listen to for free!
A youtube channel with videos of authors and illustrators reading their books, talking about their writing/illustrating process, demonstrating and offering interesting activity ideas
BrainPop! username: belview2020 password: belview2020
Educational videos on ALL topics
Capstone Interactive username: continue password: reading
A library of high-quality e-books
A daily facebook broadcast at 3pm from one area of the zoo
Every Friday, Dav Pilkey will post activities and videos based on his characters and books.
Encyclopedia Britannica (accessible from an MCPS device)
MCPS has a subscription to this quality on-line encyclopedia. Students can use it for at-home research!
Epic! Reading (email your child’s teacher for a class code)
A library of over 40,000 e-books, audiobooks, learning videos, and quizzes
Watch anytime! New drawing projects posted by Mo each day at 1pm.
Free starter set of engaging science lessons for K-5
Reflex Math (used in 1st grade and up ~ email your child's teacher for log-in information)
Students learn to code using block programming. Be sure to check out the tutorials and example games!
A treasure trove of science experiments ~ ask an adult first!
Free reading show for kids, family members, and educators
Tips and Ideas for Self-Care and Family Together Time
A podcast that guides curious kids all around the world, introducing new ideas in science and technology
K-2 Resources
Bookflix (use library card code: 40722010123456)
Scholastic’s library of learning videos and related e-books
Silly and fun yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids 3+
Collection of math games suggested by Belview’s kindergarten teachers
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
Library of picture book video read alouds by well-known people
3-5 Resources
Be inspired to build by watching kid engineers complete design and building challenges!
Use storytelling to create your own video game. Write your story on the right-side panel and see your game on the left-side panel. Be sure to use the tutorials!
Study Jams! (geared toward 2nd grade and up)
Videos, songs, games and assessments on a range of science and math topics
Read-alouds and other videos from your teachers who miss you...
From Ms. Brandt about animal habitats and adaptations:
From Ms. Carroll, our STEM Teacher
Mrs. Spitzer's Garden by Edith Pattou, read by Ms. Rainey
Mog the Cat by Judith Kerr, read by Ms. Rainey
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, read by Ms. Rainey
Shel Silverstein poems in honor of National Poetry Month
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (audio recordings of the novel by chapters)