Here is a list of high-quality resources for families looking to supplement beyond what teachers have shared. There is a huge amount of online material out there. These are ones we have reviewed and know are high quality.
Color in Colorado A bilingual resource for schools and families in working with English Learners.
Khan Academy Free resource with online lessons and practice problems in math and all areas for students ages 4 - 18 and all levels.
Learning without Tears Free instruction teaching handwriting.
Lexia Free High Quality K - 4 Reading Skill development.
Newsela Free interesting articles in all subject areas and at all reading levels. Many Methuen teachers use this.
Mystery Science Free K - 5 science material designed to engage students, achieve learning outcomes, and be easy to use. All of the activities are designed to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home.
Prodigy Free math games for children in Grades 1‑8.
Zearn Free math lessons and activities for students to review previous math modules.
Desmos Online graphing tools.
Geogebra Online tool for creating geometrical shapes and also simple graphs.
Google Arts and Culture Free digital arts and culture resources from Museums around the world.
Scholastic Free curriculum “journeys” for grades K - 12 built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own or with their families.
PBS Learning Free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans.
WGBH Free distance learning programming aligned with PBS LearningMedia resources, airing on the World Channel.
Audible.com Free audible books in English, Spanish and other languages.
Playworks Free safe Facebook page to engage in a live recess with a Playworks Coach, who will facilitate fun games to get kids active at home.
These articles are for caregivers to provide ideas and suggestions during extended school closures: