In addition to the work the teachers have assigned to students, in our effort to support MUSD families during this trying time amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, we have selected some valuable resources to ensure EducatEveryWhere Flexible learning is an enjoyable and successful process for both parent and students.
Please be sure to view the pages (linked below and in the navigation menu) and sections for additional resources to support students across all grades and including our English Language Learners and Students with Exceptional Needs.
Check back often as we will continue to update resources as frequently as it is possible. Our Learning and Development staff, Ed Tech Support, and Special Services teams will continue to add resources and information regularly, as well as information about how these resources can be used.
Google - See U.S. National Parks via 360-degrees Virtual Tours
The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks is a new Google Arts & Culture exhibit and interactive documentary. The exhibit allows you to take 360-degree tours of some of the most remote and beautiful U.S. National Parks.
List of Virtual Museums offering online tours and exhibits from Parents.com
33 National Parks Virtual Tours https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home
Switcheroo Zoo - watch, listen and play games to learn all about animals
Fun Brain - play games while practicing math and reading skills
National Geographic for Kids - learn all about geography and animals
PBS Kids - Hang out with your favorite characters while learning
Into the Book - Go "into the book" to play games that practice reading strategies
StarFall - practice phonics skills with read-along stories
Newsela - articles on multiple reading levels. MUSD has a districtwide subscription. Students can login on the site with their MUSD Google account or can log in through Clever.
StoryKit- Storybook creation app, with a private online sharing tool. Kids can add pictures and recordings of their own voices. App for iPad, iPhone.
Achieve3000 - Free Differentiated Literacy at home for 2nd-6th grade students
ABCmouse a learning resource for ages 2-8 (Redeem Code: 1446)
Adventure Academy for students ages 8-13 (Redeem Code: 1446)
ReadingIQ - a digital library and literacy platform for children 12 and under (Redeem Code: 1446)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Classroom Resources Illuminations Math activities and Interactives
National Association for the Education of Young Children - Math at Home Toolkit
K-5 Math - Lesley University’s Center for Mathematics Achievement in collaboration with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics have put together this Resource Guide for parents and caregivers to be able to support children’s mathematics learning at home during school closures for the COVID-19 outbreak. All the suggested resources are free, with the exception of the board games.
Eureka Math - Great Minds offers the Eureka Math curriculum as PDF downloads for free, non-commercial use.
Brain Pop Jr - For Kinder - 3rd Grade
Math Playground - Free worksheets and games up to 5th grade
11 Free Math Sites for Kids Resource - Math centers are a lot more fun when games are involved. Let your students explore the fun and educational math skills games on these 11 free websites.
Writing
Scholastic story starters
Independent reading response ideas
Science
National Science Teaching Association- Science resources for parents
Zinn Education Project - Teaching People's History