Suggested Activities
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.
This list of suggested activities is meant to support our families adjust to the new change of schedule. We will continue to update resources as frequently as it is possible. Our Learning and Development staff will continue to add resources and information regularly, as well as information about how these resources can be used.
Early Childhood
Story Time: 15 minutes per day
Table Time/Learning Activity: 10 minutes
Online Learning Activity: 15 minutes per day
Choice Time/Free Play: 30+ minutes per day
Movement Activity: 30+ minutes per day
Play outside: 30+ minutes per day
Clean Up Time: 10 minutes per day
Family Time: 30+ minutes per day
This daily calendar provides a daily fine motor and gross motor activity.
Subject(s): Special Education
Grade(s): All
K - Grade 2
iReady ELA: 40 minutes per week
Independent reading (read aloud, if needed): 30 minutes per day
Other reading activities (e.g. Starfall): 30 minutes per day
iReady Math 40 minutes per week
Other math activities (e.g. Xtra Math): 15 minutes per day
Code.org (opens in new window/tab)
Code.org is committed to providing students of all ages with the opportunity to learn about coding.
Subject(s): Coding
Grade(s): K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
GoNoodle (opens in new window/tab)
GoNoodle provides movement and mindfulness activities for kids of all ages.
Subject(s): Physical Activity
Grade(s): Early Childhood, K-2, 3-5
Grade 3 - Grade 5
iReady ELA: 40 minutes per week
Independent reading (read aloud, if needed): 30 minutes per day
Other reading activities (e.g. Newsela): 30 minutes per day
iReady Math : 40 minutes per week
Other math activities (e.g. Xtra Math): 30 minutes per day
Founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics provides effective innovative, freely accessible resources
Subject: Social Studies
Grade(s): 3-8
Music Lab allows students to compose their own songs, explore rhythms and much more!
Subject(s): Music
Grade(s): K-2, 3-5, 6-8. 9-10, 11-12
Grade 6 - Grade 8
iReady ELA: 40 minutes per week
Independent reading: 40 minutes per day
Other ELA activities (e.g. Newsela): 20 - 30 minutes per day
iReady Math: 40 minutes per week
Other math activities (e.g. Khan Academy): 40 minutes per week
Social Studies Activities (e.g. iCivics Games, PBS News Hour Extra, etc): 60 minutes per week
We encourage students of all ages to create an activity log to track their daily activity. Students can choose activities they find enjoyable (e.g. walk, jog, jumping-jacks etc.). Depending on age, students benefit from different amounts of activities, but at least 30 minutes a day is a good starting point.
Subject(s): Movement
Grade(s): All
Additional Resources to Support & Supplement Learning at Home (expand to see list)
HUGE List - PreK-12 Kids at Home Activities Dashboard - Spreadsheet
Incredible Resources for Parents & Teachers During School Closures - (large list of resources)
Virtual Field Trips - over 30 Virtual Field trips with Links
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.
Virtual Museums
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
Free Subscriptions: List of Education companies offering free subscriptions
Free Learning Websites for Kids
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
All Subjects
Reading/English Language Arts
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) - Get set up for Accelerated Literacy Success!
Parent's Guide for Reading and Writing at Home (Hanover)
Age of Learning - With digital resources for Pre-school through 8th Grade
ABCMouse a learning resource for ages 2 to 8 (Redeem Code: SCHOOL1446)
Adventure Academy - Open for students ages 8 to 13 (Redeem Code: SCHOOL1446)
ReadingIQ - a digital library and literacy
Math
Math
Zearn
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 - Math (free access)
Math playground - Free worksheets and games
Free Math sites for kids - 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
Current Events/Social Studies
Zinn Education Project - Teaching People's History