Distance Learning - Classroom Resources - CDE Distance Learning Guidance

Distance Learning Options

Resources, Routines, and Recommendations

CDE Distance Learning Resources - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/distancelearning.asp

Google for Education Teacher Center - https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/certification_level1

Collaborative Classroom.org - Guidance for Remote Learning - https://www.collaborativeclassroom.org/collaborative-classroom-guidance-for-remote-learning/

Google Classroom Support for Parents - Parent Guide

LEAs should assess how all students will be able to access e-learning, looking at all of the following factors:

Whether a student has access to the internet,
Whether a student has access to a device and what alternatives exist for them to access a device,
How familiar a student is with the device and necessary support to ensure they are familiar with navigating its features, and
Additional support for teachers.

Student Curriculum Resources - All Subjects, All Grades

Khan Academy Resources & Suggested Schedule - https://www.khanacademy.org/about

Scholastic Learn at Home - https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html - Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. Search by grade level.

BrainPop - BrainPOP is here to help you and your curious learners stay informed and on-track with free access during school closures.

MysteryScience - Learn at Home Resources by Grade Level

Highlights for Kids - https://www.highlightskids.com/

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems

National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/resource-library/

PBS Nova Education - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/brand/education/

CK-12 Flexbooks - https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/

How to Smile - howtosmile.org - Search over 3,500 of the very best science and math activities on the web. Find handpicked activities from your favorite science museums, public television stations, universities, and other educational organizations. All activities are available to anyone, free of charge. Start searching now and filter by age, material costs, and learning time to find exactly what you need for your class, educational program, or family.

Math, Science, Music - https://mathsciencemusic.org/ - MathScienceMusic.org is a free toolkit for teachers, bringing together the best resources in math, science and music.

Ok Go Sandbox - https://okgosandbox.org/ - Helping students learn through the joy, wonder, and fun of OK Go’s music videos.

Science Friday - https://www.sciencefriday.com/

Open Middle - https://www.openmiddle.com/ - Challenging math problems K-12

Reading

Newsela - Newsela.com - Newsela offers students up-to-date, high-interest articles that meet students right at their level. Use this robust tool to bolster students' nonfiction reading practice,

GetEpic - The leading digital library for kids offering unlimited access to 35000 of the best children's books of all time. Sign up for a free 30 day trial to instantly access.

StoryOnline.net - The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.

Science Journal

Google Science Journal - https://sciencejournal.withgoogle.com/ - Science Journal transforms your device into a pocket-size science tool that encourages students to explore their world. As they conduct eye-opening experiments, they’ll record observations and make new, exciting discoveries.

Physical Education

GoNoodle.com - GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!

Educational Podcasts

Listen to an educational podcast! Try Brains On! If you like science, Forever Ago if you like history, or Story Pirates to hear funny stories written by kids.

Routines

CAST Assessment Resources