Parent & Teacher Resources
The researcher (and parent) in me loves to compile resources so they are available when needed. Here are a few of my favorites! If you have favorites please let me know.
Amazing resource for learning and attention issues: Understood.Org
How to talk to your child about the Coronavirus
Free BrainPop animated movie about the Coronavirus - There is even a quiz at the end!
And finally a zine to help explain the virus to our older students & our own children.
20 Learning Activities to Keep Kids Busy from Understood.org
National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases "Talking About Race" Web Portal
List of Diverse Books App: We Read Too
Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship parent resources: Common Sense Media
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My Child is Struggling to Read: Now What?
Kindergarten and First Grade Foundational Skills Practice at Home
Understood.org * a favorite of mine for all sorts of information
Strategies for Summer Reading for Children with Dyslexia
Practice Decodable Book Sets - Online & Free
National Institute of Literacy Resource Booklet
Scott County Library- Kids and Teens Section
Immersive Reading Experiences: What is Immersive Reading? More info about Immersive Reader Extension in Chrome
Bookshare - free for individuals with a print disability - iOS app to use with this app: Dolphin Easy Reader
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Online Reading Resources:
Spelling Apps
Online News
Science Resources
Assistive Apps & Technology
Take a Code Break - sign up for parents to help children learn to code!
Additional Book Lists
Grade 5 High Level Reads
Resources for Educators During Distance Learning
WideOpenSchool.Org - So AMAZING: 25 organizations pulling together to provide free curated remote learning resources on one platform for all subject areas and grade levels, PLUS help for teachers in getting it all set up. It is a new site to help families & educators adapt to online learning due to COVID19. A free collection of the best online learning experiences & activities for Ss curated by @CommonSense & organized by grade & subject.
Explora Teacher Resources available through eLibraryMN
Scholastic's Remote Learning at Home ResourcesCoronavirus Resources for Schools - From TCEA webinar "Online/Blended Learning in the Age of COVID-19" on March 9, 2020
Holly Clark and Company's Online Learning Site - all in one place - One stop shop!
Teacher Advisor - Free math lesson planning and instructional guidance with IBM's Watson AI
The Kid Should See This - great for writing prompts, critical thinking discussions, etc.
Black History Month Podcasts (not just for February!)
