Home Based Education and Learning Resources for All

​In addition to the wealth of resources found on Parent Education webpages, including resource packets, videos, articles, etc., below are a collection of online tools and home based ideas for families while schools are closed. If you have an idea to add to this page, please email ssdpeda@ssdmo.org

For Special School District of St. Louis County specific resources and updates related to COVID-19, please visit the SSD public website or visit Return to School Guidance

Please note that the compilation of resources below are based on suggestions from various organizations and do not constitute an endorsement from SSD. Please make sure to check any site or resource before sharing with your student.

4-H - Free Activities for Distance Learning. 4H

ABCs of Screen Free Time at Home. Shared Google Document (not SSD created)

All About Adolescent Literacy AdLit.org

Amazing Educational Resources - Compiled for School Closing. Shared Google Document (not SSD created)

At Home Resources for Families. Shared Google Document (not SSD created)

ClassTools.net ClassTools.net

Comprehensive Guide to Remote Teaching Resources for Educators at Every Grade Book Source Banter

Coronoavirus Resources for Primary Schools Shared Google Document (not SSD created)

Creating Powerful Home Based Learning Digital Promise

Daily Free Learning Workbooks while Schools are Closed. Ed Helper

Distance Learning Resources from the Smithsonian Smithsonian Learning Lab

Education Resources, including Mental Health, for Kids, Families during Coronavirus Pandemic Aces Connection

Educational Opportunities from Home by Grade Shared Google Document

Family Resources. Tacoma Schools

Fifty YouTube Channels for Home Learning Teaching Packs

Free Resources for Virtual Learning Shared Google Document

Helpful Resources for Students and Families. Compilation of resources from an educator updated regularly.

High-Quality Sites and Apps That Are Supporting School Closures With Free Resources Shared Padlet

Home Safari Facebook Live. Cincinnati Zoo. Each weekday at 3pm EDT where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.

Household Responsibilities by Age/Stage Confident Families Confident Kids

Khan Academy Schedules for School Closure Khan Academy

Learn at Home Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic KQED

Learning at Home Links Shared Google Document

List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings Kids Activities Blog

List of Sites for Families to Use While School is Closed Shared Google Document

Livestream Activities Calendar Livestream Binders

Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation. Online educational resources for all students

Morning P.E. Class for Kids. Youtube - The Body Coach

Nine PBS Educator and Caregiver Toolkit Nine Network

Online Learning Resources Digital Promise

Online Story Books LiveBinders

Parent Resources for Education: School Closures due to COVID-19 Reading League Pennsylvania

Parent's Guide to Google Classroom Shared Google Document

Play to Learn Preschool. "Virtual Preschool" Daily circle time lessons, song, game, and story... all are welcome! Weekdays (live video) at 11:00 AM (eastern time) Facebook

Pre-K-12 Resources for Emergency Closings PBS Learning Media

Readiness Check: Help Your Child with Math and Reading at Home Be a Learning Hero

Resources for Families. National Geographic

Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Common Sense Media

​Sample Daily Schedule and Activity List Shared Google Document

Scholastic Learn from Home Scholastic

School Closure Toolkit. This toolkit includes visual supports for children with autism to use during the COVID-19 school closures Easter Seals.

Special Education Websites for Students and Parents The Sped Guru

Special Needs for Special Kids - Free Online Learning Special Needs for Special Kids

Supporting Students During COVID-19 Emerson Collective

Supporting Your Gifted Child During COVID-19 National Association for Gifted Children

Surprise! You're Homeschooling! Here are some Tips. Kids Out and About

TED Ed Video Playlist Shared Google Document

Tips for Helping Your Child Learn at Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak The Inclusive Classroom

12 Virtual Field Trips You Don't Want To Miss! Create Abilities

The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources, E-Learning, and Online Collections MCN

University of Florida Literacy Institute’s Parent Resource Hub University of Florida

Virtual Field Trips Shared Google Document

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