JCPS & Educational Resources:

Comcast: Low-income families who live in a Comcast service area qualify for 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month. This offer is for new customers only. Visit the website at internetessentials.com or call: 1-855-846-8376 (English) or 1-855-765-6995 (Spanish)

Zoom: Zoom is a common video conferencing software currently being used by schools and universities for virtual classes. You can read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and download the software for free at Zoom Support, or visit the website at zoom.us.

JCPS Parent & Student Support: If you need help for the JCPS Chromebook (or haven’t received one yet), you can visit the Non Traditional Instruction 2.0 Site for all technical issues.

JCPS Online Libraries: Along the left hand side of the Library Media Services website, you can find Library Guides for all Louisville elementary, middle, and high schools. See the box labeled “School Library Media Center LibGuides.”

Teaching from Home Resources and Activities - This is a Google Doc with tips and ideas for virtual “field trips,” talking to children about the pandemic, and other resources divided by subject area.

Building an At-Home Lesson Schedule - This is a Google Doc with advice for creating a workable at home learning schedule for kids along with sample schedules.

Free Coloring Pages - These are free coloring book pages designed by an artist based in Lexington, KY. There are pages for both children and adults. They can be printed off or colored in using your phone.

Black Lives Matter at School - This is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education. There are lesson plans, classroom resources, and more.

Freedom School Toronto - This is a Canada-based youth and parent driven initiative that intervenes to fight against anti-Black racism in the school system. You can find a variety of resources here, including puzzles, workbooks, videos, and more.

Virtual Gifted and Talented Enrichment Support Materials - This is a Google Doc with links to resources from the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, divided by grade level, for K-12.

30 Days Free Self-Storage for College Students - U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self storage to college students with a college ID. Visit uhaul.com or call 1-800-GO-UHAUL to reserve a truck or trailer. U-Haul also accepts third-party pay, which enables family members to fund their loved one’s moving and storage needs.

Internet 101: Free Training Resources - This page offers links to courses such as Introduction to Email and Internet Safety.

Before 9:00 am

• Wake up

• Eat breakfast, make your bed, get dressed, put PJs in laundry

9 - 10 am

• Morning walk

• Family walk with dog

• yoga if it’s raining

10 - 11 am

• Academic time

• NO ELECTRONICS

• Soduko, flash cards, journaling, etc

11 - 12 pm

• Creative time

• Lego, drawing, crafts, play music, cook/bake, etc

12 - 12:30 pm

• Lunch

12:30 - 1:00 pm

• Chores

• Wipe kitchen table & all chairs; wipe all door handles & desk tops; wipe down bathrooms (sinks & toilets)

1 - 2:30 pm

• Quiet time

• Reading, puzzles, nap

2:30 - 4:00 pm

• Academic time

• ELECTRONICS OK

• Ipad games, virtual classroom assignments, educational shows, etc.

4 - 5 pm

• Fresh air time

• Bikes, walk the dog, play outside

5 - 6 pm

• Dinner

6 - 8 pm

• Free TV time

8 pm

• Bedtime

• All kids

9 pm

• Bedtime

• For all kids who follow the schedule & don’t fight