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