In these unprecedented times, I feel comfort in seeing how we are all coming together. I know how difficult this is for everyone, and the thought of being stuck at home for weeks can feel overwhelming. I decided to compile a list of my favorite online and screen free activities. Below you will find some things to make social-distancing and extended breaks more fun and educational. I am starting off with some self care tips for kids and families because in these times.... that should come first. I will be updating this often! Please take care!
These resources should be free, although with a few you may have to sign up for an account.
To the students in my class. I miss you! (And those of you who are not my students, believe me you are missed too!) You all rocked your persuasive essays. I am so proud! Might as well take your talents and enter this contest... you could win $500! :)
Essay Contest - Why Sports Matter
Self CareAt home Mindfulness Activities
Online Activities
Mindfulness Smiling Mind - Mindfulness Activities Stop Breath Think Kids - Mindfulness Activities Get Active Cosmic Yoga for Kids YouTube Yoga GoNoodle YouTube Activity channel Just Dance YouTube Dance channel Let's Dance YouTube channel created by a PE teacher Active Family Activities Little Twisters Yoga Social Emotional Wellness Social Emotional Skills Discovery Channel Virtual Field Trip How to Deal With Negative Thinking Curiosity - A site for life long learners Random Acts of Kindness Keeping with a Schedule For me, part of self care is having a schedule.
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Enrichment ActivitiesPassion Projects - I made this project to guide kids through researching whatever it is they are passionate about. It’s intended for classroom, distant learning use, but if you’re looking for something engaging for your child it can work as an individual project too!
Resources for Gifted Learners (but really resources for ALL learners.
Wonderopolis- website where a "wonder of the day" submitted by students is explored. Students can read for themselves (or there is audio available for students who need help with reading). Each "wonder of the day" is accompanied with "wonder words" for vocabulary development and a short comprehension quiz. |
Science and EngineeringScreen Free Science - At home experiments and STEM activities
Dad Lab - So many great activities! Aimed at younger kids but fun for older kids too! Online Activities
NASA STEM Activities Mystery Science All of the science topics currently free! Bill Nye, Our favorite 90s science expert Crash Course Kids, Short clips teaching kids about science Kids.nationalgeographic.com, Brainpop Not just science specific- information on all subjects Science Podcasts for Kids Coding Scratch - Coding Kodable - Coding for ages 4-10 Code.org - This link will bring you to Star Wars coding but there are a lot of great activities to explore on the main site! |
MathScreen Free Math Activities - Math games and other fun!
Online Activities
Khan Academy - Short tutorials and online practice Zearn.org Short tutorials and online practice Freckle Other Online Learning Activities (Very Long List!) |
Language Arts
Online Activities
Common Lit - My favorite online reading resource for upper grades- search stories by grade, genre or literary device Fluency and Fitness Free for the next month - better for younger kids. Scholastic Learn from Home - Free resources for at home learning iReady - (Need an account) Storyline Online Read Alouds by Famous Actors Hip-Hop Reading Lessons I have not used this but looks rad ;) Vooks - An Online streaming library. Parents get one month free. Teachers get one year free. Brainpop Not just SS specific- information on all subjects For Younger Kids Alphablocks Teach Your Monster to Read https://www.highlightskids.com/games Free Printable Resources for Littles - Carrots are Orange - (Beyond Language Arts- a bunch of great resources for young kids. Focus on Montessori philosophy, |
Social StudiesWho Was...?
Crash Course US History Time for Kids Smithsonian for Kids Journey Through Time BBC Project Explorer - Travel and learn about culture Interactive History - Us History |
Virtual Field Trips |
ArtLunch Doodles - Art Tutorials
Art for Kids Hub What We Do All Day - Art Activities but so much more! Artsology: Art Games for Kids Art Lessons Music |
Screen Free Activities Just for FunScreen Free Family Fun Ideas!
What We Do All Day - Indoor Activities for Kids What We Do All Day - All the Book Recommendations you will ever need. There are lists by age, interest, topic... This blog is the best. Montessori Nature Blog - So many great activities Dad Lab - So many great activities! Aimed at younger kids but fun for older kids too! 30 Day LEGO Challenge |
Life Skills |
For Adults Too!
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