Shelley KenowOne Stop Shop: Education Links for Parents and Educators
UPDATED as of 11-1-2020. I have checked the links and offers of free or free trial periods. What is remaining on the list fits those criteria at the time of posting. I apologize if any links do not work or the free promotions are no longer valid.
I have put together a list of free or free trial websites for both educators and parents to use. I have them categorized for Educators (but parents can look too ;) ) and subject area. I will add more to this list as I see them. Please visit my Facebook, or Instagram page or website for more tips.
50 States Guidances on COVID 19 Remote Learning
Mental Health Helps
https://gozen.com/ Great resource for anxiety and stress ideas
Educator and Therapist Links
https://www.readinga-z.com/ Free Trial
https://www.weareteachers.com/social-studies-websites/ 25 websites for Social Studies
https://www.abcmouse.com/abt/homepage? Free Trial for 30 Days K-2
https://www.adventureacademy.com/ 30 Day free trial Grades 3-6
https://www.k5learning.com/ Free trial and some always free material
https://newsela.com/about/distance-learning/ free
https://edsitement.neh.gov/ art, history, language, and literature
https://www.activeschoolsus.org/news-and-resources/2017-1-17-inclusive-physical-education-and-physical-activity-video-library/ Examples of Adapted PE activities. Always free
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites/ A collection of free math websites for teachers
https://www.mobymax.com/ It is free to get started
https://www.albert.io/home Middle school subjects
https://hippocampus.org/ Middle-high school ideas
https://about.vidcode.com/lovemyvidcode/2020/3/9/in-support-of-schools-facing-health-related-closure online coding and computer science curriculum specifically for teens. It teaches JavaScript, web programming, design, and more
https://www.century.tech/coronavirus-support/ Not free, $1 for the first month, then a cost every month. Intervention tool to identify and remedy gaps in a student’s education. It uses artificial intelligence to tailor the learning experience to the learner, much like an actual teacher in the classroom would.
https://www.weareteachers.com/?s=free+teacher+resources&submit=Search
https://lyrics2learn.com/ K-5 30 day free trial I had students raise their reading level by 2 grades in 1 year! Shelley K
https://ectacenter.org/topics/disaster/ti-service.asp Article with ideas for providing telehealth to early childhood students
https://tats.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2020/03/Tips-on-Working-From-Home-1.pdf Tips for teachers working from home
https://tats.ucf.edu/online-resources-for-remote-instruction/ Technical Assistance and Training System website
https://wow.boomlearning.com/ Free trial BOOM Cards and Boom Learning
https://www.kamiapp.com/ Free Basic plan Digital Classroom Hero that connects to Google Classroom
**If your school system utilizing the programs LANGUAGE! and Transmath then your students have an interactive text they can access through their student port.
**If you use Google, there is an extension called read and write. It has many features that you might find helpful including a way for you to select a passage and have your student read it while recording themselves and them thru send it to you
English/Writing/Reading
https://www.readinga-z.com/ free trial
https://www.squigglepark.com/ 2 week free trial
https://www.storylineonline.net/ free
https://www.abcmouse.com/abt/homepage8a08850bc2=T2900206735.1584199474.3922 30 Day Free Trial
https://www.typing.com/student/signup Typing, digital literacy, and coding Free
https://www.k5learning.com/ Free trial and some always free material
https://newsela.com/ free
https://www.penpalschools.com/index.html free get a pen pal anywhere in the world
https://lyrics2learn.com/ free for 30 days K-5
https://www.flocabulary.com/subjects/language-arts/ free trial
https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR132_ymiAwbwdQ4uQn5hFW9o1S8ez_1hHqI3AqIJwhztjwHFv1EocpuvVw 21 day free trial for parents
https://scholarwithin.com/online-reading-program 7 day free trial, then monthly
Early Childhood Education
https://teachmetotalk.com/ Online Speech program some free
Math
www.khanacademy.com free
https://www.ixl.com/ free trial (daily limit of free questions)
https://www.prodigygame.com/ free
https://www.mangahigh.com/en-gb/blog/2020-03-06-free-access-schools-online-maths-coronavirus Free trial Middle to High school level
https://www.adventureacademy.com/ 30 day free trial for ages 8-13 in several subjects
https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/?fbclid=IwAR3lOKTvaWfyKULEDcwL_KFFs1K0GyMFaOF9vNTrX7Z9K-Rj0N0z8Fry0uk card games to teach math skills
Social Studies
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ free
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ free
https://sheg.stanford.edu/history-lessons free
https://earth.google.com/web/@0,0,0a,22251752.77375655d,35y,0h,0t,0r free
Science
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ free
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html free
https://www.discoverymindblown.com/ free
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ free
https://www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4.html free
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZWJfIdZOpP4&fbclid=IwAR2QqgGmmecT7efj5gaQtt5IqOlrWXfx9hskBwERnU5eJ-RQrj3PGkMibfk how to make a cotton ball launcher
PE-all free
http://mrgym.com/SmallSpace.htm
https://www.gonoodle.com/ kids earn points as they go through
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LndXdPdKaQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY8yixtVGMs
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLearningStation lots of options!
Go to youtube.com and type in Yoga for kids...you’ll get hundreds of free options
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng4teg-169M Adapted Yoga
Art
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours Virtual Tours of 12 museums
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour Virtual Tour of the Smithsonian
https://www.thecolor.com/ printable coloring pages
http://coloritbynumbers.com/online online coloring options
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/10-minute-crafts-for-kids-1250670 Craft ideas for kids
Questions about FAPE and or compensatory services
From the Department of Education
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https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/coronavirus-school-closings-legal-faqs?_ul=1*128gjah*domain_userid*YW1wLVFZbHVzQnV3Mk5SNnF5ak9teWtFT2c. Legal FAQs on the Coronavirus, School Closings, and Special Education from Understood.org
Article and tips for dealing with the situation
https://dogdigz.com/therapy-dog-autism/ An article about the benefits of having a therapy dog for a child with autism.
https://adayinourshoes.com/covid-19-how-to-not-freak-out-if-you-have-a-disabled-child/ how to not freak out
https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/blog LOTS of articles and videos about collaborative ways to work with the schools right now
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/child-with-autism-on-coronavirus/?utm_source=sharebar&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=mashshare&fbclid=IwAR1-_rkKPkkEWK5_juQe5bslaOMrbOAKZV4Wb9_9EI881Vg-ZZ6gVrH31Ik article on how to talk to your children about coronavirus
https://gozen.com/Great material on dealing with and managing stress and anxiety, some free
Link to Apps available for children with special needs
Virtual Field Trips and Other
https://freedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-fieldtrips/fbclid=IwAR1Ud3n0kVIq9wulNTIt_de_zF2hYHwoC70C53ckEL0E62JqLpg6bAolmSE Links to virtual field trips
https://pbskids.org/ PBS kids free
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/worksheets/ worksheets for all elementary grades and subjects
https://www.education.com/worksheets/ worksheets
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/ (my favorite) fee to join but many items are also free
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen Listen to stories online
https://mommypoppins.com/ free activities of all kinds
https://www.romper.com/p/while-disney-world-disneyland-are-closed-take-your-kids-on-virtual-rides-22622893?fbclid=IwAR1jXWpeR1rHh9ubMp33c9J0mNy_iq3lC3PpFIDGOiQb66bN-2J0bSUgq9w Virtual riding of activities at Disneyworld and Disneyland
https://www.americandairy.com/news-and-events/dairy-diary/dairy-farming/virtual-farm-tours-while-youre-stuck-at-home.stml?fbclid=IwAR1yS0feJWJT4Mvqpx4B26Bv9gEX9_TEKokkJmeYVaLsfrc02UScS7o51Jc Virtual Farm Tour (broken down by ages)
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR2CTV72HJbApnfvSHv1JVpkGql02XMTzL9SxPm0q7zuB_E7DMENdx47vDo more virtual trips (some are same as first entry)
https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home?fbclid=IwAR2L9AjZd_P1g8W3m4mWPJkfWYjATWSV9bBTcVhGiehYKS9RxhFSIrqC6_I Online Broadway Shows
https://savedyouaspot.com/2020/03/12/20-screen-free-things-to-do-with-your-kids-indoors-when-school-is-closed/?fbclid=IwAR3YaV9i_Gq1nP2XFu4ZmqkN6xeiXpaLBjcznFa_sRjFzBlRJ0fZJkHxDYg 20 nonscreen activities to do with your kids
https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/minute-to-win-it-games-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR059Jb1XQWZeRrB0WW61qsR0aJpsPWxpYSyLdon-WBcWeaTURR27bTPcR8 Minute To Win It Games
https://info.flipgrid.com/ Free Recording and sharing of short videos for lessons
Educational Game websites
https://mrnussbaum.com/ all subjects and various levels
mathplayground.com math games
This is a picture of an example schedule. It is just for an idea, you do not have to follow this schedule. If it works for your family, then please use it.
How to deal with the anxiety going on currently.
