Elementary USD 497 List of Free Educational Resources

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1	Content Area	Company	Link	Description
2	Art	Mark Kistler	https://markkistler.com/?fbclid=IwAR37pyxPHEoYo1NYOcbMBnlpFKacPFIc2hH67dMg83CxvycKsITEDS7IAZk	Offering free access to free, virtual, live webcasts for art/drawing lessons for students needing to work from home during this period.
3	Creativity	Minecraft: Education Edition	https://education.minecraft.net/	A game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment.
4	Handwriting	Handwriting Heroes	https://appytherapy.com/handwriting-heroes/	Handwriting Heroes is a multisensory handwriting curriculum that teaches children how to form their letters through animations, stories and song.
5	Health and Nutrition	Choose My Plate	https://www.choosemyplate.gov/	Nutritional information for students and families. Games and activities for students to play
6	Languages	Rockalingua	https://rockalingua.com/	Music Based Spanish Learning
7	Math	DeltaMath	https://deltamath.com/overview	Delta Math is a free website for teachers and students covering a wide range of math content from middle school through AP Calculus.
8	Math	DreamBox Learning	https://www.dreambox.com/at-home	DreamBox is an adaptive, online K-8 math program designed to complement classroom instruction with at-home access so that students can login anytime, anywhere.
9	Math	ExloreLearning Reflex	https://www.reflexmath.com/trial	Adaptive and individualized for grades 2-6, Reflex is the most effective system for mastering basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
10	Math	Greg Tang Math	https://gregtangmath.com/challenges
11	Math	Illustrative Math	https://www.illustrativemathematics.org	Illustrative Mathematics 6–8 Math is a problem-based core mathematics curriculum for grades 6–8 that develops students' mathematical thinking skills through questioning, discussion, and real-world contexts and connections.
12	Math	IXL	https://www.ixl.com/membership/teachers/trial/closure	IXL is a platform that takes personalized learning, which is really complex, and makes it simple for teachers to implement effectively in their classrooms. IXL is built on four key components: comprehensive K-12 curriculum, a Continuous Diagnostic, personalized guidance, and actionable real-time Analytics.
13	Math	Kansas Association of Teaching Math Resources	https://katm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Math-Resources-by-Type-of-Learning.pdf	The form is separated into grade bands along the left and by learning experience along the top. Every grade band has at least one item listed in each learning experience type.
14	Math	Prodigy Math	https://www.prodigygame.com/
15	Math	Unlock Math	http://www.unlockmath.com/	UnLock Math offers online math curriculum for grades 6-12.
16	Multiple	123 Homeschool4Me	https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables/	Free printable worksheets and educational activities to help making learning fun. Resources arranged by grade or subject.
17	Multiple	2Simple	https://2simple.com/blog/using-purple-mash-when-school-closed/	Purple Mash is a website designed for children aged 3-11. It contains many creative tools ie: coding, animation, publishing, art and also applications for maths, spelling and grammar. Teachers can ‘set work’ for children easily then view / comment on completed files. Both can be used on any tablet or computer with a web browser.
18	Multiple	ABC Mouse Learnimg Academy	https://www.ageoflearning.com/schools	ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, is a comprehensive, research-validated curriculum for preschool through second grade, available on all major digital platforms and used by tens of millions of children to date. ACCESS INFORMATION
19	Multiple	All Kids Network	https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/	We offer FREE educational resources, worksheets, writing prompts, themed coloring pages, craft and snack ideas for parents, teachers & caregivers.
20	Multiple	Edmodo	https://go.edmodo.com/distancelearning/
21	Multiple	HippoCampus	https://hippocampus.org/	Explore over 7,000 free videos in 13 subject areas.You can create a free account and create customized playlists too.
22	Multiple	i-Ready	https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school
23	Multiple	Khan Academy Kids	https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-kids/id1378467217	Khan Academy Kids is a free, award-winning online education program for children ages 2 - 7. Our mobile app was designed by child development experts at Stanford University and engages kids in core subjects like early literacy, reading, writing, language, and math, while encouraging creativity and building social-emotional skills. It is age-appropriate, personalized based on where your child is at, and engaging.
24	Multiple	PBS Learning Media	https://kera.pbslearningmedia.org/	PBS LearningMedia is a free, PreK-12 digital media service available to educators nationwide. Our free service offers teachers access to more than 30,000 learning materials aligned to state and national standards, including 25,000+ videos, interactive lesson plans, media galleries and more to enrich classroom instruction.
25	Multiple	PebbleGo by Capstone	https://pebblego.com/free-pebblego-capstone-interactive-access-school-closures?fbclid=IwAR0ldr6TT3grhEDzJ_fEpYvNGG13kqYo5ogwEqYneW7QBkX8L4u7cEIS0nE	PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
26	Multiple	Smithsonian	https://learninglab.si.edu/distancelearning	The Smithsonian is committed to supporting teachers and their students around the globe as they face unprecedented new learning challenges. Here, on the Learning Lab, teachers have access to millions of digital resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more.
27	Multiple	SplashLearn	https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044282794-How-SplashLearn-can-help-you-manage-your-class-effectively-during-Coronavirus-outbreak	SplashLearn is a curriculum-aligned learning program that covers kindergarten to grade 5 math skills through engaging games. It’s available on iOS, Android and web.
28	Multiple	Starfall	https://www.starfall.com/h/	Starfall.com is a powerful tool that provides hours and hours of engaging educational content for pre-school and grade school kids. It uses animation and sound to engage children in the learning process.
29	Multiple	The Good and the Beautiful	https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/	There is free homeschool curriculum out there, but nothing like this! We offer free course sets (Levels 1–5) that combine and thoroughly cover phonics, reading, writing, spelling, literature, grammar, punctuation, art, and geography—all in one easy-to-use, beautiful course.
30	Multiple	Turtle Diary	https://www.turtlediary.com/	Introduce kids to new, exciting ways of learning with the help of fun online games, videos, experiments, puzzles, coloring sheets, and more! TurtleDiary activities pair with the appropriate grade level to enhance retention of material and increase success in the classroom.
31	Multiple	Zearn	https://www.zearn.org/	Top-rated K-5 curriculumbuilds deep understandingand a love of learning math forall students
32	Multiple contents	BrainPop	https://educators.brainpop.com/2020/02/19/free-brainpop-access-for-schools-affected-by-the-corona-virus/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access
33	Music	MusicFirst	https://www.musicfirst.com/	MusicFirst Classroom is the only comprehensive learning management system (LMS) for K-12 music education.
34	Music	QuaverEd	https://www.quavermusic.com/info/at-home-resources/	Seriously Fun teaching and learning for PreK-8 general music teachers and their students.
35	Nutrition	Nomster Chef	https://www.nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library	Illustrated recipes designed to help kids age 2-12 cook with their grown-ups. Recipes encourage culinary skills, literacy, math, and science.
36	Occupational Therapy	The OT Toolbox	https://www.theottoolbox.com/	On The OT Toolbox, there are many free resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play.
37	PE	Basketball	Ball Handling Drills Tutorial	If you have a basketball or playground ball, practice some of the ball handling drills and challenges that we worked on in PE over the last few weeks
38	PE	Dance Fitness	https://youtu.be/_swUGtEpazY	Dance fitness is a fun way to get your heart rate up and increase improve your cardio vascular health
39	PE	Fitness Circuit Training	https://darebee.com/workouts/beginner-circuit-workout.html	The Beginner Circuit workout is as good a place as any for you to start your fitness journey. It will work your body, it will make you sweat and it will help your mind focus so you can get through it correctly.
40	PE	GoNoodle	https://www.gonoodle.com/	GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
41	PE	Jump Rope (fitness)	Single Jump Rope Tricks	Learn how to jump rope and do tricks and then try the partner work.
42	PE	Little Twisters Yoga & Emotional Wellness	https://littletwistersyoga.com/online-store/
43	PE	PE SPARK Curriculum (K-12)	https://sparkpe.org/free-lesson-downloads	SPARK Physical Education and Physical Activity lesson plans. If you’re searching for lesson plans based on inclusive, fun PE-PA games or innovative new ideas, click on one of the links below
44	Reading	Capstone Interactive eBooks	www.mycapstonelibrary.com
45	Reading	DreamScape	https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/	Engaging reading game for grades 2-8 that combines strategy, engagement, and imaginative reading passages to create a fun, curriculum-aligned literacy game.
46	Reading	Newsela	https://newsela.com/about/blog/preparing-for-distance-learning-due-to-school-closures/
47	Reading	Phonics Hero	https://www.phonicshero.com/	Phonics Hero teaches school-aged children to read and spell with systematic phonics. Using a step-by-step approach, the 850 games teach children the 44 sounds, the reading and spelling of words, and how to conquer sentences. Available on tablets and computers.
48	Reading	Reading A to Z	https://www.readinga-z.com/	Thousands of downloadable, projectable, printable teacher materials, covering all the skills necessary for effective reading instruction.
49	Reading	Readorium	https://www.readorium.com/covid-19-remote-learning/	Readorium is an award-winning, automatically adaptive reading in science program teaches nonfiction reading skills as it guides students through science books aligned to National & State Standards.
50	Reading	ReadWorks	https://www.readworks.org/	ReadWorks is an online resource of reading passages and lesson plans for students of all levels K-12.
51	Reading	Scholastic	https://www.dropbox.com/s/6rzu1pxpcvvpc47/FREE%20VIRTUAL%20LEARNING%20RESOURCES%20PROVIDED%20BY%20SCHOLASTIC.pdf?dl=0	Scholastic has created a learning hub that provides 20 days of learning experiences for students in grades PreK-9+ across the content areas. The company is also providing free access to other digital learning programs. Information provided in this link. Please feel free to share.
52	Reading	Snapplify	https://engage.snapplify.com/?fbclid=IwAR3UnFHIjN5YHUc7uioOiTSggYuf0xtDrv3RUcO8ziQAyVWUT5PUm9SGT4g	Snapplify offers a library of 50 000+ free e-books. Teachers can sign up for free and also claim exclusive teacher benefits. Excellent to send free e-books to your kids and get them to read while they are at home!
53	Reading	Wonderopolis.org	http://wonderopolis.org/	Short videos and readings that answers various burning questions for students. There are vocabulary challenges and comprehension questions.
54	Science	Discovery K12	http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/	Discovery K12 provides a complete online curriculum for pre-k to 12th grade. All main subjects are covered, plus extra curriculum courses.
55	Science	Everyday Earth	https://www.everyday-earth.com/	Everyday Earth is an interactive video earth science based curriculum supplement.
56	Science	ExploreLearning Gizmos	https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=Controller.dspFreeAccount&_ga=2.32190458.558305376.1569190470-443864285.1556293744	Gizmos are online simulations that excite curiosity and invite interaction. We’ve got over 400 Gizmos in our library covering topics and concepts in math and science for grades 3-12. Gizmos help students dig deeper into subjects and really understand challenging concepts.
57	Science	ExploreLearning Science4Us	https://www.science4us.com/trial/	Science4Us covers Inquiry, Physical Science, Life Science and Earth & Space Science with lessons specifically designed for K-2 students.
58	Science	National Geographic Kids	https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
59	Science	The Science Spot	https://sciencespot.net/Pages/classhome.html	Take-home science projects that can be completed with or without Internet access; other resources useful in eLearning.
60	Science-Core Resource	Mystery Science	https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning	To help all these teachers during school closures, we at Mystery Science just finished going through all our lessons, pulling the easiest ones to do from home, and putting them all up for free on a page to make it easy.
61	Social Emotional	Peekapak	https://www.peekapak.com/schoolclosures	Free access to the entire platform of digital social emotional learning curriculum, storybooks, family activities and personalized learning games for students.
62	STEM	Defined Learning	https://www.definedstem.com/elearning-projects/	Our hands-on projects are based on situations in STEM careers to help learners discover their passions and choose a pathway to a promising future.
63	STEM	The Concord Consortium	https://learn.concord.org	A collection of hundreds of free K-12 STEM resources, from standalone models and simulations to short activities and weeklong sequences of curriculum materials.
64	Typing	Nitro Type	https://www.nitrotype.com/	Students improve the foundational skill of typing by competing in fast-paced races against their friends.
65	Typing	Typing Club	www.typingclub.com
66	History	Smithsonian	Smithsonian	Official website of the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the world.
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