Social Distancing Educational Resources

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1	Social Distancing Educational Resources
2	1. This is a living document. I will be adding to this document as I discover and vet various resources. If the resource seemed too complicated to procure or only led to a short trial with a credit card requirement, I did not list it. The assumption I have made is that if teachers are wanting digital resources, they likely already have a learning management system such as Canvas or Google Classroom, so I didn't list many systems like that. I wanted all of these resources to be able to be used by both teachers and parents. 2. Another important factor is that these grade bands are based on my judgement after playing around with the link a bit. If anyone working for a website or tool has a correction, or if you try something and the grade bands don't seem to align, please let me know.
3	Places for Text Access	Description	Grade Level
4	Common Lit	This is a digital library of an assortment of texts, featuring multiple topics and genres. There are several text sets by topic and theme, so if you're asking students to read through a topic, this is a great resource!	3-12
5	Epic! Books	40K+ books including comics, novels, picture books, audio books, you name it! Books can be read to students. There are also helpful links to inquiry-based projects.	EC-7
6	NewsELA	Informational articles updated daily on a variety of topics. Lexile level can be adjusted and each article can be paired with questions and annotation devices.	2-12
7	Libby by Overdrive	If you have a library card, this app connects to your public library account and allows you to check out ebooks!	All level
8	Listenwise	Short micro-podcasts on topics from all contents. The free version includes several discussion questions, whereas the premium will include assessments. The link will take you to the request to premium, but anyone can create a free account at the basic website.	3-12
9	Pebble Go	Pebble Go is a database for students! You do have to put specific information in about school closures, but it seems to be a simple process. Students can investigate various topics of interests to learn more about animals, places, etc.	K-3
10	Scholastic	Not only do you get access to Book Flix and the Watch and Learn Library, but Scholastic provides mini lessons to do with books and suggested activities for each day!	EC-12
11	Blog Post - Pernille Ripp	In her post, Pernille lists places you can find picture book read-alouds of books that do not infringe upon copyright restrictions (which is very important).	All Level
12	NY Times- Corona Resources	I love NY Times for lots of reasons, but if you're wanting to challenge your students to use what's happening in the world as a way to increase their critical thinking/literacy skills, this is a fantastic curated set of texts.	9-12
13	Audible (Free Student Page)	Audible has curated a selection of free audio books for students. Several choices per age group, plus a collection of "classics."	EC-12
14	Entire Animorphs Series	The 54 book series Animorphs is available in ebook format for free!	3-6
15	New York Public Library	Over 300,000 titles for free (ebook format) through the NYPL	EC-12
16	Resources for Publishing	Description	Grade Level
17	Book Creator	This website & app is a great way for students to have some fun publishing their own books about any subject. Online, you can create a free account that lets you publish up to 40 books without paying. If you are using your phone or iPad, you can download Book Creator One for free (the paid version is $4.99, and you have access to more features, including comics).	All Levels
18	Anchor	Anchor is a tool in which students can create their own podcasts. You can record, add music/effects, and edit your podcast, then publish, all for free!	All Levels (will need adult assistance K-8 to publish)
19	Genially	Templates for infographics, presentations and more!	6-12
20	Nimbus Capture	Record and annotate on web pages	6-12
21	Storyboard That	A website where students can digitally design a storyboard, featuring a variety of genres and types. You can design characters, setting, and colors as well!	4-12
22	Adobe Spark	This website allows students to create visual stories. I prefer the video option; it's app based or web based, and very user friendly!	K-12
23	Other Content Resources	Description	Grade Level
24	Read Write Think	Free resource for lesson ideas, graphic organizers, and all things literacy.	K-12
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26	Breakout EDU	Normally used for classroom "escape room" style learning, this resource has curated several digital escape rooms that are content based across math, science, social studies and ELAR (and more) and are organized by grade level. Students can simply go to the website and play! Each game shows which grade level and content it utilizes, plus overall learning topics.	All Levels
27	Brain Pop	Movies, games and activities on all subjects!	K-6
28	Circletime	Several classes available to teach your child. Read alouds, science, yoga, and other topics!	0-6 year old
29	CK-12	This is a resource in which there are premade lessons for various grade levels and topics. You can create a "class" and assign your student different lessons and tasks!	All Levels
30	Conjuguemos	Various LOTE lessons with learning and listening activities, complete with assessments. When you sign up for free it will upgrade you temporarily to premium but there's no credit card, so no commitment. :)	9-12
31	Membean	Vocabulary resource that individualizes instruction for each student. Account is free until September 1.	6-12
32	Prodigy	Math game that resembles old school Zelda in appearance. The math content is differentiated by grade level. Students can create their own avatar and have "wizard battles" where they solve math problems to cast spells. It's really fun!	K-8
33	Discovery Education	Please Read: This specific link connects to resources specific to helping students understand the current pandemic and corona virus. If you have access to Discovery Education (if you are a Region 11 ISS contract holder, you do) you can access all of the resources! There's also a request form anyone can fill out right now to use Discovery Education that does not require a district admin approval. D.E. is a collection of videos, electronic books, lessons, and other things across all contents and topics!	EC-12
34	Dyslexia Academy	This is a resource that may be helpful for parents of dyslexic students. The free account has access to the community forum and to a list of resources.	EC-12
35	Khan Academy	Khan Academy is a free resource where students can be assigned an entire course, or get practice in specific skills. The material aligns very well with SAT/ACT practice for upper grades.	3-12
36	Fiveable	Free AP Resources! All subjects	9-12
37	Freckle	A differentiation platform for all subjects, all grade levels. Student data is sent to teacher and activities are altered based on student performance to each student's level.	K-12
38	Fluency and Fitness	Students review reading and math topics, while experiencing opportunities for active movement. Parents get 3 free weeks.	K-2
39	HippoCampus	Over 7,000 free videos in 13 different subjects.	6-12
40	InThinking	Teaching resources for IB classes.	9-12
41	Izzit.org	Videos and Lessons on relevant, current thematic topics and events. Spanning several subjects and cross-curricular lessons.	K-12
42	PBS Learning Media	Videos on multiple subjects; series of current event learnings	EC-12
43	Minecraft for Education	Lessons using Minecraft spanning subjects and grade levels. The free account includes a free trial of the coding lessons!	EC-12
44	Mystery Science	Free science mini-lessons for elementary students! Written in formats for both teachers and parents.	K-5
45	PenPal Schools	This platform allows classes across the world to connect with each other over various topics.	All Levels
46	Rockalingua	Music based Spanish lessons. Includes video, games, online dictionaries.	All Levels
47	Scholastic	Highly recommend this resource. You can select a grade band and have access to mini lessons for each day, with text access and activity suggestions! No approval needed- Scholastic gives you the login codes!	EC-12
48	Sight Reading Factory	Free exercises for students to practice sight reading for music.	All Levels, depending on one's background in music
49	Typing Club	Lessons based on skill that progress as typing skills progress.	3-12
50	Raising Dragons	Several interactive art projects for young kids	Elementary
51	Cosmic Kids Yoga	Kid-friendly yoga on YouTube Kids, themed based on songs and movies. So much fun!	Elementary
52	GoNoodle	Great for a brain break, or for some quick P.E. movement! on YouTube.	All ages (it's fun!)
53	30 Day Lego Challenge	Looking for something for freetime, art, creativity, etc? This is a fun printable to encourage kids to use their imaginations with LEGOs. I plan on pairing this with the show "Lego Masters" because several of the days and themes match up!	All Ages
54	Scholabox	Monthly boxes come with books and curriculum on specific topics! Right now, instructional guides and family guides are available for free upon request.	All Levels
55	At Home with Kwame Alexander	Free resources, videos and lesson ideas from author Kwame Alexander.	6-12
56	NY Times- Daily Writing Prompts	Free writing prompts each day.	7-12
57	Student/Teacher Feedback Forums	Description	Grade Level
58	Classtime	Similar to an LMS. Provides assessment and feedback tools.	6-12th	*Note: I am not comfortable recommending video messaging or other apps like this to anyone not in at least middle school. This is a tool that should be used carefully and thoughtfully with your students.
59	EdConnect	Video Messaging for Teachers and Students	6-12
60	Flipgrid	Online boards where students and teachers can post short video responses to text, video, or questions.	K-12
61	Google Hangouts Meet	Host video forums with students or with other families (if you're a parent); individuals can type into the sidebar to chat in addition to live stream	9-12 (unless with adult assistance or teacher-led discussion)
62	Kahoot	Interactive quizzes to assess students on a variety of topics	K-12
63	Nearpod	Teachers can create interactive lessons, or students can select from pre-made interactive lessons. Takes normal presentations and makes them much more engaging! Several lessons on Nearpod are tied to current events/issues to promote learning transfer.	K-12
64	Parlay	This site creates opportunity for collective inquiry. Starting with an essential question, students can read materials, write responses, and engage in a digital socratic seminar. Teachers can provide feedback to the class or to individual students. Topics span across contents. Parlay is free until May 14.	6-12
65	Virtual Field Trips	Description	Grade Level
66	Connect2Texas	Connect2Texas is a network of Texas-based educational content providers including museums, cultural, historical, and scientific organizations, and authors. These providers utilize interactive videoconferencing to deliver live educational programs and professional development to school children and educators across the country. Bring the scientists, experts, and authors directly to your students without leaving the classroom! NO ACCOUNT NECESSARY- just click on the link! I love this resource!	All Levels
67	San Diego Zoo	The kids' website for the San Diego Zoo has opportunities for students to research various animals and watch videos of animal interactions. There are printables and games, too!	Elementary
68	Boston Children's Museum	Take a virtual tour through this museum!	Elementary
69	The Louvre	Several exhibits offer virtual tours via the website.	All Levels
70	Yellowstone National Park	The park's website allows you to virtually visit many highlights within their grounds.	All Levels
71	Mars	Explore the surface of Mars through the lens of the Rover.	All Levels
72	Georgia Aquarium	Several live animal cameras, including the beluga whale, otter, piranha, and more!	All Levels
73	British Museum	Connected to Google, students can explore the museum and click on various exhibits and artifacts to learn about places and people all over the world!	All Levels
74	Guggenheim Museum	You can explore the spiral staircase and look at the famous art along the walls.	All Levels
75	National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.	If you have the Google Arts and Culture app you can access several in-museum features. Lots of art to be viewed!	6-12
76	12 Digital Museum Tours	Several art museums around the world; digitally you can have access to many collections!	6-12
77	Zoo Atlanta Panda	You can watch this sweet panda from his exhibit via webcam!	All Levels
78	Ouwehand Park Polar Bear Cubs	Live webcam to see this polar bear family!	All Levels
79	Virtual Field Trip Lesson Plan - Read Write Think	Great activity to pair with any virtual field trip!	3-5
80	Skype for Education	Through Skype, you can do virtual field trips, or "mystery" Skype from another group around the world!	K-12 (adult assistance)
81	Live Interactions/Lessons	Description	Grade Level
82	Jarrett J. Krosoczka lessons	Every weekday at 1pm CT, author Jarrett Krosoczka will be webcasting drawing/illustrating lessons.	All Level
83	Scholastic Book Fest	Friday, March 27 from 2-4pm. Online festival with authors, activities, etc that students can explore!	All Level
84	Author Read Alouds (livestream)	Stimola Literary Studio has curated several author/illustrator read alouds all in one place. These events are livestreamed.	All Level
85	"Make" Art lessons	Based out of the "Make" facebook account, each weekday the host will do an art lesson for all levels. These lessons will take place on weekdays at 1pm CT.	All Level
86	Ben Clanton author visit	Author of the "Narwhal and Jelly" books, Ben Clanton will talk about lots of fun things and draw with viewers of this Facebook Live event (from the Narwhal and Jelly FB page). Right now, the scheduled events are Wed, March 18 at 11am PST and Fri, March 20 at 2pm PST.	Elementary (but honestly all level if you enjoy graphic novels!)
87	Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems	Mo Willems, author of the Piggie & Gerald books, will be doing live broadcasts every weekday at 1pm ET.	Elementary...but I'm in my 30s and am very excited.
88	Daily Book Readings with Author Kenneth Oppel	Kenneth Oppel will be reading parts of his books daily. He writes YA fantasy, and his read alouds are less than 15 minutes each!	5-12
89	15 Broadway Musicals	Great resource for theater teachers. List of Broadway musicals that can be accessed from home, and where to stream them.	9-12
90	Houston Zoo Live	Zookeepers are hosting live events at 11am CT every weekday. It's through Facebook, so students can type questions as the keepers share things about the animals they are showing (elementary students may need adult assistance with this)	All Level
91	Center for Puppetry	The Center for Puppetry will be streaming live shows.	EC-4
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