List compiled by Dr. Conor P. Williams, fellow at The Century Foundation, founder of the English Learners Virtual Learning Forum

Send additional resource ideas to williams@tcf.org and/or on Twitter @ConorPWilliams

Are you an educator working with dual language learners/English learners? Email Dr. Williams (williams@tcf.org) to join the EL Virtual Learning Forum.

https://www.coxcampus.org/hablemos-leamos-y-juguemos/

Online literacy and activities in Spanish

https://calcommunities.org/index.php/calmex-demo/

Mexican TV, textbooks, music, and a host of other Spanish-language resources from the Center for Applied Linguistics and the Mexican Government

https://www.chiquipedia.com/cuentos-infantiles-cortos/cuentos-clasicos/

Fairy tales and other classic stories in Spanish

http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/SimpleSearchCategory?ids=84&langid=&pnum=1&cnum=1&text=&lang=English&ilang=English

lots of books in other languages about other cultures

https://www.highlights.com/teaching-strategies?grade_level=1343

Spanish books/audiobooks from Highlights Magazine

https://freerice.com/categories/english-vocabulary

Vocabulary practice with synonyms

https://www.mama-lingua.com/free-downloads

Family literacy program with resources for caregivers and children to learn English and/or Spanish together.

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/

Online books in a range of languages. Includes narration in multiple languages.

https://stories.audible.com/discovery

Online audiobooks across a range of languages and at a wide range of levels, from elementary to high school and beyond.

https://newsela.com/about/solutions/

Free (through the end of the year) online academic reading materials

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/learning/students-can-respond-to-daily-writing-prompts-inspired-by-the-new-york-times-at-home-for-free.html

Writing prompts and articles curated for students by the New York Times

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Reading and academic lessons from Scholastic magazines

https://www.readinga-z.com/worldlanguages/spanish/authenticSpanishBooks/

Spanish language texts from Reading A-Z

Online elementary school library

https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Default.aspx

Online elementary school library

Time magazine articles for students

Reading passages (predominately non-fiction?)

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Online science-related articles, videos, games, and activities

https://www.funbrain.com/pre-k-and-k-playground

Can browse by grade; read alouds; develop skills in English

Actors read books aloud

https://www.inclined2learn.com/signup

Online guided reading (free through June 2020)

https://imaginationlibrary.com/goodnight-with-dolly/

Dolly Parton reads bedtime stories.

https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/

Free language learning platform (for 3-6 months)

Free language learning platform with ubiquitous smartphone app

Children can learn different languages

Online language learning platform (not free)

https://mangolanguages.com/info/covid19-response.cfm

Language learning resources (free during pandemic)

https://dcps.instructure.com/courses/179580/pages/learners-elementary-language-acquisition

Language learning (ESL) worksheets from DC Public Schools

Brain Pop activities built around ELs

https://try.explore-brainpop.com/prueba-brainpop

Online lessons, activities, and games across a range of subjects (in Spanish). Free during school closures.

https://writeandimprove.com/?lang=en-GB

Online writing portal that provides instant, machine-generated writing evaluations

https://www.ensenapormexico.org/yoaprendoencasa

Spanish-language activities, lessons, etc for students, families, and teachers

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v5iLZPWt1KyAq5_v8TtYAFxI6ywMnykaLqVVbNWndyY/edit#gid=0

List of international videos and resources related to anti-racism

https://elementaryenglishlanguagelearners.weebly.com/

Resources and instructional tips for teachers serving ELs

https://www.naeyc.org/math-at-home

Ideas and activities for teaching math at home to young children (kindergarten and younger)

https://www.waterfordupstart.org/

Provides 4 year olds free access to academic support

https://us.letterland.com/phonics-online?mc_cid=1735c4ac7d&mc_eid=0f33e14aa6

Online phonics resource (may only be freely available to schools who are already Letterland customers)

https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php

PreK and K content

https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledgeonthego

Academic lessons and activities from Great Minds' curricula (Eureka Math, PhD Science, Wit & Wisdom)

https://dcps.instructure.com/courses/179580/pages/learners-elementary-language-acquisition

Language learning (ESL) worksheets from DC Public Schools

https://kipp.app.box.com/v/covidresources19/folder/106880736465

Lesson plans, online resources, and learning activities from the KIPP charter schools network

https://www.education.com/lesson-plans/

https://whut.pbslearningmedia.org/

Videos, activities, lesson plans, etc from PBS

https://dcps.instructure.com/courses/179580/pages/learners

Lesson plans and academic activities from DC Public Schools

https://kipp.app.box.com/v/covidresources19/folder/106880736465

Lesson plans, online resources, and learning activities from the KIPP charter schools network

https://outschool.com/2020-school-closures-offer#abk86a3lt9

Free online lessons on a range of topics

https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/

Videos, activities, and lessons from Khan Academy

Online lessons, activities, and games across a range of subjects. Free during school closures.

https://www.pbssocal.org/education/at-home-learning/at-home-learning/

Streaming lessons aligned to California's academic standards

https://landing.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp?u=main.nypl.ny.brainfuse.com

NYPL is providing free academic tutoring via BrainFuse

Math and reading games aligned to the Common Core

https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/topics.html

Distance learning materials on a range of chemistry topics (Earth, water, food, health, periodic table)

https://go.ymcasv.org/makeconnections/?mc_cid=f006c40b23&mc_eid=fbd8b37c7f

Math lessons and activities in English and Spanish

https://www.dreambox.com/at-home

Currently free math learning environment (lots of math games)

https://learnzillion.com/resources/99913-math-instructional-videos/

Math videos (each no more than 10 minutes)

https://about.zearn.org/distance-learning?utm_campaign=distance-learning&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mailchimp&utm_content=foz-email&utm_source=Zearn+Math&utm_campaign=f26df34843-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_18_09_43_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_28cf441e67-f26df34843-499213257

Online math lessons and interactive work

Computer science and coding courses

Podcasts on ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Current Events (with ELL scaffolding)

https://www.coreknowledge.org/curriculum/

Free, downloadable ELA, social studies, and science curricula

https://news.openupresources.org/resources-teaching-learning-covid-school-closures

Online ELA curricula (including Spanish-language curricula)

Online math activities (focus on graphing)

Songs in Spanish for early learners

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

Daily (1PM) art lessons and games with renowned children's author Mo Willems (recordings available from all earlier days)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/travel-trivia/stuck-at-home-these-12-famous-museums-offer-virtual-tours-you-can-take-on-your-couch-video/ar-BB119nm6?li=BBnbfcL&fbclid=IwAR0_OBJH7lSyTN3ug_MsOeFnNgB1orTa9OBgilKJ7dhnwlVvHEsptuKkj1c

Virtual museum tours

https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/school-closures

https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/

Craft ideas, worksheets, etc

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynPublicLibraryFamily/

Online read-alouds each day

Lots of online games, shows, videos, learning activities

https://www.education.com/games/preschool/

Preschool Games

https://get.everfi.com/parent-remote-learning/

Online learning across a range of less-common topics (character development, wellness, financial readiness, career planning)

https://www.lwtears.com/programs/distance-learning

Free (through July 31) keyboarding program, also some handwriting materials (free shipping)

https://reimaginingmigration.org/learn-at-home-resources/

Learning resources related to migration

Beautiful site with stories from Native American tribes in the Midwest

Family Resources, Advice on Setting up Learning at Home

https://www.colorincolorado.org/coronavirus

Comprehensive source of information on ELs and US schools

https://www.educapeques.com/escuela-de-padres/juegos-para-ninos-2-los-6-anos.html

Offline games and activities (described in Spanish) for early and elementary-aged learners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrn-b7fPFqA

Covid-19 information/prevention video in Spanish

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/coronavirus-school-closure-support/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=031520.4

Worksheets, book lists, guidance on school closures