1 | Category | Company/Organzation | Links | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Bank of Resources | Amazing Educational Resources | http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ | List of over 100 resources |
3 | Bank of Resources | University of Houston | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G28ke5ilNGO9XzL-viM8NZ3DHE18kfJtV9G0cmzZu8E/edit?usp=sharing | The Community Design Resource Center at UH has put together a comprehensive packet full of tools, resources, and information to help the community during the outbreak. |
4 | Bank of Resources | Rice University, Boniuk Institute for Religious Tolerance | https://boniuk.rice.edu/online-classes-content | The Current COVID19 health crisis has necessitated the temporary suspension of all public events and classes. In response to these closures, Boniuk Institute has compiled our online content onto one page for easy browsing. Read, watch, think and learn from the comfort of your living room. |
5 | Best Practices for teaching from home | ED Navigator | https://www.ednavigator.com/resources/how-should-parents-prepare-for-coronavirus-school-closures-and-getting-anything-done | Includes practical tips and a list of top and user-friendly on-line tools. |
6 | Bilingual Storytime | The Spanish Experiment | https://www.thespanishexperiment.com/ | For our bilingual learners, I found a collection of stories that are read aloud in Spanish but that can also be translated into English right on the screen. Also included are free online beginner Spanish lessons with audio. |
7 | Book resources | Vooks | https://www.vooks.com/ | according to the site, “an ever-growing streaming library of animated children’s storybooks.” What is unique about Vooks is that the text is animated as it is read aloud. There are no ads and probably the best thing is that educators receive a free 1-year subscription. |
8 | Book resources | Magic Keys | http://www.magickeys.com/books/ | This is a simple site that features online books for children to read on their own. There is no audio or video to these books, but the titles are categorized into varying reading levels for younger children, older children, and young adults. There are also some fun activities on the |
9 | CDC Best practices | CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html | Best practices for teachers and parents while |
10 | Child Protection | Children's Assessment Center, Advocacy Center for Houston and Harris County | https://www.cachouston.org/sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-facts/ | Child abuse prevention tips |
11 | Child Protection | Child Protective Services | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/child_protection/ | Information and a red link for reporting child abuse. |
12 | Childcare | ChildCare Aware | https://info.childcareaware.org/coronavirus-updates | Comprehensive website with resources on best practices for childcare providers and parents. Provides guidelines for providers to decide when and if they should close. |
13 | Childcare | Child Care Collaborative | https://collabforchildren.org/child-care-now | A resource for essential workers to be connected to licensed childcare providers in their area. There is also financial aid available, if you are eligible. |
14 | Childcare | Child Trends | A resource list for parents to support their child's emotional well-being during this difficult time. | |
15 | Childcare | Texas Association for the Education of Young Children | https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-re-Invited-to-Circle-Time-for-Challenging-Times.html?soid=1101786331373&aid=NQsul2cyjX8 | TXAEYC is hosting a webinar series that offers childcare providers across Texas the opportunity to connect and support each other during the COVID-19 outbreak. |
16 | Childcare | YMCA | https://www.ymcahouston.org/essential-personnel-child-care?fbclid=IwAR3pjz9isC5wwqhD1ZNHoXgDMCmfHwHW-oEn1_3XU1AvsAII6a9-NSwF4DA#close | Emergency childcare for essential workers is being provided at 14 different YMCA locations. |
17 | Childcare | VeryWell | https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-calm-a-child-with-autism-4177696 | How to Calm a Child With Autism |
18 | Childcare | WikiLawn | https://www.wikilawn.com/blog/landscaping/create-safe-sensory-friendly-backyard-landscape-special-needs-child/ | How to Create a Safe, Sensory-Friendly Backyard Landscape for Your Child With Special Needs |
19 | Childcare | National Wildlife Federation | https://www.nwf.org/-/media/NEW-WEBSITE/Programs/ECHO/NWF-ECHO_NaturePlayAtHome.ashx?la=en&hash=9B34A3E4D38343C1DC2141335879FAB32774BCAD | Nature Play at Home: A Guide for Boosting Your Children’s Healthy Development and Creativity by National Wildlife Federation |
20 | Childcare | Children At Risk | https://smartparents.org/resources/ | A list of resources compiled by Children at Risk to help Texas families- includes housing support, healthcare services, and much more. |
21 | Civic Engagement | I Civics | https://www.icivics.org/games | Games and teaching lessons regarding civic engagement. |
22 | Cleaning and disinfecting | CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html | Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers |
23 | College Student Resources | Swipe out Hunger | https://www.swipehunger.org/covid19/ | Food |
24 | College Student Resources | Lone Star College | http://www.lonestar.edu/student-resources | Lone Star College has compiled a list of resources that includes information on everything from the amended schedule, financial aid, and how they can access Communities in Schools Counselors. |
25 | COVID 19 Best Practices | Digital Promise | https://digitalpromise.org/covid-19-online-learning-resources-and-faq/ | Best practices for teachers and parents while |
26 | Digital classroom management | UNESCO | https://en.unesco.org/themes/education-emergencies/coronavirus-school-closures/solutions | This list of educational applications, platforms and resources aim to help parents, teachers, schools and school administrators facilitate student learning and provide social care and interaction during periods of school closure. |
27 | Digital Learning | Squiggle Park | https://www.squigglepark.com/ | Reading skill building for ages 3-15. |
28 | Digital Learning | Wildly Supportive | https://www.wildlysupportive.com/events/zoom-overview-for-informal-science-educators?fbclid=IwAR1rgzzLiNEsOSmu0YOl960eMykXiURyCD_MlzgfSoXQfd-PJ_bocKDf5Hg | Zoom Overview for Informal Science Educators: Get oriented to Zoom and how you might be able to use it to host virtual sessions. Geared towards folks who are new to Zoom or who have only used it for conference calls. See the Host tools and discuss ways to use this platform for virtual workshops, field trips, and more. |
29 | Digital Learning | National Center for Families Learning | https://whnt.com/news/ncfl-providing-free-online-learning-resources-for-kids-during-covid-19-school-closures/ | The National Center for Families Learning is offering free, online resources. |
30 | Digital Learning | Camp Wonderopolis | https://camp.wonderopolis.org/ | Free online resource that focuses on educating kids in STEM and literacy skills. |
31 | Digital Learning | Children's Museum | https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/houston-childrens-museum-streaming-project-activities-for-kids-during-school-closures/285-cb442f3f-bcf1-4168-930d-a0c5a86558d2 | The Children's Museum is streaming educational programs for kids on YouTube and Facebook live. |
32 | Digital Learning | Upbrainery | https://www.upbrainery.com/ | Upbrainery is an education platform that can be used for digital learning. |
33 | Digital Learning | Verizon | https://vilsconnection.org/ | A list of resources to help implement online learning |
34 | Digital Learning | Teach For America | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-mWg4DR4EgZ0JCxFRmn5LmsImI7yCINY7N7FHD6U1fM/edit | Teach for America has compiled an extensive list of online resources including online education platforms, support for students with disabilites, support for undocumented students, and psychological support for students. |
35 | Digital Learning | iNaturalist | https://www.inaturalist.org/ | This group uses web-based tools and technology to track and map nature sightings. A fun activity for families to go out into parks and have fun while maintaining social distancing. |
36 | Digital Learning | City Nature Challenge | https://citynaturechallenge.org/education-toolkit/ | This toolkit provides instructions on how to use iNaturalist for the 2020 City Nature Challenge to explore and capture nature in Houston. |
37 | Digital Learning | RxOutside | https://rxoutside.com/virtual-village-of-connection/ | RxOutside is hosting a free online Family Nature Connection Summit hosted by Occupational Therapist Kathleen Lockyer. |
38 | Digital Learning | The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | https://www.mfah.org/visit/mfah-virtual-experience | The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, was founded on a simple belief: that art is for everyone—and now everywhere. Although our doors may be temporarily closed, we are working to share inspiring MFAH experiences in creative and meaningful ways. Stay connected with #MFAHatHome via social media; access the MFAH art collections online; and check out mfah.org/VirtualExperience for streaming films, art-making activities, artist’s talks and more. |
39 | Digital Learning | First 3 Years | https://first3yearstx.org/free-online-courses/ | First3Years, formerly Texas Association for Infant Mental Health (TAIMH), began in 1980 as a group of volunteers in the infant mental health field who were concerned about the quality of care for infants and toddlers both inside and outside the home. The founders wanted to create high quality training and education opportunities for professionals whose work impacts the emotional development of infants, toddlers, and their families. |
40 | Digital Learning | LRNG | LRNG.org/PlaceToLearn | Learners can use this resource to develop soft skills like punctuality, professionalism, teamwork + collaboration and conflict resolution or explore more personalized interests like Beat Making, Gaming, and much more. We also have a unique opportunity with MasterClass! |
41 | Digital Learning | Arts Connect Houston | https://www.artsconnecthouston.org/covid-19 | Arts Connect Houston has compiled a list of resources filled with online learning oppurtunities centering around various forms of Art. This includes online dance videos, Shakespeare performances, and various tips on transitioning to virtual learning. |
42 | Digital Learning | Houston Museum of Natural Science | HMNS at Home | We're bringing our museum to you! In doing our part to flatten the curve of COVID-19, we are offering a digital museum experience - HMNS at Home! We know, with school closures, that bringing educational content to you is more important than ever. From the comfort of your own home, dive into our online collection with video archives, virtual tours, Beyond Bones Blog, and more. |
43 | Digital Learning-Teachers | https://learning.linkedin.com/blog/learning-thought-leadership/suddenly-teaching-online--free-resources-to-help-faculty-affecte | Resources to help teachers that are teaching online for the first time. | |
44 | Digital Learning/Internet Access | AT&T | https://about.att.com/story/2020/distance_learning_family_connections.html | AT&T announced a 10 million dollar fund to support online learning platforms like Khan Academy. AT&T is also offering unlimited data for low income households at $10 a month. |
45 | Digital Learning/Virtual Museums | Discovery Green | https://www.discoverygreen.com/discovery-green-social-distancing-events | Discovery Green is offering multiple virtual events including but not limited to; Flamenco dance, Yoga, and Tai CHi. |
46 | Distance Learning | https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/distancelearning-covid19/ | Google Classroom is a tool that is currently used by teachers to make sure students are engaged while they are away from the class room. Great way to get engaged with students while they are staying at home. The Google classroom helps them stay engagged via polls and disccussions so that it is interactive even when they are away from the class room. | |
47 | Distance Learning | Google Classroom | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeOVe2YV2Io&feature=emb_logo | Video on how google classroom works |
48 | Distance Learning | Abre | https://abre.io/free/ | Abre is an education platform that is providing free use of their Hub for schools to establish an easy online learning environment. Allows teachers to access and create lesson plans, assessments of students, and offers use of behavioral referrals. |
49 | Distance Learning | ViewSonic | https://wp.myviewboard.com/distance-learning/ | ViewSonic is a free education platform. Emphasizes real time collaboration through whiteboards, polls, quizzes, etc |
50 | Distance Learning | Scholastic | https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/15/us/scholastic-coronavirus-students-trnd/index.html | Scholastic is launching a Learn At Home website that offers 20 days of online learning content for K-12. The activities are broken down by grade. |
51 | Distance Learning | Newsela | https://newsela.com/ | Whether your school is teaching through a closure or building plans to prepare, we’re here to help you ensure that learning doesn’t stop. We’re offering free access to Newsela’s entire product suite for the rest of the 2019/2020 school year. |
52 | Distance Learning | Desire 2 Learn | https://www.d2l.com/ | An online education platform for K-12. |
53 | Distance Learning | Teach For America | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-mWg4DR4EgZ0JCxFRmn5LmsImI7yCINY7N7FHD6U1fM/edit | List of best practices for remote learning by TFA |
54 | Distance Learning | Physics Classroom | https://www.physicsclassroom.com/ | The Physics Classroom is an online, free to use physics website developed primarily for beginning physics students and their teachers. The website features a variety of sections intended to support both teachers and students in the tasks of learning and teaching physics. |
55 | Distance Learning | Houston Children's Museum | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQqmgN3Tl5aCGQhFuLQhH5FlvokTq1qtpI7LqAF-WRJ179hHL_VoWt_wh9dX24NgvTFuYyk-jnXRHfr/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true | Children's Museum is offereing daily virtual learning broadcast, link provides times and dates. |
56 | Distance Learning | US Fish and Wildlife | https://www.esc4.net/services/videoconferencing/vc4u-content-partners/usfw/virtually-wild?fbclid=IwAR1-XDQv8vT-wPNUo3s-5hfv1x1-cR4vHrx_HeV_jTbbOAMwPdBEiQT_mNs | Region 4 Education Service Center partners with Virtually Wild! Texas partners to provide students with engaging and interactive virtual field trips. |
57 | Distance Learning | Texas Wildlife Association | https://www.texas-wildlife.org/program-areas/youth-on-demand-webinars | Educational webinars about wildlife and environmental science by Texas Wildlife Association are interactive, available anytime and include a follow-along worksheet. |
58 | Domestic Violence | City of Houston | http://nocovidabuse.wpengine.com/ | Mayor Turner and Council Member Kamin have launched a domestic violence awareness campaign. This includes a website with information and resources for survivors, funding for Uber rides, and help with getting survivors shelter in hotels. |
59 | Early Childhood | Erikson Institute- Fussy Baby Network | https://www.erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network/ | A network of online infant specialists that help families struggling with feeding, sleeping, and crying. |
60 | Early Childhood | Teachstone | https://info.teachstone.com/blog/keep-children-engaged-while-at-home-with-a-daily-schedule?utm_campaign=COVID-19&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=85052481&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8jAgy5BGviSww4z-IJ7Hp1Sqs2cNodPjBjgdM-aboQ_BLDviBa2Pu6fKi9XUPlX_pB0pyD-gH8cMzV_tWx8-7sZscPGQ&_hsmi=85052481 | Now that children are home from school, Teachstone provides a structured schedule for parents to follow as families transition to online learning. |
61 | Early Childhood | University of Houston, Arte Publico Press | https://artepublicopress.com/category/news/ | From its beginnings on the artistic fringe during the Hispanic Civil Rights Movement to its current status as the oldest and most accomplished publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by US Hispanic authors, Arte Público Press and its imprint, Piñata Books, have become a showcase for Hispanic literary creativity, arts and culture. |
62 | Educational Programing | Fox 26 & My20 | The Childrens Museum of Houston is partnering up with Fox 26 and My20 to showcase their educational programs to the public. Please click on the link to view times and dates of the programing. | |
63 | Elementary | Kids A-Z | kidsa-z.com | Learning games. Teacher needs to give account access. |
64 | Elementary | NPR | Just for Kids: A Comic Explaining the New Corona Virus | |
65 | Elementary | Prodigy Game | play.prodigygame.com | Learning games. |
66 | Elementary | Khan Academy | https://www.khanacademy.org/ | Non-Profit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. |
67 | Elementary | Wordville | https://wordville.com/ReadingComp/ | Reading Comprehension |
68 | Elementary | E-Learning for Kids | https://en.e-learningforkids.org/ | E-learning for kids is a non-profit organization providing free, fun, curriculum based quality primary education to all children world wide. The foundation was launched in the USA in 2004 and in the Netherlands in 2007. |
69 | Elementary | Highlights Kids | https://www.highlightskids.com/ | Learning activities |
70 | Elementary - Math | Cool Math | https://www.coolmathgames.com/ | Learning games. Strategy / Skill / Numbers / Logic |
71 | Face Masks | ReadyHarris | A guide to understanding the County Judge's order to wear face masks. | |
72 | Food | L.I.F.E. Houston | https://www.lifehouston.org/ | A website for finding or donating baby formula. |
73 | Food | Kids Meals Inc. | https://kidsmealsinc.org/need-help/ | Access to free meals for young children. |
74 | Food | Houston Food Bank | https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19/ | The Houston Food Bank has done a great job in expanding its resources and distributing food across the city of Houston. Currently they have 6 forms of distribution: Meal sites, Pantries, Modified locations, Mobile distributions, HISD distribution, and Senior Boxes. All of these forms can be located in the link above with the time and date of each location. This is a great way to help out our most vulnerable citizens. |
75 | Food | HISD | https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=11pJRwAyxNP63YohJK9B-27OXpt4axpNS&ll=29.73831570760409%2C-95.4244084&z=10 | HISD started of with a few curbside pick up food services and realized the need of the community and decided to expand it to 36 locations across the city of Houston. These 36 locations have various time frames in which they will be serving the community the times are: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm, 3pm - 6pm. |
76 | Food | Houston Humane Society: | https://www.houstonhumane.org/Assets/houston-humane-society-pet-food-pantry-updated-31.pdf | Beginning March 20th, 2020 every Monday, wednesday, and Friday until the end of the month, HHS will offer free Pet food for families in need. Time: 2pm - 4pm no appointment needed. Where: Houston Humane Society; 14700 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77053 All you have to do is turn in this application when you go. *Pets do NOT have to be brought in to receive benefits* |
77 | Food Benefits | Houston Food Bank | https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/snap/ | Houston Food Bank is helping people apply for snap benifits over the phone turn around is as quick as one day. |
78 | Food distribution | Verizon | https://vilsconnection.org/ | Verizon is helping distribute food in various locations across houston, as well as expanding acess to internet. |
79 | Food Distribution | Comfort Food Care Package | https://txrestaurant.org/CFCPprogram | As part of the program, participating restaurants offer CFCPs for patrons to purchase on behalf of families and youth in need. Each care package contains enough food to feed a family of 5 to 6 and will be delivered to recipients’ homes. The program is a partnership between the Governor's Public Safety Office, the Texas network of Family and Youth Success Programs (formerly called Services to At-Risk Youth) |
80 | Food Distribution | Houston Food Bank | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V8miC_3u3SClKS04Z4BT5Ded6IW7hzLC/view?usp=sharing | Houston Food Bank is offering free meal deiveries to children under the age of 18. To qualify they must meet the criteria listed in their application. If you wish to apply or seek more information please call the phone number 832-369-9390. |
81 | Food Distribution | Alliance for Disaster Relief | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZYyoVsI61vVpn9lqXlttr1gjS3dR6TJs/view?usp=sharing | This saturday Alliance for disater relief is hosting a Food and safety kits drive thru. April 18th 12pm to 3pm. Location 11226 S. Wilcrest Dr, Houston tx 77099. Info 832-884-9715 |
82 | Food Distribution | Harris County Precinct 2 Adrian Garcia | The Link displays all of the Independent school districts in precinct 2 that are offering free meals to children. Please click on the link to find a time and location. | |
83 | Food Distribution | Crowd Source | https://crowdsourcerescue.com/tickets/add/845 | Crowd source is delivering meals and food boxes to seniors and people with disabilities who qualify. In order to get this service you must apply by clicking on the link provided. |
84 | Food Resources | Baylor University | https://sites.google.com/view/tx-food-resources/school-food-resources?authuser=0 | Food for kids breakdown by Baylor |
85 | Food- People with Disabilities | City of Houston | https://www.houstontx.gov/disabilities/index.html | This is a food access program for people with disabilities. This program will deliver shelf-stabilizing items, fresh produce, as well as some basic home necessities for people with disabilities who are finding it difficult to secure these items as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. To sign up, please fill out the request form. |
86 | Free NYT artices | New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/learning/coronavirus-resources-teaching-learning-and-thinking-critically.html | NYT has taken down the paid firewall great way to keep up with daily news. |
87 | Government Information | National League of Cities | https://www.nlc.org/program-initiative/covid-19-local-action-tracker?utm_campaign=covid19&utm_medium=email&utm_source=informz&utm_content=newsletter-032420&utm_term=text-covid-19-local-action-tracker&_zs=UGEbW&_zl=5UI22 | A meausure of how local governments are handling COVID-19 |
88 | Health | Mental Health America | https://mhahouston.org/covid19help/ | Mental Health America has compiled a list of mental health resources |
89 | Health | Mark Rober Science Videos | Video for kids, but adults will like it, too, that shows the importance of washing hands with a science experiment of kids in a classroom. Also explains why children shouldn't be too afraid. | |
90 | Health | Houston Health Department | https://mailchi.mp/856891b5f07b/houston-healthscope-covid-19-special-edition-7-march-24-2020 | Monthly Newsletter for March from the Houston Health Department! |
91 | History | History for Kids | https://www.historyforkids.net/ | Free online history network. We hope you enjoy and have fun exploring our history. The website is packed with articles, worksheets and even a quiz on each section.You will find cool games, videos, worksheets on many historical events that will help you understand those that have gone before us. |
92 | History | Crash Course | https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse/playlists?mc_cid=31a7a1a0e8&mc_eid=fd689b6817 | Great History videos that teachers currently use in their classrooms. |
93 | History | Extra Credits History | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyKYa0YJ_5Aq7g4bil7bnGi0A8gTsawu&mc_cid=31a7a1a0e8&mc_eid=fd689b6817 | History lessons Youtube videos. great way to learn and stay engaged via animated videos. |
94 | Internet | Sprint | https://newsroom.sprint.com/covid-19-updates-sprint-responds.htm | Sprint is partnering with T mobile to expand the broadband speed and roaming of sprint customers so that they could have acess to the internet |
95 | Internet Access | T-Mobile | https://www.t-mobile.com/news/t-mobile-update-on-covid-19-response | Metro PCS and Tmobile will provide unlimited data with no fees for the next 60 days. The empowered network that is used for school will increase, 20 GB per student. |
96 | Internet Access | Comcast | Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials to Support Americans Through Coronavirus Pandemic | |
97 | Internet Access (Wi-fi) | X-Finity | http://www.xfinity.com/wifi | Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser. |
98 | K - 12 | PBS | https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ | Free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans |
99 | K - 8 | FunBrain | https://www.funbrain.com/ | Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, Funbrain.com has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy. |
100 | K-12 | cK-12 | https://www.ck12.org/browse/ | PreK - 12 learning. Mission to enable everyone to learn his or her own way. |
101 | K-12 | We Are Teachers | https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/ | List of several online education for students. Offers premium on some programs for students out due to COVID-19 |
102 | K-12 | NeoK12 | https://www.neok12.com/ | Collection or educational videos, games, quizzes, diagrams, and puzzles. |
103 | Learning Labs | Learning Lab | https://learninglab.si.edu/ | Resources, training, and support to assist caregivers, teachers, and students as they face new learning challenges. |
104 | Meal Distribution | Harris County Precinct 2 Adrian Garcia | List of food distribution sites in HCP 2, Hilton americas has partnered up with them to distrubute food that the hitlon is not using due to the epidemic. | |
105 | Meal Distribution | Gallery Furniture | https://www.galleryfurniture.com/gf-covid-19.html | Assisting senior citizens and the disabled that are home bound because of COVID-19 with care packages containing toiletries and non perishable food items. |
106 | Meal Distribution | Boys & Girls Clubs | In alignment with CDC recommendations, social distancing practices are in effect. No need to get out of your car, we will load your vehicle with healthy foods. | |
107 | Mental Health | Harris Center COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line and Resources | https://theharriscenter.org/COVID-19-Support-Line-and-Resources | Open 24/7 Call 833-251-7544 Toll-free |
108 | Mental Health | Dorlee Michaeli Virtual Therapy Resources | COVID-19 ANXIETY AND STRESS: 30 FREE SELF CARE TOOLS | |
109 | Mental Health | National Alliance on Mental Illness | https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2020/COVID-19-and-Mental-Illness-NAMI-Releases-Importan/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US | List of recommendations and online services by the National Alliance on Mental Illness specifically aimed at combating anxiety and depression during COVID-19 outbreak. |
110 | Mental Health | Mindful Life Project | http://mindfullifeproject.org/resources/#mindful-sits | Through out times like this it is easy to panic and stress. MLP helps us with finding time to help out our minds and body. |
111 | Museum | Smithsonian | https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/online | Online Exhibits |
112 | News | News Lit | https://newslit.org/coronavirus/ | Facts about the corona virus. This day in age miss information is easy to circulate across the web, get informed and take the quiz to get the facts. |
113 | Online books | Storyline Online | https://www.storylineonline.net/ | Online books that are read, storytime |
114 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | TexProtects Champions for Safe Children | https://www.texprotects.org/familyguidetothrive/ | Survival kit with ideas and links for general support for parents and families during Covid- 19 |
115 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | Help and Hope | helpandhope.org | Help And Hope offers parenting tips (by age and topic), a parent resource library, family activity ideas, videos, and connections to programs in your county. They remind us that focusing on your child for just 15 minutes a day can make a big difference! |
116 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center and Scholastic | https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/scholasticcollab/resources-covid/ | Resources and tools for parents and educators during Corona-19, including an email for any questions with a promise to respond within 2 days. Also, a downloadable book in English and Spanish for helping children to cope through Covid-19. |
117 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | Mayo Clinic | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/kids-covid-19/art-20482508 | Mayo Clinic How to talk to your kids about COVID-19 includes a short video that helps support and prepare children as young as age 4 for the nasal swab test that checks for COVID-19 |
118 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | Bright by Text | brightbytext.org | Free games, tips, and resources sent to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to child’s age (ages 0 through 8) and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, games, and more! It's free and available in English or Spanish. |
119 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | American Academy of Pediatrics | Healthychildren.org | Several Covid-19 articles, ideas, and suggestions regarding health, outdoor play, coparenting, social distancing and more for youth of different stages from prenatal through young adult. |
120 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | Boys & Girls Clubs of America | https://www.bgca.org/about-us/Boys-Girls-Clubs-Response-to-COVID-19 | Articles including: How to talk to your child about COVID-19, Impact of Grief on Kids, Staying Physically Healthy & Active During COVID-19, Emotional Health Check-Ins During COVID-19 |
121 | Parenting resources, tips, and help | Bayor College of Medicine | https://www.newyorklife.com/newsroom/csr-caregiving-during-covid19-supporting-children?cmpid=nylsocialshare:fb | How do we support our children through a pandemic |
122 | People/Students with Disabilities | Sound Literacy | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sound-literacy/id409347075 | iPhone/iPad App ; Sound Literacy provides a teacher, tutor, speech therapist, or parent a tool for enhancing literacy lessons. |
123 | People/Students with Disabilities | Dyslexia Quest | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dyslexia-quest/id448166369 | iPhone/iPad App ; Each game will test memory and learning skills. The Yeti Master will explain signs of dyslexia. |
124 | People/Students with Disabilities | HappyMath | https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/happymath-multiplication-rhymes/id511973121 | iPhone/iPad App ; The only tool specifically designed to support cognitive memorization of the Times Table. |
125 | People/Students with Disabilities | Phonics with Phonograms | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/phonics-phonograms-by-logic/id604337610 | iPone/iPad App ; A fun, effective phonics recognition game that eliminates exceptions and provides a complete picture of the phonograms needed to read and spell |
126 | People/Students with Disabilities | DD's Dictionary | https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dds-dictionary-dyslexics-dictionary/id590239077 | DD's Dictionary, a Dyslexic's Dictionary allows independent discovery of an unknown spelling or a quick check of an uncertain word. |
127 | People/Students with Disabilities | Sight Words | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sight-words-by-teach-speech/id687398059 | iPhone/iPad App ; Autistic Learners ; Help your child learn to read by using Sight Words by Teach Speech Apps. |
128 | People/Students with Disabilities | See.Touch.Learn | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/see-touch-learn/id406826506 | iPhone/iPad App ; Visual Instruction for Autism and students with disabilities. |
129 | People/Students with Disabilities | Brain Parade | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verbal-me-free/id504978876 | iPhone/iPad App ; This is a sample version of Verbal Me, a basic AAC and choice board app designed by teachers for their students with disabilities. Non-verbal kids can tap a button and the iPad will speak the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. This limited version includes 14 screen choices. |
130 | People/Students with Disabilities | Autism iHelp | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/autism-ihelp-wh-questions/id557548372 | iPhone/iPad App ; Autism iHelp is a vocabulary teaching aid developed by parents of a child with Autism and a speech-language pathologist. |
131 | People/Students with Disabilities | Shapes | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/autism-dtt-shapes/id416380028 | iPhone/iPad App ; This is Dr. Gary Brown’s Autism/DTT Shapes App. This app uses Discrete Trial Training (DTT) to help your child learn the basic shapes. |
132 | Public Sector Resources | Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School | https://medium.com/covid-19-public-sector-resources | A resource center, curated by the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School, for public sector practitioners to highlight cases, teaching, policy solutions, and other examples of how governments are responding to the outbreak. |
133 | Reading | K-12 Reader | https://www.k12reader.com/grade-level/grades-k-12/ | K - 12th grade |
134 | Reducing Need for People in Offices | https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/update-extended-workforce-covid-19 | List of actions that businesses could take to transition to working remotely. | |
135 | Remote Learning | Seesaw | https://web.seesaw.me/remote-learning?utm_medium=banner&utm_source=homepage&utm_campaign=remotelearning | An online remote learning platform. |
136 | Remote Learning | Class Dojo | https://www.classdojo.com/ | A free online education platform for both teachers and parents to use. |
137 | Remote Learning | XQ Institute | https://xqsuperschool.org/ | High School Remote Learning Hub |
138 | Remote Learning | Communities In Schools | https://www.cishouston.org/covid-19-response | Communities In Schools COVID-19 Resource Bank |
139 | Remote Learning | Emerson | Emmerson Collective has composed a list of remote learning activities and resources that range from miultiple subjects. | |
140 | Science | Mystery Doug | https://mysterydoug.com/ | Videos encouraging students' inquisitive minds. |
141 | Science | National Geographic | https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ | National Geographic's website for kids- including games, brain boosters, and lessons on a variety of subjects. |
142 | Science | Mark Rober | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgeXOVaJo_gkxfQYLohTWXpNejKwRsS5U&mc_cid=31a7a1a0e8&mc_eid=fd689b6817 | Youtuber Mark rober has many scientific and educational content for students. |
143 | Science | Bill Nye | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zuNdsXRcfMThB81edcSxSYQqG_41JMg&mc_cid=31a7a1a0e8&mc_eid=fd689b6817 | Bill Nye the science guy videos 23 min long interactive and interesting videos. |
144 | Science K-5 | Mystery Science | https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning?fbclid=IwAR1DkHI4UFGO_QDtt4TaDVXxjuQnfabygOK6WXCXxZ25iyd-oMBCyZwDPck | Interactive and fun science assignments that students could use, K-5 |
145 | Social and Emotional Learning | Think Equal | https://thinkequal.org/ | Together with world experts we have created Think Equal – 3 levels of tangible, easy to implement, step-by-step teacher guides for ages 3 to 6. Each level of the programme includes 30 original books, associated resources, and 90 lesson plans (3 x half hour lessons per week). These are all given free of charge on condition that the programme is comprehensively and sequentially implemented. |
146 | Students With Disabilities | U.S Department of Education | https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-webinar-fact-sheet-protecting-students-civil-rights-during-covid-19-response | The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Education released today a webinar on ensuring web accessibility for students with disabilities for schools utilizing online learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, OCR published a fact sheet for education leaders on how to protect students' civil rights as school leaders take steps to keep students safe and secure. |
147 | TANF Benifits | TANF | https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/613#Eligibility_Checker | Many families are looking for a job or assistance during these hard times. The federal and state government are encouraging people to apply for benefits, this is a TANF eligibility calculator that anyone could use to see if they qualify |
148 | Technology access | CompUDot | https://www.compudopt.org/covid | How to register to receive computers if the student doesn't have one at home. |
149 | Texas Health and Human Services Benefits | SNAP Benefits | https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/news/2020/03/hhs-encourages-texans-apply-online-benefits | Governor Abbott and Commissioner Phil Wilson is encouraging to apply online or via mobile app for texas benefits instead of creating more foot traffic. Applying online or via mobile app is easier and makes it easier for a faster response. |
150 | Unemployment | Texas Workforce Commission | https://abc13.com/society/what-to-do-if-the-coronavirus-outbreak-impacted-your-employment/6011080/ | A list of resources and actions you can take if you have lost your job because of the coronavirus. |
151 | Virtual Concert/Music | ROCO | https://www.facebook.com/events/2663463660443333/ | ROCO, a musical ensemble group, is conducting an online concert on March 29th centering around 'works by woman.' |
152 | Virtual Museums | Google Arts & Culture | https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/metropolitan-museum-of-art/KAFHmsOTE-4Xyw?sv_lng=-73.9626327&sv_lat=40.7796012&sv_h=52.7878369335252&sv_p=-0.9879187309184232&sv_pid=m0yFg3oh66mpM11zC_GT3g&sv_z=1.068260304051695 | Online Museums, free |
153 | Virtual Museums | Asia Society | https://asiasociety.org/texas/home-adventures-through-asia-china?fbclid=IwAR3aOIpydTku3bRd7AUp26xzlAGNESJeLGjHeuxcAZK6AdKzVQNISkdsa3o | Asia Society is offering a virtual museum experience centering around different countries in Asia. As a part of the exhibition, they provide PDF instructions and videos for at home activities such as making play dough mooncakes, tying Chinese knots, and even learning how to count in Chinese. |
154 | WiFi/Internet Access | Xfinity | http://wifi.xfinity.com/?fbclid=IwAR0PwIgij1z9uIcp0C5RPT4PyBexrzJws9rdO27VXA6iKmTP8SzaHW9s8mk | Everyone can now access 1.5 million out-of-home Xfinity WiFi hotspots for free: These hotspots are normally located in business areas, retail locations and transit areas. To find your nearest hotspot, enter your zip code below. Once you are at the location, follow the instructions at xfinity.com/wifi to join the hotspot. These 1.5 million hotspots are now free for all who need them through this challenging time. |
155 | WiFi/Internet Access | Spectrum | https://abc11.com/health/spectrum-offers-free-internet-to-students-amid-covid-19-pandemic/6017902/ | Spectrum is offering free installation and 60 free days of Internet to low income families. They can call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. |
156 | Working remotely | Poll Everywhere | https://blog.polleverywhere.com/remote-work-tips/ | A list of helpful tips for people now working remotely. |
157 | Working remotely | Poll Everywhere | https://www.polleverywhere.com/remote-work-toolkit | A free toolkit for setting up online meetings. |
158 | Working Remotely | https://view.pointdrive.linkedin.com/presentations/2ac8f293-138e-419b-a38b-9ba6e9e46693?auth=e426a584-0863-4a82-a203-c7f543e1220b | Best practices for working at home and for helping students learn from home. | |
159 | Writing | Squigly's Playhouse | https://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/WritingCorner/StoryBuilder/ | You'll find lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. We have tons of free online games, brain teasers, jokes & riddles, and puzzles! Try our free printable coloring pages and pencil puzzles, craft ideas, and more. Squigly's Playhouse is a fun and safe place for kids to play and learn. Use our activities at home or in the classroom. |
160 | Writing | English Worksheets Land | https://www.englishworksheetsland.com/ | K - Middle School Reading / Writing |
161 | Writing | Writers In The Schools | https://witswriting.org/about/our-story/ | Storytelling reveals our truest selves. Since 1983, Writers in the Schools (WITS) has worked hand-in-hand with e ducators and professional writers to teach students the craft of writing. WITS is transforming the hearts and minds of young people all over Houston. |
162 | Writing / Typing | Typing Club | https://www.typingclub.com/ | TypingClub is the most effective way to learn how to type. It is web based and highly effective. TypingClub is (and will always be) free for both individuals and schools. There is an optional paid school edition. |
163 | Writing assignments | Quill | https://www.quill.org/ | Interactive writting assignments that students could use for free. |
164 | As part of the program, participating restaurants offer CFCPs for patrons to purchase on behalf of families and youth in need. Each care package contains enough food to feed a family of 5 to 6 and will be delivered to recipients’ homes. The program is a partnership between the Governor's Public Safety Office, the Texas network of Family and Youth Success Programs (formerly called Services to At-Risk Youth) | |||
165 | Honoring Seniors | Visit Houston | https://www.visithoustontexas.com/houston-2020-seniors/ | The city of Houston and Houston first are partnering with local school districts to honor the class of 2020. |
166 | Workforce Training | HCC | https://www.hccs.edu/campaigns/jobs-now-houston/ | JobsNowHouston which showcases in-demand occupations and the accelerated certificate and education pathways offered at HCC to obtain these jobs. The goal of this page is to easily connect you with to relevant programs and certifications that will get you back to work fast. |
167 | Workforce Training | HISD Career readiness | HISD presents weekly videos to better help you prepare for the workforce, by building resumes cover letters and other helpful things. | |
168 | Contact Tracing Training | Johns Hopkins | Free training and ceritfication to become a contact tracer, free training and wiaved ceritification. | |
169 | Health Education | Texas A&M | https://efnep.tamu.edu/distanceedu/ | Are you or someone you know interested in improving your health, saving money at the store and learning other healthy tips? EFNEP has several options available for both adults and youth. Please complete the form below and someone from your county will connect with you and get you started on your healthy journey. |
170 | Food Distribution | Christina Morales | https://twitter.com/RepMorales145/status/1264247962412224512 | REMINDER: Food distribution next Friday, May 29th from 10am-12pm at 2901 Canal St. We will be distributing food, hand sanitizer, diapers, and cleaning products. It is drive through only and first-come, first-serve. Please spread the word and mark your calendars! |
171 | COVID 19 FAQ Undocumented Community | COH | file:///Users/luismoreno/Downloads/COVID%20FAQ%20Undocumented%20ONA%205-19-2020%20(1).pdf | Here are a list of FAQ that the Undocumented community has. |