MORE RESOURCES
In this section you will find plenty of digital resources and ideas to extend your learning at home. Check back as it is updated more throughout the next 8 weeks.
READING
Please contact Ms Crum if you would like access to this reading resource that we have used this year in the classroom.
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, and educators worldwide. For each book, supplemental curriculum developed by a literacy specialist is provided, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners worldwide.
For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Right now, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
Explore the collection, select a title and start listening.
It's that easy.
Scholastic Education is committed to supporting children, parents, and educators. Access these Scholastic digital platforms for a limited time for free at home and keep your kids reading, thinking, and learning. Complimentary access available until June 30, 2020.
National Geographic Young Explorers is a magazine designed specifically for kindergarten and first-grade students. Children can listen to the magazine being read to them as they follow along with the highlighted text. It is a great way to bring interesting non-fiction stories into the lives of children.
While some areas of Starfall are part of their premium service, they have many early reader stories available for free. Students can follow along as the story is read to them and can, in some instances, help create their own story. The website is highly engaging and a favorite of young readers.
MATH
IXL is a math and English language arts practice tool for educators and families that adapts to a student's individual level of proficiency. Please find your child's log in information in the work from home package, or email Ms. Crum if you can't find it!
The engaging, curriculum-aligned math platform loved by over 5 million... Easily motivate 1st to 8th grade students to learn and practice math. Please find your child's log in information in the work from home package, or email Ms. Crum if you can't find it!
VIDEO RESOURCES
Connected North fosters student engagement and enhanced education outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. The goal is to provide students and teachers with access to content that is engaging and innovative, with the hope of increasing feelings of empowerment in school and in life.
Connected North, Cisco and a variety of Connected North providers are offering dozens of opportunities for students to connect to museums, zoos, artists, storytellers and other amazing organizations to offer unique learning experiences while students are at home.
What are the best educational Netflix shows? We’ve gathered the top 30! Whether you’re showcasing these to students or using them as part of a distance learning curriculum, these are the best options currently streaming
(You Tube Channel): Welcome to Crash Course Kids! This bi-weekly show from the producers of Crash Course is all about gradeschool science. We'll look at Earth, Habitats, Space, Chemical Reactions, Engineering, and much much more with host Sabrina Cruz. So, join us every Tuesday and Thursday for new uploads.
​CAMPUS is a treasure trove of educational resources that foster deep learning and creativity, sharpen critical thinking, promote digital literacy, and shape global citizenship. Created with the needs of today’s learners in mind, these resources can be accessed from anywhere at any time. Due to the variety of films available, parent supervision is advised.
(You Tube Channel) Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world. A great way to achieve your daily physical activity on a gloomy or cold day!
Talks to watch with kids:Â Fun, informative and captivating talks to inspire young minds
What is TED-Ed?
TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative. TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Everything we do supports learning — from producing a growing library of original animated videos , to providing an international platform for teachers to create their own interactive lessons, to helping curious students around the globe bring TED to their schools and gain presentation literacy skills, to celebrating innovative leadership within TED-Ed’s global network of over 250,000 teachers. TED-Ed has grown from an idea worth spreading into an award-winning education platform that serves millions of teachers and students around the world every week.