While being on an extended break with my kids and being responsible for their learning isn't that big a deal to me because I do this for a living, I recognize that not everyone is a teacher and isn't able to come up with educational things for their kids to do each day. No one wants their kids to just play video games and watch TV all day! I figured I would share some things I have found that would help others while their kids are at home.
All of the websites I will share are free or just require a free registration! Unless otherwise noted, I have checked these links for viability. I hope you find these helpful. Please let me know how you use the activities!
* First, let me say that writing should be a part of just about everything you do. If your child does a science experiment, have him/her write claims and evidence about the experiment. If you explore an online museum together, have children share about three of the most interesting exhibits. Writing is key!
*Here is a list of museums that offer virtual tours. My kids love museums (especially Caleb), so I know we will be checking some of these out!
*Storyline Online is a website where celebrities read picture books! I love this! You can also search on Youtube for TONS of online picture books.
* This is an online library where kids can read books online. Many are in multiple languages!
*Scholastic is well-known for its book fairs, but they also have lots of online resources too. Scholastic has put together a bunch of articles and videos about nonfiction topics. These articles include lots of text features like graphs, photographs, diagrams, bold print with links to vocabulary, etc. There is also a suggested activity at the end of each one and some extension suggestions. This is a GREAT resource and spans the content areas. It is even separated by grade band!
*You can explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art too! This isn't included in the other list, but I liked that it was specifically geared toward kids.
* This is a link to another blog where she has a list of educational websites that typically require a paid subscription. You do still have to register, but these websites are temporarily offering a free subscription during the Corona break. Disclaimer: I have not checked all of these individual websites myself, but wanted to pass the info along.
*How Stuff Works is a pretty cool website where kids can research ALL KINDS of stuff!
* If you have a child studying another language, Duolingo is a great way for them to practice. They can also search on Youtube for Spanish picture books and beginning Spanish lessons.
*Khan Academy is something that is often used in the secondary schools. Our county typically uses it for math practice, but it actually spans the content areas.
* Highlights Kids has great activities, videos, and articles for young learners.
* Room Recess has tons of learning games across the curriculum!
* Mr. Nussbaum has SOOOOO many resources! You can play games across the content areas, research lots of topics, and check out a variety of grade levels!
* Study Jams by Scholastic has animated videos on a variety of math and science topics. Many of them are in song too, which the kids like! Many also have quizzes to go along with the videos.
* Math Planet is for middle and high school math. There are very clear explanations about math concepts, and at the end of each lesson are multiple examples and a video.
* SOS Math is another one for middle and high school math. It is similar to Math Planet, but there are also self-checking problems at the end of each lesson!
* Practice multiplication with these games!
* Funbrain is a website with math and reading activities. There are also books to read! This website also has non-educational games, so you might need to focus your child. :)
*If you have Pinterest, you can check out my Corona Virus Boredom Busters board! There are some good lists on there, as well as lots STEM activities and LEGO challenge cards. My kids absolutely love LEGO challenges, and we use the same ones over again because they always come up with something new.
*If you have Netflix, you can watch an episode of "Who Was" (biographies about famous people in history) and then have kids research it further.
*Have your kids research! They love doing this!! They can learn about a holiday around the world, the history of a company, a country, an animal, a time in history...the possibilities are endless! Remember that writing piece though! :) They can make a Power Point about the topic, which is a fun way to incorporate the writing. Wonderopolis and Ducksters are kid-safe research sites.
*They can write a letter to a family member. Handwritten letters have gone by the wayside and I think this is the perfect time to bring them back. They can write emails too, but I kind of like the idea of a handwritten letter.
Have them make up a learning board game! You can easily print out a template (here are 8 different ones to choose from!) and then they can make a game about just about any topic!
Kids can write in a journal every day. Make sure they are writing at least 8-10 sentences, and have them check carefully for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
They can learn a secret code or make up their own! Here is a link to seven different secret codes.
Older kids can read a newspaper article and summarize it. If you don't get a newspaper delivered, they can read current events here. There are also video clips for many.
If you want your child to learn about history, check out this website! It features a U.S. history online textbook, tons of history documents and primary sources, a database of research websites, and a collection of speeches by famous people in history that you can listen to.
Make a timeline of your family! This could include birth dates and important dates/events. They could even print out pictures to add to the timeline.
All of the websites I will share are free or just require a free registration! Unless otherwise noted, I have checked these links for viability. I hope you find these helpful. Please let me know how you use the activities!
* First, let me say that writing should be a part of just about everything you do. If your child does a science experiment, have him/her write claims and evidence about the experiment. If you explore an online museum together, have children share about three of the most interesting exhibits. Writing is key!
*Here is a list of museums that offer virtual tours. My kids love museums (especially Caleb), so I know we will be checking some of these out!
*Storyline Online is a website where celebrities read picture books! I love this! You can also search on Youtube for TONS of online picture books.
* This is an online library where kids can read books online. Many are in multiple languages!
*Scholastic is well-known for its book fairs, but they also have lots of online resources too. Scholastic has put together a bunch of articles and videos about nonfiction topics. These articles include lots of text features like graphs, photographs, diagrams, bold print with links to vocabulary, etc. There is also a suggested activity at the end of each one and some extension suggestions. This is a GREAT resource and spans the content areas. It is even separated by grade band!
*You can explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art too! This isn't included in the other list, but I liked that it was specifically geared toward kids.
* This is a link to another blog where she has a list of educational websites that typically require a paid subscription. You do still have to register, but these websites are temporarily offering a free subscription during the Corona break. Disclaimer: I have not checked all of these individual websites myself, but wanted to pass the info along.
*How Stuff Works is a pretty cool website where kids can research ALL KINDS of stuff!
* If you have a child studying another language, Duolingo is a great way for them to practice. They can also search on Youtube for Spanish picture books and beginning Spanish lessons.
*Khan Academy is something that is often used in the secondary schools. Our county typically uses it for math practice, but it actually spans the content areas.
* Highlights Kids has great activities, videos, and articles for young learners.
* Room Recess has tons of learning games across the curriculum!
* Mr. Nussbaum has SOOOOO many resources! You can play games across the content areas, research lots of topics, and check out a variety of grade levels!
* Study Jams by Scholastic has animated videos on a variety of math and science topics. Many of them are in song too, which the kids like! Many also have quizzes to go along with the videos.
* Math Planet is for middle and high school math. There are very clear explanations about math concepts, and at the end of each lesson are multiple examples and a video.
* SOS Math is another one for middle and high school math. It is similar to Math Planet, but there are also self-checking problems at the end of each lesson!
* Practice multiplication with these games!
* Funbrain is a website with math and reading activities. There are also books to read! This website also has non-educational games, so you might need to focus your child. :)
*If you have Pinterest, you can check out my Corona Virus Boredom Busters board! There are some good lists on there, as well as lots STEM activities and LEGO challenge cards. My kids absolutely love LEGO challenges, and we use the same ones over again because they always come up with something new.
*If you have Netflix, you can watch an episode of "Who Was" (biographies about famous people in history) and then have kids research it further.
*Have your kids research! They love doing this!! They can learn about a holiday around the world, the history of a company, a country, an animal, a time in history...the possibilities are endless! Remember that writing piece though! :) They can make a Power Point about the topic, which is a fun way to incorporate the writing. Wonderopolis and Ducksters are kid-safe research sites.
*They can write a letter to a family member. Handwritten letters have gone by the wayside and I think this is the perfect time to bring them back. They can write emails too, but I kind of like the idea of a handwritten letter.
Have them make up a learning board game! You can easily print out a template (here are 8 different ones to choose from!) and then they can make a game about just about any topic!
Kids can write in a journal every day. Make sure they are writing at least 8-10 sentences, and have them check carefully for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
They can learn a secret code or make up their own! Here is a link to seven different secret codes.
Older kids can read a newspaper article and summarize it. If you don't get a newspaper delivered, they can read current events here. There are also video clips for many.
If you want your child to learn about history, check out this website! It features a U.S. history online textbook, tons of history documents and primary sources, a database of research websites, and a collection of speeches by famous people in history that you can listen to.
Make a timeline of your family! This could include birth dates and important dates/events. They could even print out pictures to add to the timeline.
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