Parents’ Guide to Google Classroom
The Dr. Lewis S. Libby School
Pre K-Grade 8 Resources for School Closure
Dear Families,
Please find below optional resources you can use to assist your child in maintaining academic skills and passion for learning during this unexpected school closure.
**Please note these lists have been quickly assembled, and that each site has not been vetted or endorsed by the Milford School Department or it’s employees. Parents/Caregivers, please be sure to monitor your child’s internet use.
| ELA | Khan Academy/Reading Comprehension. It is grouped by grade level:
Scholastic Online Learn at home Starfall Literacy Activities Prek-3 /mrnussbaum’s features over 10,000 learning games for ages 5-14 across subjects FREE Ranger Rick (Free Digital Resource) Brain Pop ( Variety of Subjects) |
| Math | Kahn Academy:
http://www.math-exercises-for-kids.com
mrnussbaum’s features over 10,000 learning games for ages 5-14 across subjects FREE
Learn Zillion 1000+ instructional videos |
| Science |
Mystery Science- School Closure Planning Experiments:
Science Activities and Experiments
http://pbskids.org/games/science/
Brain Pop A variety of subjects |
| Social Studies | |
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More: MUSIC PE ART LIBRARY |
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: New episodes will be posted each weekdays at 1:00 p.m. ET Art Lessons-Blog with resources Incredible @rt Department– lessons for grades PreK-12 OPEN– Online Physical Education Network SPARK-Online PE lessons for all grade levels PreK-5– Technology online and printable Set up by Mrs. Hogan: free access for two great online learning experiences through Infobase. Please see the links and login information below. World Almanac for Kids Elementary User Name: learnonline2 Password: trial https://learn360.infobase.com/PortalPlayLists.aspx?wid=280523 |
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Open Culture– 200 free kids educational resources: Video Lessons, APPS, Books, Websites & More Primary Resources- Free lesson plans for all areas, activity ideas and resources for elementary teachers International Educator – Shared resources for virtual learning in emergency school closure. There A LOT of resources here to scroll through. Good information for EVERY grade level Trips Around the World It’s time to explore the world Newsela- for all subject areas CK-12– Math, ELA, SS, Science, Photography all grade levels Virtual Field Trips Art Museums 150 ideas for sensory at home learning Dr. Kahn – Surviving Distance Learning – (Slides for Webinar) |
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Thank you @ First Grade Fun Times for this List! Author’s Name |
Activity Being Shared | Date & Time | Platform Where Read Aloud Will Happen |
| Jarrett J. Krosoczka |
Free webcasts! Draw with Jarrett! |
Monday-Friday 2pm | youtube.com/studiojkk |
| Emily Arrow | Sing Along with Emily! | Monday-Friday 1:00pm | youtube.com/emilyarrow |
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Ben Clanton (Narwhal and Jelly) |
FB Live Author Visit! |
March 18th 2pm March 20th 5pm |
https://www.facebook.com/benclantoon |
| Grace Lin | Listen to Grace read and draw with her too! | Ongoing! Videos already posted! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q29QV_T4de4&feature=youtu.be |
| Todd Nesloney | Spruce and Lucy | March 16 7:30pm | www.facebook.com/toddnesloney |
| Jeff Kubiak | One Drop of Kindness |
March 18th 8pm |
https://www.facebook.com/GusTheKindnessKid/ |
| Peter H. Reynolds | The Dot, Ish, Be You & More | Around 12PM each day | Peter H. Reynolds – Home |
| Alice Aspinall | Everyone Can Learn Math |
March 19th 2pm |
https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneCanLearnMath/ on Live |
| Oliver Jeffers | A book a day! | Everyday at 2pm |
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| Mac Barnett | A book a day until the world gets better |
LIVE everyday at 3:00 ET |
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| Tara Lazar | A book a day! Also writing tips and other fun stuff. |
LIVE everyday at noon ET |
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_e9wBEdWSZBf7xaJadl7dg |
| Todd Parr | Lots of his books! Already posted on his YouTube channel! | Ongoing! | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrVYw0RG-Lip6D7jhWdE_zQ |
| Jerry Pallotta | Daily read alouds being uploaded to his YouTube Channel | Ongoing! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbodYtWCcd8&feature=youtu.be |
| Kate Messner | Many picture book read-alouds and first-chapter read alouds | Ongoing | https://www.katemessner.com/read-wonder-and-learn-favorite-authors-illustrators-share-resources-for-learning-anywhere-spring-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1oU7B-TNqYh8paoJ-46s0B_T1ZwIjpm8nlSM3tGAtCD0rHYv5qDkI2O6o |
| Various Authors | Lots of authors reading and talking about their books | Ongoing web-based resources | https://kidlit.tv/ |
| Jarrett Lerner | Activity sheets | Ongoing | https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/ |
| Susan Tan | An entire YouTube channel with authors reading aloud and sharing other educational videos for your use at home |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowhHSUaWp3KJDcuI0nR0vw
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| Unite for Literacy | A collection of many stories read aloud in multiple languages | https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/ | |
| Storyline Online | Storybooks read by actors and actresses | https://www.storylineonline.net/library/ | |
| Tammi Truax, Teacher/Librarian |
A Padlet with lots of STEAM project ideas easy to do at home!
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https://padlet.com/ttruaxsau52/5g5oeaor1s5x?fbclid=IwAR0ABtx6UxOu62OTvz7pvF0lxlHVBmWA6V2ecjAqgkIqPPOXqz731iIRJn4 | |
| Dan Gutman | Reading from his new book “Miss Blake Is a Flake!” on Facebook Live |
March 16th 2PM |
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10158295654944123&id=60020139122 |
| Harper Kids | Videos of books read aloud | Ongoing | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYzMwyBPG96EDjV7MAohaCnXoQnqiBmG |
| Brightly Storytime | Read alouds | Ongoing | https://www.readbrightly.com/topics/brightly-storytime/ |
| Debbie Ridpath Ohi |
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Ongoing |
#KidsDailyDebbieOhi |
| Little Brown Young Readers | Videos of read alouds | Ongoing | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGyitsqvj5Z-sVQ_btrTftbVofgE6wWG |
| Lynda Mullaly Hunt | Videos | Ongoing | lyndamullalyhunt.com/for-readers/sp… pic.twitter.com/SEuhdwW2ip |
| Brains On! Science podcast for kids | Podcast | Ongoing – various episodes | https://www.brainson.org/ |
| Tumble Science Podcast for Kids | Podcast | Ongoing – various episodes | http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/ |
| Writing Site | http://www.pobble365.com/ |
Update 3/30/2020
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