COVID-19 Information and Resources

Technology Teaching Tools
Annotated list of educational technology tools and resources

Khan Academy: Free online courses, lessons, and practices                                  https://www.khanacademy.org/?bclid=IwAR2xaaQhljp7dPeGb6mN3brZ87abLmf1H7UKV65TsdmO_dFEGSKoD3nswd0

Amazing Educational Resources - Google doc from their company
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RRv9cENXMp1frTxMmGv3HrNkag6e2RqRZirpHSRzy44/htmlview?sle=true&fbclid=IwAR1E5bt0U7tqfG-qc2oddvTdGFq9KG6PospyPfLpkPmYatf25k_4JN6sO_g#gid=0

Detroit Public TV - Options for Grades K-12
https://www.dptv.org/education/?fbclid=IwAR39OErZTdKnmW6cGpYELGxhlEjoVFBq-BaVX8uYrYSVDRppwyQqYj5AkvM

TED Talks for Kids and Teens From We Are Teachers
https://www.weareteachers.com/ted-talks-students/?utm_content=1584648481&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3yGTfELfSJ7atp8WaxR9c1UxHx8asUm4qjj2sBkOhZIhtaL4PR7r2eptc

150 Sensory Learning Ideas
https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas/?fbclid=IwAR04UwpqLJMDjZ86N3Oniy5NzCsLjWoi9A5HRcrZdbPYSx6h7Acaa3yrmbo

Educational Companies Offering Free Subscriptions - Grades K-8
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR0ApZQCDotn9Yp2YJmnvzE15_pg-Y4KZfDglNWrVFK6tF-mES-AdHh0BYo

The Parents' Guide to Google Classroom
ttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PDVZvie0DnFbFEVFB8U3j89o1mD5BCUXTE6ymbb9y_k/mobilepresent?fbclid=IwAR0aIuwTGWiSvAiNBf6jVy99AX4G8nGKxkJSWFF8-SXaKQteOlp-iHOOmmg&slide=id.g4f60ec15fb_1_0

Read Aloud Videos from Kate Messner                                                         https://www.katemessner.com/read-wonder-and-learn-favorite-authors-illustrators-share-resources-for-learning-anywhere-spring-2020/?fbclid=IwAR0jlowElAGTu0uvXGZDY2gMWE84GkhsojRPW7XyT1iBeo74AhkKY1byDvE

Growing Book by Book:  A Guide to Nurturing Young Readers
https://growingbookbybook.com/online-literacy-resources/?fbclid=IwAR0SjCoWrDo4p9qtmjDFJ5ot-12isFLuVRBUBotvtqhveQmp5NfWghL__Eo

Children's Authors Doing Online Read Aloud Videos from We Are Teachers
https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/?utm_content=1584565321&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1_2xQVm5jkzxfbHkKMt7DWvVFlOVhmz5K-feELEuIvBadwmPYpMHn4lZM

Literacy How Resources
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/91qkxd/1b5b780ded6505bcd1a3276ea2fb12de

Tumble Book Library Grades K-12
K-6 children's eBooks database
https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=tumble735&P=books

K-6 math eBooks database
https://www.tumblemath.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6

Grades 7-12 eBooks database
https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6

All ages audio book database
https://www.audiobookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6

50+ Reading and Writing Websites for Grades K-8
https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/50-language-arts-websites-to-keep-kids-reading-and-writing?fbclid=IwAR1TCh08vwrbfbSnvEubkc_eol__4Z8elJLATM9A_4gCvAZ_PFF7sceSuOU

60+ Websites for Teaching and Learning Math
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites/?fbclid=IwAR1tZRhAj-_UZn3G4lBBF9OoXCvFvu_jV8Bjds4BYUlc6YwDpKuTHYEeIiE

Math Centers for Grades PK-5
https://happynumbers.com/?fbclid=IwAR0mqGNVDCyRlMHBIbqs2D0H0-qhc3Absiige9JuU_WpZRJU9Agcim-nPCs

Using Legos to Teach Math from We Are Teachers 
https://www.weareteachers.com/lego-math/?utm_content=1584622921&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3Vpi9Z5InbSzu29OrJmJ8LmZl7EDEG3yK6TUpab2memH47f4fE4nBc9DU

40 Science Websites for Grades K-8
https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/40-science-websites-to-keep-kids-engaged-and-entertained-at-home?fbclid=IwAR1_2xQVm5jkzxfbHkKMt7DWvVFlOVhmz5K-feELEuIvBadwmPYpMHn4lZM/resources/40-science-websites-to-keep-kids-engaged-and-entertained-at-home?fbclid=IwAR1_2xQVm5jkzxfbHkKMt7DWvVFlOVhmz5K-feELEuIvBadwmPYpMHn4lZM

42 Website to Learn Social Studies for Grades K-8
https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/42-fun-websites-to-learn-and-teach-social-studies-from-home?fbclid=IwAR2JFBHq6eMeAiSE1QoWEhqlhip_N0kfg2rCmYIxR7GP4izSpQzjGNpXEv0

Physical Education at Home Grades K-5 (shared by Baldwin Heights Elementary)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16daHAQamaPlfmTmIsaCHXS4OulUG61-T/view?fbclid=IwAR02ZR8OpOEoLSSsdSqNZss_vbOz4j11l5Z8cmLan9pY4loUXDABUjvrHdQ

Ranger Rick from the National Wildlife Federation - Free Access through June
https://rangerrick.org/stuck-indoors/?fbclid=IwAR2Zg0StpGE2CV-pNMBGuQzz-7OCS3I6KN2RgZCI04SRaX48clXLfCugLpA

20 Virtual Field Trips
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR1t445Qr0Wsphp2wMOQy5jJ169_3xjbq5sXTVxr0tLCw67i-Un3SXU0nGs

19 Immersive Museum Exhibits
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/19-immersive-museum-exhibits-you-can-visit-from-your-couch?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pbsofficial&utm_campaign=newshour&utm_content=1584453638&fbclid=IwAR1qQ4lYVRQGOSnQqRuZtUtNfpqVMKrkq17ZkOdQz_KwxBxzNdYjfi7bs9c

National Parks Virtual Tours 
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours?fbclid=IwAR3zPuR2n-9EFycm4-pvyR70AHuIKoe4nPl7rbjkzgapR8Xb7uLDAcNWWpQ

Free Virtual Field Trips
https://freedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-field-trips/?fbclid=IwAR12EOezHRDEGih9T7hkkb9-POh4P4lKRBo1tvO-3zIayA_amVYncG1un4I

Entertaining Kids on a Dime:  100 Fun Activities
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR14UQ8Rr-jwjL8b0-Sc7agFP5eLOVV5uEgm2ORfj4E4XsInjQzezPI62uA

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - COVID-19 Resources

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus

Child Care Search

Michigan 211

Mental Health Crisis Text Line 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/get-help/coronavirus

United Way Ionia-Montcalm Counties
https://www.liveunitedm-i.org/covid-19-pandemic-response?fbclid=IwAR3Pm3S8NoH9FiYPIFoVKpmS3m5Rk7z6uH_k-3Hll0M7f-uETy1fpAo7VG4

List of resources from The Daily News --click and scroll down to see list on left side. 
https://thedailynews.cc/covid-19-resources/

A Parent Resource:  Talking to Children about COVID-19
From the National Association of School Psychologists
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource?fbclid=IwAR27r1Lq1b3DD-rHTF-MvGPreoGRWZHbnq_BMmgG6ODR5OoNo-TKvfUiiIQ

Helping Young Children through  COVID-19 
https://zerotothrive.org/

Communicating with Children During COVID-19
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/Talking_with_kids_about_COVID_FINAL_684649_7.pdf

Free Internet Services
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-free-spectrum-internet-wifi-offer-student-households-promotion-2020-3

Home Internet Options for Economically Disadvantaged
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-387715--,00.html?fbclid=IwAR00BM4hAInYcSxcmfsBwfuFrI_SWQubf2h5xTIfpLG1mHT42uzJpsgq028