Educational Resources during the COVID19 Shutdown

PURPOSE: To provide a comprehensive list of educational resources in one place for families and childcare facilities to quickly locate educational materials for children during the COVID-19 school shutdown.

I would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who contributed to helping me compile this list! Please note that this list will be updated periodically and is not a comprehensive list of all resources available.

ABC Mouse, Early Learning Academy, a path based educational program for children preschool to 2nd grade, www.abcmouse.com/redeem
- Code: SCHOOL7353
ReadingIQ, reading resource for kids preschool to 6th grade, www.readingiq.com/redeem
- Code: SCHOOL7353
Adventure Academy, www.AdventureAcademy.com/redeem
- Code: SCHOOL7353
Prodigy, math lessons, www.play.prodigygame.com
Khan Academy, math, grammar, arithmetic lessons as well as some coding and higher level learning courses, www.khanacademy.org
Squiggle Park, reading, www.squigglepark.com
Storyline, reading, www.storylineonline.net
Mystery Doug, science, www.myseterydoug.com
National Geographic, science, www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
Typing Club, writing, www.typingclub.com
History for Kids, history, www.historyforkids.net
Scholastic, comprehensive lessons and daily lesson plans, www.scholastic.com/learnathome
Museum Virtual Tours
- British Museum, London – https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
- Guggenheim Museum, New York – https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-interior-streetview/jAHfbv3JGM2KaQ?hl=en&sv_lng=-73.95902634325634&sv_lat=40.78285751667664&sv_h=30.75703204567916&sv_p=0.06928383072430222&sv_pid=MfnUmHRyOSzMtY3vtYU05g&sv_z=0.9645743015259166
- National Gallery of Art, Washington – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en
- Musée d’Orsay, Paris – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/musee-dorsay-paris?hl=en
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-museum-of-modern-and-contemporary-art-korea?hl=en
- Pergamon Museum, Berlin – https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/pergamon/m05tcm?hl=en
- Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam – https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/rijksmuseum/iwH5aYGoPwSf7g?hl=en&sv_lng=4.885283712508563&sv_lat=52.35984312584405&sv_h=311.1699875145569&sv_p=-5.924133903625474&sv_pid=fOVcUXQW2wpRf33iUmxEfg&sv_z=1
- Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en
- The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-j-paul-getty-museum?hl=en
- Uffizi Gallery, Florence – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/uffizi-gallery?hl=en
- MASP, Sao Paulo – https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/masp?hl=en
- National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City – https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-national-museum-of-anthropology-mexico-city-ziko-van-dijk-wikimedia-commons/bAGSHRdlzSRcdQ?hl=en
Metropolitan Opera Performances
- Schedule- https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/metropolitan-opera-offers-free-streaming-of-past-met-live-in/article_45fa5723-6d50-509b-acec-2640db926771.html
- Met direct link- http://metopera.org/
BrainPOP, in depth topic discussions with videos, quizzes, related reading, and coding activities.
- https://www.brainpop.com/
- See also for younger students: https://jr.brainpop.com/
Breakout EDU, online escape room type games with educational themes
- https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
edHelper, printable worksheets/workbook pages
- https://www.edhelper.com/teacher-education/Daily-Free-Learning-Workbooks-for-Teachers-to-Share-with-Parents-while-Schools-are-Closed-Kids-will-actually-do-these.htm
Elementari, Writing, turns writing assignments into an adventure!
- For free access until May 2020, contact them here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ1LAywQdwvNKN_SpsypVA48XOaoCTQoGhuaP7e12fgwPnWA/viewform
Freckle, math and ELA classes
- https://www.freckle.com/
iCompute, computer skills (UK learning standards, but applicable everywhere)
- http://www.icompute-uk.com/news/covid-19-get-free-access-to-icompute/
Kids Discover Online, science and social studies
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8FeuVh5AwwY5S5gkSN7Dw_tWpRneVdq1FhGyYvCO1N83cug/viewform?vero_id=kdo1880662&vero_conv=DkrC-H3AHXmsRWwMpvELoS067gYxZI3gCO2Am6Tx-g30eb3QJC5zS57pJ5UxI_RMPRKPShL2NkZRP0avfhAK4LV0J5ZwSgb0jQ%3D%3D
Legends of Learning, they have 2,000 3rd through 8th grade games and simulations which match state standards.
- http://www.legendsoflearning.com/
MobyMax, differentiated learning and comprehensive curriculum
- http://press.mobymax.com/mobymax-to-provide-all-k-8-schools-and-school-districts-closed-by-covid-19-with-free-internet-learning-software
Mystery Science, science classes K-5th grade
- https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
Newsela, news reports turned into learning materials for the classroom
- https://newsela.com/about/blog/preparing-for-distance-learning-due-to-school-closures/
PebbleGo, safe and interactive online research resource
- https://pebblego.com/free-pebblego-capstone-interactive-access-school-closures
Tynker, online computer coding curriculum
- https://mailchi.mp/tynker/in-support-of-schools-facing-health-related-closure
Virtual Field Trips
- http://www.virtualfieldtrips.org/ (Ask your teacher to request access at info@virtualfieldtrips.net)
Vooks, streaming library and animated storybooks
- https://www.vooks.com/teacher-appreciation
Xtra Math, math fact proficiency
- https://xtramath.org/
Actively Learn, works with Google Classroom on topics across ELA, Science, and Social Studies
- https://www.activelylearn.com/
Banzai, financial literacy program for 3rd-12th grade
- https://teachbanzai.com/
Century, tailors learning experience to the individual learner
- https://www.century.tech/coronavirus-support/
CK-12, Lessons across all topics and free online textbooks
- https://www.ck12.org/teacher/
ClassHook, media clips on a huge array of topics
- http://www.blog.classhook.com/2020/03/06/support-for-schools-impacted-by-coronavirus-covid-19/
CommonLit, literary and non-fiction reading passaged for grades 3-12.
- You will need to ask your teacher to sign up here: https://www.commonlit.org/
Discovery Education, online textbooks and multimedia content
- https://www.discoveryeducation.com/.
Education Perfect, customizable online learning experiences
- https://epforlearning.com/ep-for-classroom/
EVERFI, online courses for K-12 on real-world topics like mental health, financial planning, career readiness, etc.
- https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/
Free Math App, shows students how to work on math problems step-by-step
- https://freemathapp.org/
Gamilab, create online quizzes and learning experiences
- https://gamilab.com/
InferCabulary, tool for teaching nuanced vocabulary and improving critical thinking skills
- https://infercabulary.com/
Izzit, whole lessons with videos on topics followed by teacher guide discussion, quizzes, and more.
- https://www.izzit.org/index.php
Kahoot!, fun online game quiz platform
- https://kahoot.com/blog/2020/02/27/kahoot-free-access-schools-higher-education-coronavirus/
Kognity, turns traditional textbooks into interactive online experiences with videos, animations, and automatically-corrected assessments
- https://kognity.com/support-coronavirus/
Listenwise, teaches students to be better listeners using podcasts and comprehension questions and quizzes
- http://blog.listenwise.com/2020/03/listenwise-support-for-schools-affected-by-the-coronavirus/
MusicFirst, teaches music to all ages
- https://www.musicfirst.com/
Nearpod, prepared interactive lessons for all grade levels
- https://nearpod.com/coronavirus
NoRedInk, builds stronger writing skills through interest topic based curriculum
- https://www.noredink.com/
PBS Learning Media, PBS videos with lesson plans and interactive materials
- https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
PenPalSchools, engage with students in your own classroom and around the world
- https://www.penpalschools.com/index.html
ReadTheory, reading comprehension through passages and writing prompts
- https://readtheory.org/
ReadWorks, thousands of K-12 articles and curriculum
- https://www.readworks.org/
Rozzy, science, social studies, math and STEM for K-8th grade
- http://www.rozzycareeradventures.com/
Seterram, online geography quizzes
- https://online.seterra.com/en/p/corona-support
Slido for Education, brand-new virtual classroom platform integrating PowerPoint, Zoom video webinars, and Slido quizzes
- Available July 1, 2020 for teacher and students, https://blog.sli.do/slido-for-education/
SMART Learning Suite, virtual classroom which integrates with Google Drive in Microsoft
- https://go.smarttech.com/distancelearning
Twig Education, science tools for elementary school students
- https://www.go.twigeducation.com/covid19-us?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=covid-19-us
Voces Digital, French, Spanish, and ESL class resources
- https://www.vocesdigital.com/
Mo Willems, Artist who is streaming doodling lessons
- https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
Growly Reading Adventure, Read along stories
- www.thegrowlybook.com/readingadventure
Cosmic Kids, Yoga and Movement classes
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uIZ2KOZZeQDQo_Gsi_qbQ
EPIC!, excellent reading website with tons of books and customizable profiles for each child
- https://www.getepic.com/
Minecraft, Education Edition, the classic Minecraft game with an educational twist
- https://education.minecraft.net/
Prime Coaching Sport, physical education classes
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliBigoW1uxxMGtVIGTGwMw.
Bounce Patrol, sing-along songs for younger elementary school and preschool kids
- https://www.youtube.com/user/BouncePatrolKids
Debbie Doo Kids TV, sing-along songs for younger elementary and preschool kids
- https://www.youtube.com/user/DebbieDooTV
Blippi, videos on varying preschool and lower grade field trip type adventures
- https://www.youtube.com/user/BlippiVideos
Alphablocks, phonics videos
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qs3c0ehDvZkbiEbOj6Drg
Starfall, online classes based on grade
- https://www.starfall.com/h/