Parent and Child Resources

Activities for Kids

• Yoga Poses for Kids:
  https://tesidea.com/blog/article/20/yoga-poses-for-kids
• Fun Exercises for Kids:
  https://www.gonoodle.com/
• Story Time Online:
  https://www.storylineonline.net/
• Movement and Mindfulness Activities:
  https://www.gonoodle.com/
• Fun learning activities for kids you can do at home for toddlers:
  https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/
• Spanish Audio Books
  https://www.thespanishexperiment.com/stories?fbclid=IwAR0YdDWyRRlIQ9mZJtFZC0ZxG20b5eIDWnsnEOSTYayk3haO_6Y4a7PxQcc#.XCedvqR2dF4.facebook
• 100 Activities and Resources:
  https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids
• List of Indoor Activities to Keep Kids Busy:
  https://www.popsugar.com/family/photo-gallery/23437274/image/23652045/Make-Lego-Storage-Jars
• Enrichment activities for Children:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/edit?fbclid=IwAR1EbNT2j6iHA1bA1sPx3bHGtPFz5qhuzFGCISU5FUBWfLZWotRGIhKonJA#gid=1594403014
• 15 things to do:
  https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf
• 24 Easy Indoor Activities for Toddlers:
  https://blueandhazel.com/home-activities-for-toddlers
• 40 Things to do with Your Toddler:
  https://lifeitornot.com/2018/06/12/40-fun-things-to-do-with-your-toddler/
• Josh Gad Reading Books to Kids:
  https://chipandco.com/actor-josh-gad-is-reading-books-to-kids-online-every-night-during-coronavirus-quarantines-383789/
• Make Paper Tacos:
  https://artsycraftsymom.com/paper-taco-craft-collage/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=321027310_9582488_167774
• Doodle a Day:
  https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/03/16/mo-willems-is-hosting-a-livestream-doodle-starting-today/?fbclid=IwAR3YkruyCs7WYnFmmGNZGTF3LFDzsgFyx1oZv0IhbBTMJd0g6bDJaEDB1N8
• Betty White Reads “Harry the Dirty Dog”:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j0OY3236jw&fbclid=IwAR3hzYtGktwiqQx21hICEoUcR_zk4N4MiVVWb4FuwfDejLsrqPH_zC7m1vw
• Chris Pine Reads “Clark the Shark”:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZRMptA0Lk
• Eric Carle “A Very Hungry Caterpillar:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NQK-Sm1YY
• Story Book Apps:
  https://vl2storybookapps.com/?fbclid=IwAR3U-HAfyPdyCXK7ML44CyIQczbzMNwoL3CS53uEANZHG-2IkHhitZmfu9g
• Virtual Field Trips:
  https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR1w7kx3K1cgOWVCIm7oLomsmyebb8603mTPB3cx0S0IwardC09VFzRXbys
• Virtual Tours of National Parks:
  https://social.diply.com/121060/you-can-virtually-tour-a-whole-bunch-of-national-parks-from-your?fbclid=IwAR1_B4t6jGPT0Q54bSVrdAP5kfg9ecIcKN9-s8LkR2ZGBF7VMAfSnVE7Hz4
• Fun Obstacle Games for Parents and Kids:
  https://www.facebook.com/cronicasgermanicas/videos/193459392090037/UzpfSTEzNTQ2OTQ5MzA6MTAyMTcwNTg3NzgzMjU2Nzk/
• 1000 Free Printables for the Classroom or Home:
  https://thisreadingmama.com/free-printables-learning-activities/
• ASL Stories and Books:
  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rgAG1vqyU1RAlOZOXSvdyPk0Y4gPN51jOFTqLKN00hw/edit?fbclid=IwAR0tLQNv1eG_G5hCHhomVRV3WkULUBdMF1xfG7SPUbEo5GJL9oNF67mmzrw
• Books for Horse-Loving Kids:
  https://www.aqha.com/news-and-publications/e-books/free-ebooks/activity-book-for-horse-loving-kids?fbclid=IwAR0BYt0PLEPVBYgPyxirWy2PRwIMqz4ht-YU0iaLsfyENqnmEyHpDT6W8xg
• Free Printable Worksheets for Kids:
  https://www.education.com/worksheets/?cid=11.2143
• Yoga and Meditations for Teens:
  https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
• Yoga for Kids:
  https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Tips on Social Distancing with Teenagers

• Tips from a mom in Italy:
  https://grownandflown.com/italy-covid-19/
• The challenges of Social Disdtancing for Teens:
  https://www.momtastic.com/parenting/775516-the-challenges-of-social-distancing-for-teens/
• Tips for Managing Your Child’s Social Distancing:
  https://www.publicsource.org/six-expert-tips-for-managing-your-childs-social-distancing-during-coronavirus/

For the Parents

• What Pregnant Women Need to Know:
  https://www.verywellfamily.com
• YMCA offers classes online:
  https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article241307611.html?fbclid=IwAR2HtBFd8MWCIUKGOm9XFGiWC1vGZsmcSIB6gW5KI2xWBf5k4e25NYxGVzk
• Netflix Party for movie nights with friends:
  https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/03/17/coronavirus-netflix-party-lets-friends-do-movie-nights-quarantine/5072347002/?fbclid=IwAR0vaa9O8-tf8qTpR11z54dOH2zjO6zxyK7UMorAsF335HivkIBvpoVl6GY
• Mindfulness Classes:
  https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR3qfVhpaJGpWD6hqYdKoRdekZz_ttB8vkd2D8bxOBMfz9f_C66hHGy6Wic
• A realistic look at "homeschooling" as a parent:
  https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/health/homeschooling-during-coronavirus-wellness/index.html
• At Home Wellness Guide:
  https://chopra.com/articles/at-home-wellness-guide-to-staying-healthy-during-covid-19?utm_source=all-channels&utm_medium=social&utm_content=cc-organic-post
• Free online educational content for students, educators released in response to COVID-19 school closures in Michigan:
  https://mail.michiganvirtual.org/free-online-educational-content-for-students-educators-released-in-response-to-covid-19-school-closures?ecid=ACsprvuLMTJvR7ZqizID6M691epuaTou-qo8TO74q7yrWxNBsPrOHcH6GMxGWQp3KE_fDUO4OdX6&utm_campaign=Learning%20Continuity%20Plans&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84907914&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_frrc7_VvZBb9BOf4y_mzLNQ9rwMOOn1uxXqr940eL2Y-vth5PTxR8oBtv00OFHdI4Sf9vKyoXFojSc8smph4IfV04sw&_hsmi=84907914
• Educational Opportunities from Home:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LuR_-KrAhO1t_Fk8TtzOM1qznWv6H_d2FpjPDPb2buY/htmlview?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR3RsNZHGVXixPSkMAHI1VbIWaeI4OTX149d5m5O23wQxeyWoLoh6Zh8O-4&sle=true
• Free Snoopy STEM Lesson Plans:
  https://www.spacefoundation.org/2020/03/17/fill-the-education-gap-during-school-closures-with-free-snoopy-stem-lesson-plans/?fbclid=IwAR1lm6aw7mO28evWSVynYWx_r36Sk7T-cNxPKJsLkcq4F3sQ4O7MinHcGJY

Educational Resources for Children for On-Going Learning

Pre-School to Kindergarten:

• Scholastic at-home learning for PreK:
  https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html

Elementary:

• Starfall: reading and math for elementary ages
  https://www.starfall.com/h/
• Time (magazine) for Kids: various articles for reading with common core standards
  https://www.timeforkids.com/
• National Geographic: various articles about states, animals, etc.
  https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
• BBC for kids: various historical information and games (needs updated flash player)
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
• Learning Games for kids: various educational games
  https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/
• Make me Genius: various science videos
  https://www.makemegenius.com/index.php
• Learning Math Grades K-8
  https://www.dreambox.com/
• Lessons that Inspire Kids to Love Science
  https://mysteryscience.com/
• Learn at Home: learning challenges, field trips, science and social studies
  https://www.scholastic.com/learnathome
• Open Culture: Video lessons, books, foreign language lessons, art, geography, physics, history
  https://openculture.com/

Middle School:

• Cool Math:
  https://www.coolmath.com/
• Time (magazine) for Kids: various articles for reading with common core standards
  https://www.timeforkids.com/
• National Geographic: various articles about states, animals, etc.
  https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
• BBC for kids: various historical information and games (needs updated flash player)
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
• Learning Games for kids: various educational games
  https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/
• Make me Genius: various science videos
  https://www.makemegenius.com/index.php
• Learn at Home: learning challenges, field trips, science and social studies
  https://www.scholastic.com/learnathome
• Open Culture: Video lessons, books, foreign language lessons, art, geography, physics, history
  https://openculture.com/

High School:

• Cool Math:
  https://www.coolmath.com/
• Khan Academy: math
  https://www.khanacademy.org/
• Udemy: Free 30-day trial (various courses)
  https://www.udemy.com/
• Learn at Home: learning challenges, field trips, science and social studies
  https://www.scholastic.com/learnathome
• Open Culture: Video lessons, books, foreign language lessons, art, geography, physics, history
  https://openculture.com/

Various grades:

• PBS learning media: videos and links by grade and subject
  https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/
• TeacherTube: various courses
  https://www.teachertube.com/
• Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs:
  https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/10/special-needs-extensions.html?fbclid=IwAR0Hcnp3q65phudAOeiiKDGc8l3QDt92H3AsWDdN3wQUC3Uhhv5epmleJ2g&m=1

Career work:

• Onet: diploma classes
  https://www.onetonline.org/
• Identior: alternate curriculum: games that help determine a potential career path
  https://www.identifor.com/

Language:

• Dulingo: Fun language games
  https://www.duolingo.com/

Fall Activities for Kids

• Halloween Tips for Autism Families:
  https://tacanow.org/family-resources/trick-or-treat/
• 100+ Spooky & Fun Halloween Activities for Kids:
  https://autisticmama.com/halloween-activities-for-kids/
• How to Host an Inclusive Halloween:
  https://connectingforkids.org/Halloween
• 5 Sensory-Friendly Fall Activities:
  https://star-medical.net/5-sensory-friendly-fall-activities/
• 7 Sensory-Friendly Fall Activities:
  https://www.appliedbehaviorcenter.org/blog/2018/10/7-sensory-friendly-fall-activities
• Autumn Activities for Your Child with Autism:
  https://htaba.com/autumn-activities-for-your-child-with-autism/
• 33 Fun Things You Can Still Do This Fall (Even During a Pandemic):
  https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/seasonal-events/fall-activities-during-covid
• 250+ Creative Ways to Keep Your Family Sane During COVID-19 Crisis:
  https://la.kidsoutandabout.com/content/250-creative-ways-keep-your-family-sane-during-covid-19-crisis
• 38 Fall Activities for Kids that are Safe in a Pandemic:
  https://www.fatherly.com/play/fall-activities-for-kids/

Sensory-Friendly Costumes for Halloween

• Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes for Kids with Autism:
  https://livingwellmom.com/sensory-friendly-halloween-costume-ideas-kids-with-autism/
• 6 DIY Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes:
  https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/6-diy-sensory-friendly-halloween-costumes
• 20 Awesome Tips for Making Autism and Sensory Friendly Halloween Costumes:
  https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2019/10/tips-for-sensory-friendly-halloween-costumes.html
• How to Find the Perfect Halloween Costume for Kids with Disabilities:
  https://offspring.lifehacker.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-halloween-costume-for-kids-with-1839053475