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Need some activities for those kiddos?


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Want a daily schedule set for you?

You can learn all kinds of things on Khan Academy. Try their "Daily Schedule" page for a daily plan of activities by grade level. Or search through their courses for whatever your kids are interested in. (Pixar in a Box is one of my favorites.)

Art

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Find previous recordings of author/Illustrator Peter Reynolds  in his Facebook feed.
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All 15 episodes are archived at the Kennedy Center site, or you can watch on You Tube here.
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Kids drawing class with author/illustrator Wendy Macnaughton. Episodes can be watched on You Tube.
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Draw Every Day with author & illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. All episodes can be found here. 

Nonfiction

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This is a great way to get some nonfiction reading in. It’s a daily news app that delivers news in a kid-friendly way and includes videos and photos along with the articles. *Requires a subscription
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Scholastic Learn at Home for Pre k-6+ has high interest weekly content with articles, videos, and activities. ​*Requires a subscription
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Austin Adventures has virtual adventures for kids to places like National Parks and other countries. 

Anytime ELA ...

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Camp Kinda is designed to keep kids in grades K-8 engaged, curious, and having fun—even if they're stuck at home. (Watch for the Kinda Guide in late September!)
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Check out Debbi Ridpath Ohi's "Learning from Home" page for read alouds, activities, and free printables. 
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Check out the Sharing our Notebooks blog and Keeping a Notebook series with author and poet Amy Ludwig Vanderwater.
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Links to author read alouds and other resources. Check out Kate Messner's list, which continues to be updated.
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Activity sheets from author/illustrator Jarrett Lerner
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Authors give writing tips in 60 seconds or less at Story in Seconds.
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Writing videos for kids from author Victoria Coe.
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Video mini-lessons on writing from nonfiction author Melissa Stewart.

Science ...

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Choose from the menu of science topics or read a sample issue with activities. *Requires a subscription (meant for classrooms with a minimum of 10)
Lots of videos and info, plus lessons specific to the coronavirus.
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​Mini-lesson videos and longer lessons with printouts.
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Cincinnati Zoo - Home Safari Facebook Live Previous episodes can be found in Facebook feed.
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 Mystery Doug has videos that answer kids' questions. They can even vote for the next week's video.






**See "Educational You Tube Videos" below for more!

Social Studies ...

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Expolore exhibits through the Library of Congress, including special exhibits on Rosa Parks and women's fight for the right to vote.
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Lots of info on Women's History Month. (Even if it's not Women's History Month right now!)
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Discover and create with the Smithsonian Learning Lab.
**See "Educational You Tube Videos" below for more!

Math ...

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 This is a link to the math, but you can learn all kinds of things on Khan Academy! 
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You'll have to create an account for Prodigy, but it's free!

Coding ... 

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Typing ...

Language ...

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Typing Club has fun tutuorials and games and is free (with ads). 
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Duo Lingo lets you choose a language and start learning! (Or reviewing!)

Educational You Tube Channels ...

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National Geographic Kids history and science
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Mr. Beat history videos
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Crash Course has fun videos on many subjects and topics.

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  • Home
  • About
  • Books
    • KISSES ARE INVISIBLE
    • THE AIR WE SHARE
    • THE LAST PLASTIC STRAW
    • LOVE IS IN THE AIR
    • PIES FROM NOWHERE
    • FORT BUILDERS Series
    • THE BFF BUCKET LIST
    • BEST. NIGHT. EVER.
    • NO PLACE LIKE HOME
    • POSTCARDS FROM VENICE
    • BFF Series
  • Author Visits
  • EVENTS
  • EXTRAS
  • For Writers
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Editing Services
  • Activities