Available Resources During the COVID-19 Break
Miscellaneous
How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Supporting individuals with autism
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times
Virtual Fieldtrips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
100 Activities to do at home
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/
20 Five minute speech therapy activities
https://www.home-speech-home.com/twenty-5-minute-speech-therapy-activities-you-can-do-at-home.html
30 Scavenger hunts
https://buggyandbuddy.com/30-free-printable-scavenger-hunts-for-kids/
275 Enrichment activities
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/htmlview?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook&sle=true
12 Virtual museum tours
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Ranger Rick free subscription
https://rangerrick.org/freedigital/
Imagineering in a box
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/walt-disney-imagineering-partners-with-khan-academy-to-bring-you-imagineering-in-a-box/
15 Broadway plays and musicals
http://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home
Chrome Extension
https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/10/special-needs-extensions.html
At home activities
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a4Ct_2vJe4fjHBi5qzfKqSkOtrTicjOH/view
Coding for kids
https://codewizardshq.com/coding-for-kids-free/
Home learning packets
http://www.breezyspecialed.com/2020/03/distance-home-learning-packets-and.html
Mindfulness for kids
https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/
19 Museum exhibits
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/19-immersive-museum-exhibits-you-can-visit-from-your-couch
Museums, aquariums and zoos
https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2020/03/18/stuck-at-home-museums-aquariums-zoos-offer-virtual-tours-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
Scholastic learn from home
https://www.wfla.com/community/health/coronavirus/scholastic-releases-daily-learning-courses-for-kids-home-from-school-amid-coronavirus/
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Education companies offering free subscriptions at this time
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
STEM/Science/Math
NASA space place
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
NASA media library
https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free/
2 weeks of fun and easy science experiments
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments
Daily STEM
http://dailystem.com/resources/
Kennedy Space Center free activities
https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/attractions/2020/03/18/kennedy-space-center-offering-free-online-activities-amid-closure
25 math activities for kids who hate math
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/70504/math-games-for-kids/
Best math websites
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites/
Reading
Reading challenge
https://www.weareteachers.com/coloring-reading-challenge/
Readtopia
https://learningtools.donjohnston.com/product/readtopia/request-1/
6,000 children’s books
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/136356/6000-historical-childrens-books/
Physical Activity
Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Online exercise
https://ymca360.org/
Fitness and fluency
http://bit.ly/freeFFvideos
American Heart Association Resources Provided
Home Activities
1. Get the Whole Family Moving at Home
2. Dance it out
3. Heart Hero Moves
4. Jumping Rope Skills
5. Homework with Heart
6. Wacky Word Games
7. Get Cooking!
8. NFL PLAY 60: Huddle Up and Get Moving!
9. Heart Hero Coloring Sheets
10. Get Moving with the PLAY 60 app
Recipes
1. Berry Nuts Granola Bars
2. Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
3. Ranch Chive Popcorn
4. Tropical Fruit Smoothie
5. Chunky Marinara with Pasta
6. Sweet and Spicy Veggie Dip
7. Frozen Yogurt Pops
8. Raspberry Lemonade Slushy
9. Southern Cornbread
10. Sweet and Sour Chicken
Tips for Parents
1. Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids
2. Limit Screen Time
3. Take Action to Control Stress
4. When is the best time of day to exercise?
5. Fruit and Veggie Toolkit for Kids
6. How to Sneak in More Vegetables
7. Fresh, Frozen and Canned Can All be Healthy
8. Fight Stress with Healthy Habits
9. Tips to Keep Your Whole Family Active
10. Meditation