Homeschool Resources (updated April 22, 2020)
Disclaimer: ACISD is not affiliated with the resources referenced on this webpage, with the exception of the first website.
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Online Resources document compiled by ACISD.
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How to Help Kids Sort Fact from Fiction about the CoronaVirus
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Storyline Online: The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning and Daytime Emmy-nominated children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams imaginatively produced videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations, helping to inspire a love of reading in children.
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Wide Open School features a free collection of the best learning experiences and activities for kids, organized by grade band and subject.
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Dav Pilkey at Home: Dav Pilkey, the children’s author and illustrator behind award-winning and worldwide bestselling book series including Dog Man and Captain Underpants, is collaborating with the Library of Congress to serve children and families online during the coronavirus pandemic.
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We are Teachers: The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read-Alouds & Activities.
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Kids Acitivies.com: Here's the entire list of education companies offering FREE subscriptions due to school closings.
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Kids Acitivies.com: HERE’S THE ENTIRE LIST OF AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS THAT ARE DOING ONLINE STORY TIME.
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JLG@Home: Junior Library Guild provides unlimited access to read books online from any device. There is no limit to the number of users who can access the books.
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School Library Journal: Kid Lit Authors Step Up To Help Educators, Students, and Parents.
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Common Sense Media: Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Time Out New York Kids: Virtual storytimes for kids: Authors and venues go online amid coronavirus.
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Scholastic Learn At Home: Day-to-day projects to keep kids thinking, reading, and growing.
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Texas State Aquarium: Free Aquavision Distance Learning Programs.
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Mystery Science: Free, easy science for remote learning.
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PBS Learning Media: Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years.
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Storytime from Space: Astronauts on the Space Station reading stories to and conducting science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below.
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Storyline Online: The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy websitestreams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
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Tech & Learning: Free Online Learning Resources For Schools Affected by Coronavirus/COVID-19.
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Audible: Free audio books for students.
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Brightly: Reading Through It Together: Educational Resources & Activities to Use While the Kids Are at Home.
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National Treasure Workbooks: Downloadable Spelling and Grammar workbooks.
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Harry Potter at Home: where you’ll find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied .
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Live Streaming Shows & Music Classes for Kids: Online Listings (created by Amelia of Mil's Trills).
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MKE With Kids Resources & Activities For Parents 🍎.
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CommonSense Media: Parents' Ultimate Guide to Google Classroom.
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Upstart Activities: Upstart Activity Guides
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Pinna.com: 60 day free trial of Podcasts, Audiobooks, Music. The only screen-free, ad-free audio streaming service custom-made for kids 3-12.
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Moms Desk: Directory of Educational Sites for Kids
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The Library Voice: A Special Collection Of Online Read Alouds and Activities From Authors and Illustrators!
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Brightly: A Year of Meaningful Reads: Brightly’s Monthly Themes
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ADDitude: Daily Schedule Advice for ADHD Families
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The Library Voice: Week 4 of the PebbleGo Home Questions & Adventure Activities Are Here!
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The Library Voice: Steps To Make A PebbleGo Buncee Journal!
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Follett Community: These 4 Books Can Help Your Students Spot Fake News
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Google Doc: Free or Inexpensive E-Book Access During Quarantine
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Brightly: Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 9 – 12
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Capstone: Free Remote Learning Resources for Kids During COVID-19/Coronavirus
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Harper Collins Publishing: At Home Resources for Kids and Families During Coronavirus 2020
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EarthDay.org: Building Science and Climate Literacy During COVID-19
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CommonSense Media Plus: Cool podcasts for the whole family
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CommonSense Media: Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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