Virtual learning can feel overwhelming. Sometimes there is too much, sometimes not enough.
Below are some tried and true resources to support you and your family through these very unique times.
Below are some tried and true resources to support you and your family through these very unique times.
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From the National PTA Website: Check out PTA Connected - Events, Toolkits, Modules to help kids act safely, responsibly and thoughtfully online.
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PTA Connect Resource |
Description |
Partnering with... |
What does it mean to be PTA Connected? |
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The time to have a digital safety conversation with your kids is before they get their first device. |
National PTA + LifeLock |
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Learn about being Internet Awesome: Smart, Alert, Strong, Kind and Brave. |
National PTA + Google |
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interactive presentation on social media and technology use and takeaways for families to respond to real life online interactions |
National PTA + Facebook |
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With Summer Learning Session Tookits, and information about connecting to affordable internet |
National PTA + Access from AT&T |
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Life360 brings families closer with a wide range of smart features, like real-time location notifications and advanced driving safety features, designed to protect and connect the people who matter most. |
National PTA + Life360 |
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Educating families on video app sharing responsibility |
National PTA + TikTok |
Multiple Subject Resources
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Grade level math lessons and more. |
7+ |
free |
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App for TK- 1st grade that includes reading, writing, social emotional activities and more. |
4-6 |
free |
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Learning games, crafts, printable resources and more. |
4-10 |
free |
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Printable resources across all subject areas |
4-10 |
$6 a month |
Reading, Writing & Literacy
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Lexia |
Leveled reading lessons. Access through Clever. |
5+ |
free |
Epic |
Large amount of digital, audio and read-to-me books. Access through Clever or ask your teacher for a code. |
all |
free |
Hoopla |
Borrow 5 digital or audio books a month with a SC public library card. Download the app. |
all |
free |
Libby |
Borrow digital and audio books with a SC public library card. Download the app. |
all |
free |
Open Library |
Digital and audio books to borrow |
all |
free |
Math and Coding
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Standards based gamified math challenges. Website and app. |
6+ |
free |
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Gamified math problems in an adventure world |
5+ |
1 month free then $12/mo |
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Comic book style math curriculum |
8-13 |
$15/month or $100/ year |
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Learn to code simple games, apps and computer drawings. |
4+ |
free |
Science, Nature and Outdoors
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Grade level, standards based science lessons |
5-11 |
$59/ year |
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Articles, videos, games and more. |
5-11 |
free |
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LOCAL Outdoor/ nature education program |
5+ |
paid |
Art, Music and Dance
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
LOCAL kids studio. Pick-up craft kits for at home projects. |
3+ |
varies |
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Online kids art classes |
4-10 |
varies |
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Dallas Museum of Art Family Program |
Kids art activities and projects |
8-13 |
free |
LOCAL: Art and STEM virtual classes |
4+ |
varies |
Physical, Yoga & Mindfulness
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Fun, engaging yoga and mindfulness meditations on YouTube channel |
3+ |
free |
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Dances, songs and games to keep kids moving indoors. |
4+ |
free |
Learn to Type
Resource |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Learn to type program with embedded games but no countdown timers for a relaxed learn to type experience. |
6+ |
free |
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Learn to type program starting with the very basics. Includes timed activities. |
6+ |
free |
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Typing games including two player games to play against friends. |
6+ |
free |
Virtual Fieldtrips: Museums, Zoos etc.
Museums |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Variety of engaging kids activities |
5+ |
free |
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Virtually walk through the museum exibits including the dinosaur exibit |
5+ |
free |
Zoos |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
Meet the animals at the National Zoo |
all |
free |
Other |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
PORTS (State Parks Online) |
Virtual fieldtrips both on-demand and live from CA State Parks. |
all |
free |
Other Fun Stuff
Resources |
Description |
Ages |
Cost |
LOCAL: Learn to play chess or improve your game |
6+ |
varies |
Updated October 2020