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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.


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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. 
PTA Connect Resource
Description
Partnering with...
PTA Connected
What does it mean to be PTA Connected?
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The SmartTalk
 The time to have a digital safety conversation with your kids is before they get their first device.
National PTA + LifeLock
Be Internet Awesome
Learn about being Internet Awesome: Smart, Alert, Strong, Kind and Brave. 
National PTA + Google
Digital Families
interactive presentation on social media and technology use and takeaways for families to respond to real life online interactions
National PTA + Facebook
Access
With Summer Learning Session Tookits, and information about connecting to affordable internet
National PTA + Access from AT&T​
Parenting Go Guide
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
Social Video & Teens
Educating families on video app sharing responsibility
National PTA + TikTok

Multiple Subject Resources
Resource
Description
Ages
Cost
Khan Academy
Grade level math lessons and more.
7+
free
Khan Academy Kids
App for TK- 1st grade that includes reading, writing, social emotional activities and more.
4-6
free
PBS Kids
Learning games, crafts, printable resources and more.
4-10
free
Scholastic Learn at Home
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
Prodigy
Standards based gamified math challenges. Website and app.
6+
free
Dream Box
Gamified math problems in an adventure world
5+
1 month free then $12/mo
Beast Academy
Comic book style math curriculum
8-13
$15/month or $100/ year
Code.org
Learn to code simple games, apps and computer drawings.
4+
free
Science, Nature and Outdoors
Resource
Description
Ages
Cost
Mystery Science
Grade level, standards based science lessons
5-11
$59/ year
Kids National Geographic
Articles, videos, games and more.
5-11
free
Kids In Nature
LOCAL Outdoor/ nature education program
5+
paid
Art, Music and Dance
Resource
Description
Ages
Cost
Studio Sprout
LOCAL kids studio.  Pick-up craft kits for at home projects.
3+
varies
Aree Chung
Online kids art classes
4-10
varies
Dallas Museum of Art 
​Family Program
Kids art activities and projects
8-13
free
Seven Directions
LOCAL: Art and STEM virtual classes
4+
varies
Physical, Yoga & Mindfulness
Resource
Description
Ages
Cost
Cosmic Kids
Fun, engaging yoga and mindfulness meditations on YouTube channel
3+
free
Go Noodle
Dances, songs and games to keep kids moving indoors.
4+
free
Learn to Type
Resource
Description
Ages
Cost
Typing.com
Learn to type program with embedded games but no countdown timers for a relaxed learn to type experience.
6+
free
Typetastic
Learn to type program starting with the very basics.  
​Includes timed activities.
6+
free
Turtle Diaries
Typing games including two player games to play against friends.
6+
free
Virtual Fieldtrips: Museums, Zoos etc.
Museums
Description
Ages
Cost
The Smithsonian
Variety of engaging kids activities
5+
free
National Museum of Natural History
Virtually walk through the museum exibits including the dinosaur exibit
5+
free
Zoos
Description
Ages
Cost
National Zoo
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
Gjon Feinstein
LOCAL: Learn to play chess or improve your game
6+
varies

Updated October 2020

Westlake Elementary School 
1000 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

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