{"id":244,"date":"2020-03-18T22:43:06","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T22:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/parent-corner\/?p=244"},"modified":"2020-06-04T00:07:32","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T00:07:32","slug":"at-home-enrichment-activities-and-more-for-when-schools-are-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/parent-corner\/at-home-enrichment-activities-and-more-for-when-schools-are-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"At-Home Enrichment Activities and More (for When Schools Are Closed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With school districts across the country closed to help slow the spread of coronavirus, many parents are now trying to fill the role of teacher, too. It\u2019s a trying time, but this list of free classes, printables, media subscriptions, and more can help you get started. <em>(h\/t to our sister site, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptotoday.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PTOtoday.com<\/a>, for compiling the original list of links and tips.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>We\u2019re all in this together<\/h2>\n<p>This is a challenging time for parents, teachers, <em>and<\/em> children. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenandscreens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development<\/a> offers these tips to help families adjust.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider a &#8220;digital quarantine&#8221; and limit use of cell phones and tablets until schoolwork is completed.<\/li>\n<li>Create a dedicated space for learning, ideally different from where your kids usually play games or watch television.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure kids are learning rather than zoning out when they&#8217;re in front of a monitor or screen.<\/li>\n<li>Include time for physical activity every day. If it helps, set alarms and send the kids outside.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage reading of physical books and other print materials, especially for younger children.<\/li>\n<li>Check in with other parents in your community to get advice, share concerns, and learn useful tips.<\/li>\n<li>Remind your children that this isn\u2019t a vacation; set up assignments, grades, requirements, and tests if it helps.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to have fun! Plan off-screen activities and bonding experiences for the whole family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/internetsafety.trendmicro.com\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trend Micro: Free #StayAtHome Webinars for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/human-interest\/2020\/03\/you-are-not-your-childs-teacher-quarantine-education.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slate: You Are Not Your Child&#8217;s Teacher<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.susankaisergreenland.com\/listen-1\/231-parenting-in-a-pandemic-susan-kaiser-greenland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Susan Kaiser Greenland: Parenting in a Pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Take advantage of a free media subscription<\/h2>\n<p>Many educational companies are offering extended trial periods or free subscriptions to their resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mass.pbslearningmedia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingeducationalresources.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazing Educational Resources: Companies With Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/attractions\/museums-galleries\/museums-with-virtual-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel &amp; Leisure: 12 Museums With Virtual Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classroommagazines.scholastic.com\/support\/learnathome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scholastic Learn at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverpods.com\/educational-kids-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discover Pods: 12 Great Podcasts for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Keep academic skills strong<\/h2>\n<p>Practice math, reading, writing, and science concepts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/parent-corner\/category\/learning-at-home\/\">TeacherLists: 28+ STEM Activities To Do at Home + other Learn at Home resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/blog\/entry\/2015\/12\/16\/graphing-for-reading-and-math-fun\">SchoolFamily.com: Graphing for Reading and Math Fun<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/blog\/entry\/2015\/11\/19\/help-your-child-become-a-sentence-builder\">SchoolFamily.com: Help Your Child Become a Sentence Builder<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/book-lists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Common Sense Media: Best Books for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/blog\/entry\/2015\/10\/22\/fun-and-easy-help-with-basic-math\">SchoolFamily.com: Fun and Easy Help With Basic Math<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/blog\/entry\/2015\/07\/16\/math-fun-for-summer-or-anytime\">SchoolFamily.com: Math Fun for Summer (or Anytime)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/lists\/free-educational-apps-games-and-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Common Sense Media: Free Educational Games, Apps, and Websites for Reading and Math <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/blog\/free-online-events-activities-kids-at-home-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Common Sense Media: Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/free-online-learning-activities-for-kids_l_5e73848dc5b63c3b648bc968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HuffPost Parenting: Teachers&#8217; Favorite Free Learning Websites And Apps For Kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/0\/d\/1MrM7Ypu3uoEEwbyLQ6sxkx8d-sePrP2J64WQrb6dNfI\/mobilebasic?urp=gmail_link&amp;fbclid=IwAR1auCVcj3BpTf1B0f5foLzA7J58_799vSsCEDkVCbi7_vF4oYUOWU9NlI4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LivBits: Interactive Read-Alouds List<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerslugger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Major League Baseball and Everfi: Summer Slugger<\/a> (baseball-theme digital learning platform for ages 8-11)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/releases\/2020\/Q2\/writing-is-hard,-especially-when-students-are-stuck-at-home.-this-resource-can-help..html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purdue University: Writing Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/distance-learning-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Trail: Distance Learning Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/put-down-the-phone-100-non-screen-activities-to-occupy-your-kids-in-quarantine-11586350800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wall Street Journal: 100 Non-Screen Activities To Do During Quarantine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Get cooking<\/h2>\n<p>Cooking provides opportunities for great lessons in math and chemistry!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/school-family-articles\/article\/10888-make-family-meals-count\">SchoolFamily.com: Make Family Meals Count<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/recipes\/category\/recipes-kids-can-make-alone\">SchoolFamily.com: Recipes Kids Can Make Alone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Printable puzzles and worksheets<\/h2>\n<p>Word searches, crosswords, acrostics, and interactive learning games are some good ways to interest kids away from the screen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/print-and-use-tools\/category\/120-printable-activities\">SchoolFamily.com: Printable Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/print-and-use-tools\/category\/199-activities-for-sick-days\">SchoolFamily.com: Activities for Sick Days<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Stay active outdoors and inside<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com\/blog\/entry\/2015\/11\/30\/winters-coming-10-healthy-hacks-for-parents-and-kids\">SchoolFamily.com: 10 Healthy Hacks for Parents and Kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/lists\/movement-apps-games-and-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Common Sense Media: Movement Apps, Games, and Websites<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitbound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fitbound: Online Excercise Community for Kids<\/a> (inclusive of disabilities)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/108950689141455\/posts\/2832202823482881\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maryvale Elementary School and PTA: Indoor\/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Activity<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free classes, printables, media subscriptions, and more to help you keep your kids learning at home during coronavirus or other school 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