Resources for Parents & Families

• • How to use Google Classroom:
    • YOUTUBE VIDEO
    • POWERPOINT: https://tinyurl.com/googleclassroominst
  • Google Classroom Tutorial For Parents: https://youtu.be/JqxCfihxEVw
  • Student View Google Classroom - Basic Intro: https://youtu.be/uVJHM5V7l2M

6^th-8^th Grade Students:

• Adventure AcademyMath, art, science and reading for ages 8-13, free during school closures w/code SCHOOL7771
• Arts & CultureVirtually visit 500+ museums and art galleries around the world.
• AYP tech & career lessonsFrom PwC and Code.org, nine 45-min lessons that connect technology and future careers.
• Brains OnAward-winning science podcast for kids from American Public Media.
• Coding coursesCreated by the Creative Computing Lab at Harvard, supports increasing fluency with computational thinking.
• Hidden Worlds of National ParksGoogle's partnership with the National Parks Services quite literally brings the outdoors inside.
• Drawing classesAuthor/illustrator Jarrett Krozoczka offers drawing classes on YourTube, daily.
• Khan AcademyOffers a personalized learning dashboard with videos and practice exercises, includes math, science, history, etc.
• Kinder ArtArt lessons for grades PreK – 8th grade. Free and fee-based lessons available online.
• LUNCH DOODLESChildren's author and illustrator Mo Willems invites you to explore new ways of making and writing.
• MathAnticsYouTube videos that teach math lessons through animation.
• Reading IQReading assessment and digital library of books. Free access w/code SCHOOL7771.
• Safari TourRide along on a live safari.
• San Diego ZooTour the San Diego Zoo.
• Scholastic Learn at HomeKeep the learning going with four daily learning experiences, each built around a meaningful story or video.
• Story PiratesPodcast series with original stories written by real kids, featuring celebrity guests.
• Smithsonian Natural History MuseumVirtually visit exhibits in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
• Supercharged SchoolOnline science lessons and experiments. Free and paid content available.
• WOW in the WorldGuy Raz and Mindy Thomas, radio and podcast stars, serve up science news with a heavy dose of silliness.
• Virtual field tripsA list of virtual trips you can take to zoos, museums and parks.
• Yellowstone National ParkTake a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park.

• ABC MouseMath, art, science, reading & color lessons for ages 2-8. 
• Animal Sound SafariAustralian podcast travels in a Magic School Bus-style “safari mobile” to discover animals around the world.
• Arts & CultureVirtually visit 500+ museums and art galleries around the world.
• But Why: A podcast for curious kidsPublic radio host Jane Lindholm helps answer kids' most burning questions.
• Disney stories on Spotify10-15 minute Disney stories told in an engaging way.
• Earth RangersA sound-rich dive into nature and animal science, podcast guided by Ranger Emma
• Go NoodleKid-friendly videos to get your kids up and moving around
• Khan AcademyOffers a personalized learning dashboard with videos and practice exercises.
• Kinder ArtArt lessons for grades PreK – 8th grade. Free and fee-based lessons available online.
• LUNCH DOODLESChildren's author and illustrator Mo Willems invites you to explore new ways of making and writing.
• McHarper ManorFree daily live art and craft tutorials.
• Monterey Bay AquariumLive stream of different aquarium exhibits.
• Pants on FireKids are challenged to “spot the liar” on this game show, co-hosted by a robot.
• Polar bear live streamLive stream of polar bears in the Tundra.
• Puppy camLive stream of a puppy playroom.
• Safari TourRide along on a live safari.
• San Diego ZooTour the San Diego Zoo.

• ABC MouseMath, art, science, reading & color lessons for ages 2-8. 
• Arts & CultureVirtually visit 500+ museums and art galleries around the world.
• Brains OnAward-winning science podcast for kids from American Public Media.
• But Why: A podcast for curious kidsPublic radio host Jane Lindholm helps answer kids' most burning questions.
• Cosmic Kids ZogaYoga, mindfulness and relationship for kids 3+.
• Curriculum AssociatesFree printable reading and math activity packs (in English and Spanish).
• Disney stories on Spotify10-15 minute Disney stories told in an engaging way.
• Earth RangersA sound-rich dive into nature and animal science, podcast guided by Ranger Emma
• Go NoodleKid-friendly videos to get your kids up and moving around
• Khan AcademyOffers a personalized learning dashboard with videos and practice exercises, includes math, science, history, etc.
• Kids Learning TubeYouTube channel that teaches using animation.
• Kinder ArtArt lessons for grades PreK – 8th grade. Free and fee-based lessons available online.
• LUNCH DOODLESChildren's author and illustrator Mo Willems invites you to explore new ways of making and writing.
• McHarper ManorFree daily live art and craft tutorials.
• Mindfulness for kidsFree mindfulness class for kids.
• Monterey Bay AquariumLive stream of different aquarium exhibits.
• Mystery ScienceFree, easy science for remote learning.
• National Geographic KidsInteractive, engaging and colorful games, videos and more.
• Puppy camLive stream of a puppy playroom.
• Polar bear live streamLive stream of polar bears in the Tundra.
• Reading IQReading assessment and digital library of books. Free access w/code SCHOOL7771.
• Safari TourRide along on a live safari.
• San Diego ZooTour the San Diego Zoo.
• Scholastic Learn at HomeKeep the learning going with four daily learning experiences, each built around a meaningful story or video.
• Storyline OnlineStreams videos of celebrated children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
• Supercharged SchoolOnline science lessons and experiments. Free and paid content available.
• TIME for KidsFree access to a library of grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids.
• Virtual field tripsA list of virtual trips you can take to zoos, museums and parks.
• WOW in the WorldGuy Raz and Mindy Thomas, radio and podcast stars, serve up science news with a heavy dose of silliness.
• Yellowstone National ParkTake a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park.
• ZearnOnline math lesson resource, free during school

• Adventure AcademyMath, art, science and reading for ages 8-13, free during school closures w/code SCHOOL7771
• Arts & CultureVirtually visit 500+ museums and art galleries around the world.
• Brains OnAward-winning science podcast for kids from American Public Media.
• But Why: A podcast for curious kidsPublic radio host Jane Lindholm helps answer kids' most burning questions.
• Coding coursesCreated by the Creative Computing Lab at Harvard, supports increasing fluency with computational thinking.
• Cosmic Kids ZogaYoga, mindfulness and relationship for kids.
• Curriculum AssociatesFree printable reading and math activity packs (in English and Spanish).
• Hidden Worlds of National ParksGoogle's partnership with the National Parks Services quite literally brings the outdoors inside.
• Drawing classesAuthor/illustrator Jarrett Krozoczka offers drawing classes on YourTube, daily.
• Khan AcademyOffers a personalized learning dashboard with videos and practice exercises, includes math, science, history, etc.
• Kids Learning TubeYouTube channel that teaches using animation.
• Kinder ArtArt lessons for grades PreK – 8th grade. Free and fee-based lessons available online.
• LUNCH DOODLESChildren's author and illustrator Mo Willems invites you to explore new ways of making and writing.
• McHarper ManorFree daily live art and craft tutorials.
• Mindfulness for kidsFree mindfulness class for kids.
• Monterey Bay AquariumLive stream of different aquarium exhibits.
• Mystery ScienceFree, easy science for remote learning.
• National Geographic KidsInteractive, engaging and colorful games, videos and more.
• Reading IQReading assessment and digital library of books. Free access w/code SCHOOL7771.
• TIME for KidsFree access to a library of grade-specific digital editions of TIME for Kids and Your $ financial literacy magazine.
• The Science GuyDemos and experiments you can try at home.
• Safari TourRide along on a live safari.
• San Diego ZooTour the San Diego Zoo.
• Scholastic Learn at HomeKeep the learning going with four daily learning experiences, each built around a meaningful story or video.
• Smithsonian Natural History MuseumVirtually visit exhibits in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
• Story PiratesPodcast series with original stories written by real kids, featuring celebrity guests.
• Supercharged SchoolOnline science lessons and experiments. Free and paid content available.
• WOW in the WorldGuy Raz and Mindy Thomas, radio and podcast stars, serve up science news with a heavy dose of silliness.
• Virtual field tripsA list of virtual trips you can take to zoos, museums and parks.
• Yellowstone National ParkTake a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park.
• ZearnOnline math lesson resource, free during school.

• Arts & CultureVirtually visit 500+ museums and art galleries around the world.
• Brains OnAward-winning science podcast for kids from American Public Media.
• Coding coursesCreated by the Creative Computing Lab at Harvard, supports increasing fluency with computational thinking.
• Drawing classesAuthor/illustrator Jarrett Krozoczka offers drawing classes on YourTube, daily.
• Khan AcademyOffers a personalized learning dashboard with videos and practice exercises, includes math, science, history, etc.
• MathAnticsYouTube videos that teach math lessons through animation.
• Reading IQReading assessment and digital library of books. Free access w/code SCHOOL7771.
• Safari TourRide along on a live safari.
• San Diego ZooTour the San Diego Zoo.
• Scholastic Learn at HomeKeep the learning going with four daily learning experiences, each built around a meaningful story or video.
• Smithsonian Natural History MuseumVirtually visit exhibits in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
• Supercharged SchoolOnline science lessons and experiments. Free and paid content available.
• The Story Collider podcastsTrue, personal stories about science
• Virtual field tripsA list of virtual trips you can take to zoos, museums and parks.
• Yellowstone National ParkTake a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park.