Educational Resources

Parents Guide to Google Classroom link

Physical Health:

• 1. Planet Fitness FREE exercise programs https://www.youtube.com/user/planetfitnessnh

  2. Fitness Blender: Free cardio, strength and stretch workouts https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos

  3. CrossFit; Free at-home workout videos, including single exercises and drills https://www.crossfit.com/at-home

  4. Yoga with Adrianne; https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

Travel:

• 1. Virtual tours of National Parks: https://social.diply.com/121060/you-can-virtually-tour-a-whole-bunch-of-national-parks-from-your

  2. This is a list of museums that offer virtual tours. https://www.parents.com/syndication/museums-with-virtual-tours/?utm_campaign=parents_parentsmagazine&utm_content=internalsyndication_travelandleisure&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=FD51F848-6550-11EA-9FBA-CF782FEB5590&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR0b-8pUdJdk3gKzwWzCeUXAYBKuIIitB9IfSLgv-raAqvZf-o_Sy_C8UmM

  3. This has cool virtual tours of National Parks. https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home?fbclid=IwAR2U0jo3yS772MSkn6p1dIDV5pRQQsch1OblxEGOKUoiNfhtXx74wjW66uk

Education:

• 1. A website for young children and their families with daily ideas to keep learning fun. It is part of the New York State Library early literacy initiative Ready to Read at New York Libraries. http://daybydayny.org/

  2. Stream videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/

  3. Videos and games for little learners. There is also a helpful parent’s resources section with ideas and activities for your little ones. https://pbskids.org/

  4. Resources from the US Department of Education https://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html

  5. Fun learning games with animals. https://switchzoo.com/

  6. Learning games and videos from the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. Learn more about the Smithsonian's 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world. https://www.si.edu/kids

  7. A fun, educational program for kids, parents, educators, librarians, anyone, everyone who values wordplay. Buttons & Figs introduces kids to great nonsense literature, poetry, and songs as a way to give them permission to play with words. http://buttonsandfigs.com/

  8. Free stories for kids age 7 to 11 including some fun re-tellings of classical myths and lots of original content. https://www.storynory.com/

  9. A list of educational companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings. https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR2iI5JbnR8EzmgNPsjItYKAB4vkKVkiDs_k3xTKk5IEZwo2DQwTrIfd5cI

  10. Free educational activities. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

  11. An extensive & updating list of read-alouds, mini-lessons, and more from children's author Kate Messner. https://www.katemessner.com/read-wonder-and-learn-favorite-authors-illustrators-share-resources-for-learning-anywhere-spring-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3H2lgvfdp1wyTwG-exbXthrpt_XmubD_XerM38OgAetYMFqkx8-V1Am4Y

  12. Downloadable comic activities from author Jarret Lerner. https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/

  13. Drawing classes with graphic novelist Jarrett J. Krosocka on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/StudioJJK

  14. On this channel, you'll find workshops, readings, activities, art projects, writing games, writing advice, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowhHSUaWp3KJDcuI0nR0vw

Mental Health & Emotional Management

• 1. Mindfulness classes for kids: https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/?utm_source=Mindful+Schools+Newsletter&utm_campaign=538815a38f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_NEWSLETTER_2020_03_18_MF&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_024a46d2a1-538815a38f-21106631