COVID – 19 RESOURCES

Shared by Matt Miller #FlattenTheCurve @jmattmiller

Shared by Tika Epstein @Tikaee

MANY thanks to Harper Collins Publishers for crafting such an amazing site for families, students, and teachers to use. Just WOW!!

Shared by Erik Murray @MrSTEmurray – Who Doesn’t Adore Legos?

Shared by Dr. Maribeth Edmunds @DrMBEdmunds

Shared by Jennifer Gonzalez @cultofpedagogy

Shared by Rita Wirtz @RitaWirtz

Shared by NASA STEM Engagement @NASASTEM – You can begin anytime during April

Shared by Jeff Zoul –

Avoid Cabin Fever With These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis 

Shared by George Couros –

4 Ideas to Consider for Online Learning

Shared by Matt Miller – No Internet Activities

Shared by @Edutopia Magazine

Shared by Sandy King @sandeeteach – How Are You Feeling Today?

Shared by #CBSDlearns

Shared by Lee Araoz – Genius Hour

Shared by Dr. Angela Peery – Writing Workshops For Teachers to Use

Web site – drpeery.com 

Shared by Tika Epstein – UPDATED DAILY! Check out the latest resources for Families, Teachers, and Leaders curated by Dr. Lissa Pijanowski and share with others!

Shared by Lee Araoz

Shared on Twitter by Rachelle Dene Poth – The best thing we can do is to focus on ways that we can stay connected to communicate with our family and our school. A big impact of the sudden shift to remote learning is the loss of social interaction.

Shared by Meredith Johnson – Have you ever tried Classcraft? Check it out! In this guide, we’ll provide tips about how you can use Classcraft to bolster your remote teaching practice and motivate students to take a more active role in their learning.

Shared by Tim Needles – Digital Drawing Ideas

Shared by Lee Araoz –

Scheduling – Families will need to rise to the challenges during the next few weeks and months. Let’s keep positive and share this terrific schedule with them.

Shared by Tika Epstein – FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! 

Teachers, school staff, parents, and community members can register for the free 2020 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference. There will be more than 40 webinar presentations from March 24-26 on a wide range of education topics. Register here: bit.ly/3cTvCSH #ownthelearning

Shared by Hampton Oaks Elementary – Good Morning Hawks! We would like to announce #HawkSpiritWeek. Please join us and share images each day with our hashtag. 

Lee Araoz shared this graphic by LangWitches

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth on Facebook – Let’s Have Some Fun With Interactive Games

Shared by Matt Miller on Twitter

Shared by Joe Clark @ClarksRoom

Shared by Basil Marin, Ed.S. @basil_marin – Graphic from theCounselingTeacher.com

Shared by Kelly Yang @kellyyanghk – Teen Writing – M/W/F 12PM PST 3PM ET

Shared by Lee Araoz –Posted by Monica Isabel Martinez @mimg1225

Shared by Tika Epstein

TNTP resources

Shared by Jessica Cabeen 

March 2020: Self-Care in Uncertain Times pic.twitter.com/OUkeW3AEdo

— Jessica Cabeen (@JessicaCabeen) March 21, 2020

Shared by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris 

Shared by Jill Siler 

Resources shared in Word or PDF 

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth – With thousands of children leaving schools and heading home does it seem to be a great time to check out these resources about #digcitcommit https://digcitcommit.org/resources

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth – Teachers who adore @Buncee

Here is a #RemoteLearning resource for YOU!

It’s F R E E

Shared by Dennis Schug an idea by @mikesmithlive

Shared by Andrea Pavlik on FaceBook

Shared by Tracy Casselman – Check this out… 50+ video presentations below, ranging in topics from technology to pedagogy to Google to inquiry to student relationships. As they said “it’s like Netflix for professional development”. All free! Thanks for reopening this! http://ditchsummit.com/all-ditch-summit-videos/

Here’s an At-Home Learning Resource 

Shared by Paul Solarz – An outstanding resource for teachers http://bit.ly/2WbgLwO – please check it out and share it with others.

During this time families will need to find new ways to channel all of their energy – watching tv is only going to work in the short term. As educators, you can help pave the way by sharing ideas that might be just the thing to spark their interest. Digital citizenship – With thousands of children leaving schools and heading home does it seem to be a great time to check out these resources about #digcitcommit https://digcitcommit.org/resources or exploring museums together https://www.msn.com/…/stuck-at-home-these-12-f…/ar-BB119nm6…

A great blog post with several ideas to think about when moving toward #onlinelearning. I think it’s wonderful they surveyed the families to find out their input. https://www.theedublogger.com/teaching-online-school-closu…/

Folks dealing with school closures: Fluency & Fitness® website is giving parents FREE unlimited access to use with their child at home during these next few weeks. There are over 900 videos to review 60+ movement, literacy and math topics for K-2nd.
https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/

Shared by Bruce breicher on Twitter – A @Wakelet of resources he has collected

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth on FaceBook 

Are you looking for distance learning or virtual teaching resources as schools close due to COVID-19? Here’s a list of online resources, easy ways to share materials with students & families and virtual professional learning for teachers. #distancelearning http://public.pbs.org/DistanceLearningResources

At TESPA, we are partnering with some of our favorite children’s book authors to do nightly Facebook Live book readings! There may even be some surprise author visits with some of the readings!

Join us nightly, Mon-Fri, at 6:30pm CST on our Facebook Page!

Teachers – please retweet and share with your families

Earlier today on Twitter Dave Burgess shared – 50 eLearning activities, Templates, & tutorials from
@jmattmiller on the @DitchThatTxtb site!!
Thanks, Matt!!
https://ditchthattextbook.com/elearning-activities/

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth – Math activities

http://toytheater.com/category/math-games/?fbclid=IwAR2v3EM4aFWFGJdw7-B_rOQHkMfMHGU9kEQgdYhWHfiqDvW9TiDYwtiDI7M

Shared by George Couros 20 Screen-Free Things To Do With Your Kids Indoors When School Is Closed https://buff.ly/38Rbq0u h/t @matthew_arend

Shared by – Andrew Milne @carmelhealth
Health and PE teachers are using #HPEatHome as their collective hashtag.

Share by 𝒯𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝐻𝓊𝓉𝓉𝑜𝓃 @chuttonMES https://sites.google.com/northallegheny.o…/…/remote-learning

Shared by – Isilda Attridge @isiatt
These are thanks to ⁦@dailystem

GREAT ideas that might not include screentime!

Social Distancing –

Many thanks to LU Education Library
@LakeheadLibEduc for sharing this @Wakelet link!!

Now here is an amazing list of EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures https://wakelet.com/wa…/fc1be896-0ff1-431d-a3b8-b10febdc3256

Shared by Allyson Apsey – leading the way in sharing such a caring idea for reaching out to families/staff/students. A link to change the form

More details 

Shared by Dr. Dorothy VanderJagt @ifireup on Twitter
I modified @AllysonApsey check-in and created link http://bit.ly/CHECKINIDEA Go to the bitly- make a COPY (if you don’t make a copy you change the text) – MAKE COPY MAKE a COPY – don’t type on the doc directly!- edit it for your own use.

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth @Rdene915Great resources shared from @iste http://bit.ly/3cYXQeI 

10 strategies for online learning during a coronavirus outbreak

Shared by Barbara Bray @bbray27 Teaching Online –– in this time of crisis https://barbarabray.net/…/teaching-online-in-this-time-of-…/

How many of you might like to start this idea in your community? It was shared on Twitter by Sam Wertheim @Sam_Wertheim

Message from Allyson Apsey @AllysonApsey
I am doing FB LIVE read alouds every day at 11am during #COVID19 break. In order to not violate copyright laws, I won’t read books w/out author’s permission. Going to start with my picture book, #ThePrincesofSerendip. All others welcome to read it too!
https://amazon.com/dp/1949595013/ref=sr_1_2…

Share by Jerry Blumengarten
@cybraryman1 on Twitter – Our Remote Learning page http://cybraryman.com/remotelearning.html

Thanks for additional resources from @E_Sheninger @mtechman @PaulaArchey @Seesaw @edmentum

Scholastic has teachers and students covered during this challenging time!

“You can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!”

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/…/learnathome.html

Activities with preschoolers

https://wakelet.com/wa…/0481354b-cd09-4e82-b482-720cec507f26

COVID–19 predicted to infect 81% of U.S. population, cause 2.2 million deaths in U.S. (Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team)

You’ll want to bookmark/save this! Even if this isn’t for you today- 2 months from now, it might be just the perfect thing you need

Many thanks, @Catlin_Tucker for Tips for Designing an Online Lesson Using the 5 Es Instructional Model

These awesome ideas are for teens in isolation. Check them out!

This is one heck of an amazing list!!

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/…/list-of-education-compani…/

Schedules – Preschool – 12th Grades

Connie Hamilton shared this on Twitter – Thanks to @GRkids for providing 21-Day ‘Home for the Count’ Kid Challenge https://grkids.com/challenge Starts Monday, 3/16

Please share it with kindergarten teachers! WOW!

Here is another list of FREE, awesome virtual field trips:

Links to Math Resources for Caregivers

Virtual Field Trips to Take With Your Kids 

Shared by Dorothy Vander Jagt – Question of the Day –

Most of these don’t involve screen time. Remember the power of voice and choice in giving children the option of selecting what they would like best to do.

George Couros shared “I started using the Daylio app to check in with myself and do a little “non-written” reflection daily.

Shared by Barbara Gruener

Shared by @ClassCraftGame – Virtual Field Trips

Kahoot shared this resource

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth

Shared by Kim Isham – Excited to offer some PD starting Monday, March 16, from 3:00-3:30 ET. Facebook Live event from my FB page, KyleneBeers. Running every day at 3:00 ET, maybe extending to two weeks. Let’s keep learning together. Surprise guests each day. Spread the word please and join us!

This resource might be helpful for States and districts to use in moving forward. Many thanks to @MarkJWestpfahl for sharing the Guidance Framework the MN Dept of Ed created for School Closure Guidance for Public School Districts and Charter
Schools https://educationminnesota.org/…/MDE-School-Guidance-Framew…

Many States/Districts might find this helpful

DASHBOARD

Alice Keeler shared

Shared by Meredith Johnson 

🔵 Join #BookCampPD in March when we focus on #PrincipalsInAction

🟣 Purchase it here https://amzn.to/2w5awAj

🔵 Each Sunday on Twitter at 7:30 PM ET #PrincipalsInAction

Shared by Jackie Maslyk – Grandparent Project

Shared by Meredith Johnson – Your children can always call their friend, a grandparent or a family activity and play one of these games with Alexa

Shared by Tika Epstein

Shared by Disruptedtv – What if pre-k and kindergarten teachers created their own YouTube channels for their classrooms to host a weekly puppet show to deliver instruction?

Shared by Leah Quintana – Attention, parents & teachers! Additional free Eureka Math resources are now easily accessible! And Wednesday, 3/18, we’ll be releasing daily recorded video lessons taught by our experts on this curriculum! Find these resources here: https://hubs.ly/H0nFS1H0 #MathOnTheGo

Shared by Lᴀᴜʀᴀ Sᴛᴇɪɴʙʀɪɴᴋ @SteinbrinkLaura
Eng 2 lesson plans done for the next 2 weeks. Choice board format courtesy of @ShakeUpLearning Have online & offline choice as well as choice of which activity to do daily. Art & music built in.

Mythology Heroes

Shared by @Wakelet We’ve put together a #RemoteLearning resource kit for all educators facing #SchoolClosures!

If you want to discover how to use Wakelet to support remote learning with your students and colleagues, then check out the link below!

Shared by Tim Needles @timneedles
Here’s a fun #code project from my book STEAM Power that allows MS-HS students to create #art at home using @codeorg a free online resource: https://studio.code.org/s/artist/stage/1/puzzle/1

Shared by Peg Grafwallner – encourage Ss to keep a journal of how their lives have changed, what they see. Take pics & write captions. Our Ss are living thru history. Their lens will become critical to their children, nieces, nephews, neighbors.

Glenn Robbins @Glennr1809 shared these activities

Students complete this one about being responsible

#ArtDateWithMissKate is live!!! YouTube station is PeaceLoveArt

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Shared by Kimberly Rae Hurd

Imagineering fans, get ready! If you’ve ever been one of many guests who’s visited a Disney theme park and found yourself inspired to dream, build and create, there’s a new online program you just can’t miss!

Shared by Rick Wormeli – Card Games

Shared by Dr. Gregory McGough @McGough3R
TEACH BETTER SEL THROUGH COVID-19

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Shared by Dorothy Bump – Magazines Free to the Public 

Shared by Dave Burgess – A page dedicated to #RemoteLearning resources from #dbcincbooks author, @kat_goyette

Shared by Christie Turbeville
@bcpstechcoach – 30+ digital escape rooms (plus a step by step guide for creating your own) – Ditch That Textbook ⁦
@DitchThatTxtbk @jmattmiller @bcpstechky
⁩ CHECK these out! Breakout at home and post your time!

Shared by Jennifer Casa Todd – #SocialLEADia You definitely want to engage in lots of offline activities with your kids, BUT there are lots of unique learning opportunities happening via social media.
Check out today’s Daily Connections

Shared by – Grade 1/2 @grade1_Malvern
Thanks for this @jeffreykubiak
Watch this Fantastic Read-aloud #OneDropofKindness 👆🏼

Shared by Rachelle Dene Poth

Shared by Mary Contreras on Facebook

Shared by Tika Epstein – STEM resources

Shared by – Paul Solarz @PaulSolarz
Here’s a FUN resource for kids while on break! @thekidshouldsee – Smart videos for curious minds of all ages: https://thekidshouldseethis.com New videos each week!

Smart videos for curious minds of all ages: Search & enjoy 4,000+ smart & super-cool, “not-made-for-kids, but perfect for them” videos in the classroom or together at home. Click play and start a conversation.

Shared by Rigor & Relevance @Rigor_Relevance

Shared by Lauren Porosoff

Our “Self-Kindness Gift Cards” activity in EMPOWER Your Students would be a great way to encourage students to be kind to themselves. Here’s an adapted version that brings some #SEL to #remotelearning. 

First, ask students to write about or draw the difference between self-indulgence and self-kindness. Give examples if you think that will prompt but not limit their thinking.

If they can share out, have them share their own examples of self-indulgence and self-kindness.

Next, have students download copies of the graphic organizer below, or just show it to them and have them draw their own.

Explain that these are all forms of self-kindness, but that they’re categories. That is, there are LOTS of ways people can exercise, lots of things people can create, lots of ways to connect with loved ones, and so on.

Ask students to list things they can do in each category while doing social distancing. They might need help brainstorming in certain categories. If possible, have them work on their lists, then share, then make their lists for a bit longer. But…

..if you’re doing asynchronous learning, or if they’re struggling to come up with lists of their own, you can share things from your own lists. (Did I forget to mention that this activity works best if you do it along with the students?)

Finally, give them a calendar like the one below. Have them add dates so the calendar starts the day you do this activity and runs for either two weeks or until school resumes, whichever time period is shorter.

Ask students to choose one thing off any list for each day. For example, if my “playing” list includes Scattergories, I might write Scattergories for my day 1. If my “exercising” list includes hiking, I might write hiking for my day 2.

Point out that they might do the same form of self-kindness every day, or alternate between a few, or choose something different for every day. Again, it will help your students if you do this activity too and show them your calendar.

After a few days, ask your students how their self-kindness calendars are going. If they did any of their self-kindness actions, how did that feel? If not, what got in the way? Do they need to set alerts? Choose other actions? Work with a partner?

Keep checking it every few days. If your school is canceled for longer than a period of two weeks, have your students make new calendars. Remind them that they can add new actions to their brainstorm lists at any point.

No, this activity won’t stop the spread of #coronavirus. It won’t prevent #anxiety. But it might give students meaningful ways to take care of themselves as we all ride this out together.

Tika Epstein shared – Setting up a #virtualclassroom? We’re here to help. Here’s our curated list of reading, math, and MAP Growth-related resources: https://nwea.us/2WrciGA

Shared by Kristin Ziemke #ReadTheWorldNow 📚📱🌏❤️ @KristinZiemke

New minilesson videos & choice boards on the #distancelearning site! What Can Digital Features Teach Us? Students need #MentorTech in order to be thoughtful comprehenders of multimedia content. @KatieMuhtaris & I hope this helps!

https://sites.google.com/view/rtwdistancelearning/video

Shared during #DENChat by LindsayFoster