Distance Learning Resources
DISTANT LEARNING RESOURCES / RECURSOS DE APRENDIZAJE A DISTANCIA
Language Arts / Artes del lenguaje
Link |
Description |
Grade Level/Ages |
| Explore Wonders | Explore Wonders allows you to click on today's wonder or write in your own. You will get a short reading and a video clip and has a short quiz |
Grades K-5 |
| Storyline Online | Trade books read by actors/celebrities - Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading. (At the end actor who read the book talks about the message in the story). |
Grades PreK-5 |
| Unite For Literacy | Picture books, which are read. Available in English and Spanish | All Ages |
| Scholastic | Scholastic Learning at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. |
Grades PreK-6 |
| Worldbook Online |
Online collection of books to support literacy Username: gadsdenisd Password: gisdwbol |
Grade PreK-6 |
| WIL Books | Online collection of books to support literacy | Grade PreK-3 |
| Fun games for students to learn English | Grades K-5 | |
| English 4 kids | Online interactive lessons to learn English. This resource is multilingual. | Grades K-5 |
| Esl Kids Stuff | English learning lesson plans, flashcards, worksheets, songs, readers & crafts. | Grades K-5 |
| Children's Library | International Children’s Digital Library | Grades K-8 |
| Paco el Chata | Paco el Chata (online versions of textbooks from Mexico's Ministry of Education). In Spanish only. |
All Ages |
| A Green Mouse – Website to learn Spanish and French. | All Ages | |
| Learn Spanish with streaming news and culture Learn English with streaming news and culture |
Grades 4 and up | |
| ABCya | ABCya provides over 400 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6. Our activities are designed by parents and educators who understand that children learn better if they are having fun. |
Grades K-6 |
| Duolingo | Website to learn new languages | All Ages |
| Mama Lisa's World | Mama Lisa's World, a place for songs, rhymes, and traditions from across the globe for both kids and grown-ups! A multilingual website. |
Grades K-5 |
Math / Matemáticas
Links |
Descriptions |
Grade Level/Ages |
| Math for Love | Math for Love - free lessons, games, activities, rich tasks, openers/short tasks (there are also math products and curriculum available for purchase) |
Grades PreK-10 |
| Zern | Zearn Math Parent/Caregiver Pack - Has instructions (available in English and Spanish) on creating adult and student accounts, orienting to Zearn mathematics, and assigning online assignments. |
Grades K-5 |
| Xtra Math | Sign up for a free account - daily math practice for school or home. | Grades K-5 |
| Math Learning Center | NSF-funded project to support mathematics learning and is now focused on helping parents and educators support students to discover and develop mathematical confidence and ability. |
All Ages |
| Prodigy | Children get personalized math content based on their strengths and weaknesses. | Grades 1-8 |
| First in Math |
First In Math features hundreds of engaging games designed to strengthen fact fluency, automaticity, computational thinking, and other critical skills. Login information required. |
All Ages |
| Unplugged |
Math Activities on Google Drive that require no technology and can be done at home with families! |
All Ages |
Computers / Ordenadores
Link |
Description |
Grade Level/Ages |
| Technology Curriculum |
Username: MrsBoothesLab Password: Vadopatron |
All Vado Stallions |
| Hour of Code | The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. | All Ages |
| Code.org | Try a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages. There are hundreds of activities and tutorials in over 45 languages. | All Ages |
| Texas Youth Jam | Free bilingual, hands-on coding activities for K-8 that can be used in school or at home, teaching basic computational thinking and computer science concepts. Adventure Mode helps drive student-centered learning. |
Grades K-8 |
Science / Ciencias
Link |
Description |
Grade Level/Ages |
| Science Mom | Science Mom and Math Dad has a video lesson with a demo, fact or fiction, drawing, math moment and Q&A: can be watched live | Grades 2-6 |
| Virtual Field Trips | Virtual Field Trip Opportunities - includes links for virtually touring farms, museums, national parks, and zoos! | All Ages |
| Space Place | NSAS Science- Provides games, craft ideas, activities and media (video clips and posters | Grades 3-8 |
| PBS Kids | PBS Kids: Science game: games on a variety of science topics | Early childhood - K |
| Skypea Scientist | Families can sign up to skype a scientist based on interest or watch prerecorded sessions | All Ages |
| Activities for students from NASA. | All Ages | |
| Stem-Works | Welcome to STEM-Works, a resource for teachers, mentors, parents, STEM professionals, volunteers, and everyone passionate about getting children eager to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. | All Ages |
Art / Arte
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Description |
Grade Level/Ages |
| Lunch Doodle Studio | Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed afterward |
Early Childhood |
| Folk Art Museum | International Folk Art Museum has several online exhibits to explore | All Ages |
| NM Museum of Art | NM Museum of Art online exhibits | All Ages |
| Art Institute | Art Institute of Chicago has several images online | All Ages |
| NM History Museum online exhibits | All Ages | |
| 27 art activities to try at home | All Ages | |
| Welcome to Wonderopolis®, a place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages. Each day, we pose an intriguing question—the Wonder of the Day®—and explore it in a variety of ways |
All Ages |
Music / Música
Link |
Description |
Grade Level/Ages |
| Chapter 1 History Lesson | Voice Threat Music History Lesson Read by Mr. Dood | Grades 4-6 |
| Met Opera | The Met Opera to offer free streaming of operas. Check the site for schedules | All Ages |
| Kennedy Center Digital Stage | The Kennedy Center offers a wide selection of music, dance and theater options | All Ages |