Covid-19 Educational Resources

We have put together a few resources to help you navigate Covid-19 for PAES and VBCPS.

VB Schools Key Resources:

  • Daily Health Metrics: here
  • VBCPS Fall 2020 Plan: here
  • VBCPS Fall 2020 FAQ's: here
  • VBCPS Fall 2020 Plan Schedules: here
  • PAES Student Resources Page including Clever Portal & Schoology: here
    • These have great resources as well for students. 
  • VBCPS Free Meals During Extended Closure - here
  • Menus & Meal Payments - here
  • Department of Technology (DoT) Help Desk: (757) 263-1111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Chromebook Repair - Ms. Martin will be at Princess Anne Elementary for you to contact her via email regarding any issues with student’s Chromebooks.  If needed, she will schedule an appointment to bring in the Chromebook and charger to discuss repair/replacement.

Other Key Resources:

  • Virginia Dept. of Education - here
  • COVID-19 & Virginia Schools - here
  • US Dept. of Education - here
  • Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak - here or here

 

Helpful Resources That Could Be Helpful to Supplement

Teacher Resources & Educational Entertainment

 

Recommended by PAES Teachers & Staff:

  • Scholastic Learn at Home Free now (Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.) - here (Thank you Ms. Walker for sharing.  20 days of curated lessons free. Plus, access to additional digital programs for extended learning opportunities.)
  • Vooks - Storybooks Brought to Life - here (Thank you Ms. Walker for sharing.  Parents get 1 month free.) 
  • ED Helper - Free Worksheets and Math Printables You'd Want to Print - here  (Thank you Ms. Walker for sharing.  Worksheets by grade.  Enter your email address to get a free pass for the worksheets you want to print.)
  • The Entire List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings - here (Thank you Ms. Neumann for sharing.)​
  • Over 30 Virtual Field Trips with Links - here (Thank you Ms. Walker & Ms. Neumann for sharing.)
  • 20 Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids - here

Coronavirus Resources for Children & Parents:

  • Activity: Thank you Heart for Healthcare Workers Coloring Page - here
  • Coronavirus Childrens Book (Free download) here
  • Brain Pop Coronavirus Video for Children here (Recommended by a teacher)
  • Talking with Children about Covid-19 from CDC - here
  • Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource from National Association of School Psychologists - here
  • Handwashing Video - pepper experiment - here
  • 8 Things Parents Should Know About The Coronavirus: Life Kit : NPR - here (Thank you Ms. Wise for sharing.)
  • Worry Warriors Videos - here (Thank you Ms. Wise for sharing.)
  • Video on How to Disinfect Groceries and Takeout - here

Free Educational Resources:

  • Amazing Free Educational Resources *great list* Updated Regularly - here or here
  • Common Sense Media (Media recommendations for entertainment, Resources for at-home learning, Stress-management resources) here 
  • Teacher Recommended Online Learning Resources, and how parents can support remote learning - here
  • Homeschool Free During School Closures - here
  • Making the Most of COVID-19 School Closures - here
  • Daily Free Printable Learning Workbooks by Grade - here
  • Free, easy science lesson for remote learning - here
  • Draw with and talk to the author of the Narwhal series through FB LIVE sessions! - here(Thank you Ms. Martin for sharing.)
  • Kahn Academy - here
  • Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr - here
  • Go Noodle - here 
  • Science with Mark Rober - here
  • Arcademic Skill Builder - here (Variety of subjects & grades.  Arcade + Academics = Fun Learning.  Always free.)
  • Resources to Build Character - here (free)
  • Character Strong - here (free during shutdown- Username: resources / Password: kindness)
  • CheckMath IOS App - here (free. Boost your math understanding by getting instant feedback on your work.) 
  • CoolMath4Kids - here (free. Math games.) 
  • Quizziz - here (Free. Find quizzes based on grade / subject or create your own quiz).
  • Next Generation Science Videos - here (Free. Categorized by grades)

Educational Resources with Reduced Cost or Free Trials:

  • ABC Mouse (Ages 2-8.  Special over 60% off off annual subscription. Try it 30 days for free.) here
  • Adventure Academy (Ages 8-13.  Special 49% off annual subscription. Try it 30 days for free.) here

Books / Audible Story Resources:

  • 6 Places to Find Free Audio Books for Kids - here 
  • Audible Stories - here (Free while schools are closed.) 

Physical Activity Resources:

  • Cosmic Kids Yoga - here 
  • Scavenger Hunt - here
  • Alphabet or Spelling Fitness Activity - here

Boosterthon Resources:

  1. Daily Booster Story Time - A Booster Team Member will read a beloved children’s book aloud. 9am EST on Booster’s Facebook Page.
  2. Daily Boost Fit Fitness Breaks - A team member will lead fun exercises to keep families moving at home. Noon EST on Booster’s Facebook Page.
  3. Character Video Library is now available to ALL schools and families across the country for the rest of the school year—so families can now stream 75+ character and fitness-based videos at no cost. Families can register on BoosterthonCharacter.com using the access code: AtHome

Virtual Educational Entertainment Resources:

  • 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch - here
  • 9 Great Virtual Field Trips for Early Learners - here
  • 15 Virtual Field Trips for Kids of All Ages - here
  • Virtual Field Trips - Kids Can Explore the World from Home here
  • Virtual Field Trips: Five Interactive Science Lesson Ideas - here
  • Teachers Guide Virtual Field Trips - here
  • Cincinnatti Zoo Safari Live - Weekdays at 3 pm (Home Safari Facebook Live each weekday at 3pm where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from homehere
  • Shark Story Hour - Weekdays at 10 am from Atlantic White Shark Conservatory - here
  • Stories Read from Space! - here
  • Actors Reading to Children - Storyline Online - here
  • The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks - here
  • ChessKid - here (Free. Learn to play chess and play against a bot or other kids.)
  • Code.org - here (Free. Learn to code.  Learning computer science when schools are closed.  Express course - here)
  • Discovery Mind Blown - here (Free.  Discovery Channel offers to explore different science subjects.  Interactive games.). 
  • 13 Zoos that Offer Live Streams - here

Other Entertainment Resources:

  • Common Sense Media - here (Independent source for media recommendations and advice for families.)
  • PBS Videos, Games, & Live TV free & Daily Newsletter - here
  • Nickelpodean App Free Shows & Games - here
  • Tubi Free Streaming - here
  • Dreamworks is releasing movies for streaming when released to theaters - here
  • Sling TV Free Selection - here(Kids shows available)
  • Free Streaming Services & Trials - here
  • Vudu Free - here
  • Youtube Free Movies - here
  • Crackle Free Streaming - here
  • Hoopla Free Movie Streaming with Library Card - here
  • Flower Neighborhood Hunt - here(Have the kids color the flower and place in your window.  As you take family walks for fresh air, you can search for the flowers in the windows.  Move the flower each day or put up a new flower to keep it fun!)

Editable Daily Schedule:

Click the image below for an editable copy:

 

    

  • Daily Schedule Editable Version (chronological) here
  • Daily School Menu Editable Version here 
  • Daily School Menu PDF Version here

Know of any other great resources?