Resources
When you were searching for your home you had no idea it would have to double as a classroom.
Coronavirus has filled parents across the country with worries about teaching their kids at home this year. You have every right to feel stressed – but you also need to know you’re not in this alone.
We’re here to help. We’ve compiled the best information out there and put it all on one clear page so you can start the school year at home with confidence.
Kids Wearing Masks
An interview with a local doctor from Helen Devos hospital with some suggestions about how to train children to wear masks.
Virtual Learning
Art:
- Draw with AI – https://www.autodraw.com/ (All levels)
- Draw and Design Tools – https://sketch.io/sketchpad/ (All levels above 3rd)
- Free digital project creator (picture editing, presentations, ads, etc.) – www.befunky.com (All levels above 3rd)
- Create Cool Infographics – https://piktochart.com/formats/infographics/ (All levels above 3rd)
- Free Photo Editing – https://www.photopea.com/ (Middle/High School)
- Pivot Animator (downloadable) – https://www.rollapp.com/app/pivotanimator (All levels)
- Video editing website – https://www.moovly.com/ (All levels above 3rd)
- Basic Free CAD Program – https://my.sketchup.com/app (Must be on School Google Account, Middle/High School)
Coding:
- Scratch – www.scratch.mit.edu (All Levels but parents should monitor if student is using public creations)
- Lego Bits and Bricks – https://www.lego.com/en-us/kids/games/bits-and-bricks-2ca484b751a946559fe6ebf0ecb10e66 (Lower Elementary)
- Code combat- https://www.codecombat.com/ (Elementary and Middle School)
- CS First- https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/home (Middle/High School)
- Grasshopper https://learn.grasshopper.app/ (Middle School)
Digital Citizenship:
- Interland: Game that teaches proper netiquette – https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/interland (Elementary and Middle School)
- Online Safety from the Gov – https://sos.fbi.gov/ (All levels)
Economics:
- Free Online Financial Literacy – https://teachbanzai.com/
Keyboarding:
- Typing – https://www.typingclub.com/ (Jungle Jr for K-1, All levels for other courses)
Language Learning:
- Duolingo – www.duolingo.com (All levels)
Math:
- Learn about Math through a classic video game environment – www.prodigygame.com (Elementary/Middle School)
- A website to collect data and visualize it in unique and amazing ways – www.tableau.com (Middle/High School)
- Edinton Math – https://www.edingtonmath.com/ (for any parent that needs help teaching or assisting their children)
Online Education:
- Khan Academy – www.khanacademy.org (Great resource but monitor student usage)
- Learn about core subject areas – www.ixl.com (All levels)
- Online catalogue of resources – https://www.remc.org/mitechkids/ (Elementary/Middle School)
- PBS Kids – www.pbskids.org (Elementary kids)
Publishing:
- Storybird – https://storybird.com/
Reading:
- Teaching reading to millions of young readers around the world – www.teachyourmonstertoread.com (Elementary
- Listen to stories from some of your favorite actors and actresses – https://www.storylineonline.net/ (All levels)
- Get ELA news resources at your reading level – www.newsela.com (All levels above 2nd)
Researching:
- Kiddle – https://www.kiddle.co/
Science:
- CoderZ STEM and Robotics work online – https://gocoderz.com/
Social Studies:
- Resources and activities for US S.S. – http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm (3rd and above)
- Learn all about civics – https://www.icivics.org/ (All levels)
- Create your own scavenger hunts – https://www.goosechase.com/
Parent Resources:
- A website with brief bio’s about websites, apps, and games for parents to quickly find out how dangerous it could be – https://protectyoungeyes.com/apps/
Food Source Pantries
- Feeding America West Michigan
- Where to Find Food When You Need It: https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/
- Mobile Pantries, by County: https://www.feedwm.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/
- Kids Food Basket
- Access Kent Resources: https://www.accesskent.com/Health/coronavirus.htm
- Kent ISD District Food Plans
- Feeding America West Michigan
- Where to Find Food When You Need It: https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/
- Mobile Pantries, by County: https://www.feedwm.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/
- Kids Food Basket
- Kent ISD District Food Plans: https://www.kentisd.org/Core/News/Article/1474
- 2-1-1 Michigan: Call 2-1-1 / Text your zip code 898211 https://www.mi211.org/
- Feeding America West Michigan
Home/Rental Assistance
- MSDHA – Rental/Homeowner Resources: https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-7559_99282—,00.html
- Eviction Diversion Program (EDP): https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-5555-533463–,00.html
- HUD – Michigan: https://www.hud.gov/states/michigan
- Access Kent Resources: https://www.accesskent.com/Health/coronavirus.htm
