Parents, I know it is an overwhelming flood of information on how to help your child. My advice is to start with what is familiar to your child. Please see the “educational websites” for home learning.  These are also independent activities so us parents can get some work done as well :)

1. SuccessMaker (ela/math)-This is the program we use in our lab 3-4 days a week. It is individualized to your child’s instructional needs.
2. zearn.org (math)-This program is aligned with our new curriculum. It provides lessons, sprints, and challenges. I can also track progress :)
3. Brainpopjr (ALL subjects)-They LOVE these little videos and they can be followed with a quiz to check for understanding.
4. Scholastic is NEW to them, but is a great resource that my kids have really enjoyed...also virtual field trips is a nice break!
5. READ!!!!!! Teach life skills. Enjoy your extra time with them. And BREATHE!!!

In the “photo album” I have some tech free learning ideas.

Lastly, but most importantly, PLEASE tell your children I miss them and cannot wait to see them again!!!

Stay safe, have fun, and HAPPY LEARNING!

With schools, daycares, and businesses being closed all over the world, we understand that it may be difficult to find teaching resources. If you are in a situation where the Coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted you and your kids, you may need to implement distance learning and off-site classes.

We hope that the resources in this second grade relief pack will bless you at a time when adults and children may be worried, confused, or scared.

This second grade relief pack includes worksheets, activities, songs, and videos for English, Math, Phonics, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing.

Here you will find free video lessons across math and English language arts. Our team of teachers and teacher–writers are recording coherent and complete daily lessons to provide support for teachers and students nationwide.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.

Ready for adventure?! Travel through time with Xavier!!!

Lots of other educational videos on this link!

GoNoodle® gets kids up and moving to fun, engaging content and games. Every dance party, yoga session, mindfulness activity, and game session is an opportunity for kids to wake up their bodies, engage their minds, and be their best.

With schools closing across the nation, parents and educators are in bit of a panic as they try to figure out how kids can learn and obtain their education from home. If this sounds like you, stop stressing. This is going to be super helpful!

So it appears that COVID-19 is here for a while and many schools are canceling and they are asking for students to participate in eLearning or distance learning activities. 

This definitely presents a unique challenge for all teachers (and families), and especially special education teachers who are wondering how in the world am I going to do that? Here’s a few ideas, including some FREE (and some paid) resources.