As many of you know, I used to be a teacher, but now I am a little further out of touch with that world than some of my friends.
One of my friends- an amazing classroom teacher (and all round awesome person) is busy at the moment creating a list of resources for the kids that she teaches and she has been super kind as to share them with me so that I can share them with you. Because you know what, we can get through this.
But only if we work together.
I would love it if you could support my friend Erin, by visiting her Teacher's Pay Teachers store, and checking out the maths starters she has that will make your K-2 maths time at home MUCH more fun. I've started using them and love them!
Literacy resources
- Online phonics/reading program for K-2. Free on computer and currently free on iOS. Small cost on Google Play. https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
- Free decodable readers for K-2 https://rolls.bublup.com/abctutor/free-decodable-books?fbclid=IwAR0j81Hs5T20UJRvz5cG0HQNZvIurx2h43yaUhXdCM9mFmzqE83hW3EAHdM
- Watch a story read aloud by actors https://www.storylineonline.net/
- Read a book online (Epic has a 30 day free trial) https://www.getepic.com/promo
- Your local library will have online books for kids you can access for free. You just need a Library account. Georges River Library use Libby, which you access via your phone/iPad/Android device https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/?utm_origin=lightning&utm_page_genre=tout&utm_list=meet_libby&utm_content=libby_tout_learnmore_06019018
- Vooks - video books. Free 30 day trial. https://www.vooks.com/
- Audible currently have free kids books: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
- Reading/Comprehension for kids in 3-6 https://readtheory.org/
Multi subject:
- ABC Education – Lots of learning resources and games in a variety of subject areas https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/games
- If you're interested in more work-sheet style learning, Twinkl and Teach Starter are both offering packs of worksheets, for each grade
- More worksheet style: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource-collection/school-closure/
Maths Resources:
- Manga High have a 30 day free trial https://www.mangahigh.com/en-au/for-home
- Khan academy have free maths activities: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/early-math
- These are the skip-counting songs I use in my classroom. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9D6EE36487C3BBB5
- Jack Hartman also has lots of counting songs (and count/exercise activities). They are not my favourite to listen to, but my class really like them:
Science:
- Science experiment ideas https://sciencebob.com/
- There are free resources on this website as well as paid. We personally love the nature study guides, there is a backyard edition too - perfect for getting the kids outdoors with a purpose https://naturestudyaustralia.com.au/
Technology skills:
- Practise typing https://www.typingclub.com/
- Learn coding. This one is really fun. My class last year loved it! (Haven't had a chance to start with this year's class). https://code.org/
Movement and Mindfulness Resources:
- Exercise at home - dancing, brain breaks, movement activities and mindfulness https://www.gonoodle.com/
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Excellent mindfulness activities for kids:https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Things to watch:
- Story bots
- Magic school bus
- 72 animal series
- Our planet - David Attenborough
- Veggie tales
- Justin Time
- Wild Kratts
- Andy's adventures
- Playschool
- Sesame Street
- Mister maker
- Number blocks
- Octonauts
- Daniel Tiger
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