Favorite resources for online learning (part 2)
As we head into another week of remote learning, we wanted to give a shoutout to all of the teachers and families who are working so hard to navigate this strange time. We’d like to share a few more carefully selected resources to help as you continue to support your kids’ learning from home. These sites offer materials for all ages but might be especially useful for learners in grades K-5.
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BBC Teach
BBC Teach offers thousands of curriculum-aligned videos and interactive lessons. These videos can get your child thinking, creating, and even moving! Materials are broken up by grade and subject so that kids can easily find content that matches their interests.
- Free
- Creative learning, core subjects
- Web
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Storyboard That
With Storyboard That, kids can create storyboards that reflect what they have learned in any subject or lesson. This web-based platform pushes children to find their own voice and share their own creative take on class material.
- Currently free
- Creative learning, core subjects
- Web
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Libby
This time of social distancing and isolation presents a great opportunity to read. But how to get to the library? With Libby, kids are able to browse through their local library’s collection of thousands of ebooks and audiobooks. Users can sample and take out books directly from their devices for free!
- Free
- Literacy
- Mobile (iOS, Android)
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Penpal Schools
There’s something magical about kids connecting with other kids around the world. Penpal Schools connects students far and wide on group projects. Kids communicate with peers in other countries and develop vital life skills such as digital citizenship, global understanding, and (we hope!) friendship.
- Currently free
- Creative learning, core subjects
- Web
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Lifeskills Go
We believe social emotional learning is just as important as academic learning. With Lifeskills Go, kids will gain access to hundreds of curriculum-aligned resources that foster social emotional learning and help kids feel more comfortable as they navigate the world around them.
- Paid
- Social emotional learning
- Web
LanSchool
LanSchool is a classroom management software that improves the connection between teachers and learners remotely. Teachers are able to monitor progress, assign tasks, and speak directly with learners. Kids can keep track of their work, collaborate with peers, and get immediate feedback from teachers.
- Currently free
- Classroom tools
- Web
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Elephango
Elephango makes online, remote learning feel personal by catering to each child’s interests, age, and preferred learning styles. Learners are pushed to think critically and creatively as they explore subjects such as fractions, European history, and hiccups!
- Paid
- Creative learning, core subjects
- Web
Nearpod
With Nearpod, teachers can connect with their learners even from home. Teachers gain access to thousands of customizable curriculum-based lessons and are able to assess progress to make sure that all kids can succeed.
- Paid
- Classroom tools
- Web
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Fabulingua
Fabulingua takes a creative and entertaining story-telling approach to Spanish language learning. Through dozens of interactive stories, kids will not only learn the Spanish language but about Spanish culture as well.
- Free
- Spanish
- Mobile (iOS, Android)
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Scholastic Learn at Home
With Scholastic Learn at home, kids are encouraged to read stories, watch videos, and participate in activities that can further their understanding of a particular topic. Scholastic plans to publish four unique lessons each day for the next several weeks to keep your kids engaged at home.
- Free
- Core subjects
- Web
We hope you find these guides useful. If you have sites that have worked for the children in your life, please send them to schools@tinybop.com. And of course, we encourage everyone to check out our web-based platform, Tinybop Schools, which is available free of charge through the end of the school year. Our app suites are available on the App Store and Google Play. Stay safe and be well.
