PBS Daily Newsletter:
PBC created a newsletter that'll give you ideas for learning activities at home. A new newsletter arrives every weekday.
Sign up here:
https://www.pbs.org/parents/pbskidsdaily
Readworks:
Readworks is great for reading comprehension and has stories for Kindergarten. It is a donation based service but right now parents can access content for Free.
Beeline Reader:
BeeLine Reader is an online tool that improves the reading ability of students of all ages and skill levels. By displaying text using color gradients that wrap from the end of one line to the beginning of the next, BeeLine facilitates visual tracking and enables the reader to focus on other aspects of reading, such as decoding and comprehension. Free access to the BeeLine Reader Browser Plugin for Chrome through September 2020. Email [email protected] for a free account!
https://www.beelinereader.com/education
Epic:
Instantly access 35,000 of the best books, learning videos, quizze and more!
Khan Academy:
Khan Academy is having daily (weekdays) 9am PST/12 EST live streams on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for students, parents and teachers navigating school closures.
Theyve also organized a daily schedule idea for students in Kindergarten: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub
Here are some quick start guides on how to use Khan Academy for parents: https://khanacademy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040168512-Parent-Quick-Start-Guide
Circletime
At Circletime, educators host free, interactive videos in whatever their area of expertise might be. You can find video lessons in everything from yoga to family cooking to sing-along songs.
Beanstalk:
Beanstalk, which offers interactive online classes for preschool kids, is offering free memberships throughout the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak. Recently taught classes include "How Rainbows Work" and "All About Our Lips."
Bamboo:
Bamboo works with Amazon's Alexa to do free, voice-based activities around math, music, social studies, and stories. If you register on Bamboo Grove, it can track your child's progress and give rewards.
https://bamboolearning.com/bamboo-blog-001
Discovery K-12:
Discovery K-12 is a great addition to kids’ pre-K to 12th-grade curriculum. Free lessons and activities are available in seven directives: language arts, reading, math, science, history/social studies, performing arts and physical education.
Brainpop Jr.
Gently encourages young learners to ask questions and form their own ideas. Free subscription for this Virtual Learning time.
Tablet Apps:
Graphics and interface are engaging and easily accessible for children. From puzzles, maps, to fun music apps where you can learn notes and rhythm, kids gravitate enthusiastically to this sister site of Khan Academy.