Remote Learning Resources

Websites and Apps

• Remote Learning Log App -  A new app that parents can use on phones or computers to easily keep a record of their child’s remote special education services and instruction during COVID-19.   Using this app, parents can easily keep track of the types of remote services and instruction provided by the school and their child’s level of participation. Parents can also write notes with any concerns about how their child is doing.

• Remote Learning Log created by Health Law Advocates (HLA) for parents to track services provided to students remotely:

  • In English: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/litigation_committees/childrights/covid19-form.pdf

  • In Spanish: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/litigation_committees/childrights/covid19-form-spanish.pdf

• New England Aquarium - Take a virtual visit through the New England aquarium every day at 11am EST. You can also visit this page for at home projects and activities from NEAq

• Scholastic Learn at Home - This website has day by day learning plans that make it easy to follow and continue learning from home. PreK through grade 9 available. They also have additional resources for families and teachers

• 30+ Virtual Field Trips with Links - Everyone loves a field trip! This document offers 30 links to field trip like experiences.

• The Literacy Nest - This article lists the best reading and writing apps for young readers

• Google presents The Hidden World of the National Parks - Did you know you could take a 360 degree tour of our national parks right from your own home while you remain socially distanced? A great resource for a virtual field trip!

• At Home Workouts for Kids - Don’t forget about at home “gym class” to keep your children active while indoors! This site has games, activities and workouts for kids and the whole family.

• 10 Best Educational Websites for Kids - Parenting.com shares a list of 10 great educational websites for at home learning

• Math Is Fun - A great resource for learning and practicing math concepts for all ages

• Math and Money Games - Another great resource for learning math while having fun! Thanks to our supporter, Brooke, for sharing this one!

TV SHOWS

• Common Sense Media - If you like your kids to learn a thing or two during their time in front of the TV, then be sure to check out their favorite educational TV shows. From preschool programs to improve reading readiness to shows for your avid STEM fan, this list is full of age-appropriate options that help make TV time count.  There are shows for all ages, all the way up to teens.

• 30 Educational shows on Netflix- A list of great shows to watch on Netflix compiled by teachers.

• 150+ Educational Shows on Netflix - Here is another list of educational shows on Netflix compiled by a homeschooling blogger mom.

• 10 Educational Shows Worth Watching - As the name implies, this article shares 10 great shows to watch. These shows vary widely from genres like game shows to talk shows and shows about animals.

• Top 10 Educational Shows for College Students - While the previous links are geared more towards shows for younger ages, this list shares some great shows for college-aged children.