Hey Hawks,
I'm putting together some cool websites that you can take advantage of during this time at home.
This would be a great time to learn a new skill, explore different concepts, and dig into many things that we usually do not have the time for.
Email me if you find/do/create anything interesting that you want to share and I'll post it on my site.
Thanks and miss you all!
Ms. Min
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I'm putting together some cool websites that you can take advantage of during this time at home.
This would be a great time to learn a new skill, explore different concepts, and dig into many things that we usually do not have the time for.
Email me if you find/do/create anything interesting that you want to share and I'll post it on my site.
Thanks and miss you all!
Ms. Min
Scroll the tabs to the right to see more categories...
1) Scholastics
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
2) Cooking
a) Raddish Kids-Cooking
Free at-home cooking camp program.
b) Tasty.com
Make something delicious in the kitchen that your kids can help with.
3) Space.com
Free Space projects
4) National Park virtual tour
The National Park Service offers a variety of virtual tours of Yellowstone National Park, from the Grand Canyon to impressive geyser basins.
5) Access MARS
While the outbreak may call for people to stay home, you can still explore the surface of mars with a virtual tour developed with help from NASA and Google.
7) Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam
8) Virtual Field Trips
9) Science Links
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
2) Cooking
a) Raddish Kids-Cooking
Free at-home cooking camp program.
b) Tasty.com
Make something delicious in the kitchen that your kids can help with.
3) Space.com
Free Space projects
4) National Park virtual tour
The National Park Service offers a variety of virtual tours of Yellowstone National Park, from the Grand Canyon to impressive geyser basins.
5) Access MARS
While the outbreak may call for people to stay home, you can still explore the surface of mars with a virtual tour developed with help from NASA and Google.
7) Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam
8) Virtual Field Trips
9) Science Links
1) Museums
Museums around the world are closing, but you can explore hundreds of them virtually.
My 2 favorite museums:
The Art Institute of Chicago
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Most amazing pieces I've seen in real-life:
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/nighthawks-edward-hopper-american-1882-1967/6AEKkO_F-9wicw?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/a-sunday-on-la-grande-jatte/twGyqq52R-lYpA?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/paris-street-rainy-day-gustave-caillebotte-french-1848%E2%80%931894/5wEUCOlEf-EaVQ?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-bedroom-vincent-van-gogh-dutch-1853-1890/rgHdFPzCeCfnxQ?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/water-lilies-claude-monet-french-1840%E2%80%931926/XwEbNDsEYukiWQ?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/american-gothic-grant-wood-american-1891-1942/5QEPm0jCc183Aw?hl=en
2) Take a virtual field trip to a museum or theater.
Museums around the world are closing, but you can explore hundreds of them virtually.
My 2 favorite museums:
The Art Institute of Chicago
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Most amazing pieces I've seen in real-life:
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/nighthawks-edward-hopper-american-1882-1967/6AEKkO_F-9wicw?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/a-sunday-on-la-grande-jatte/twGyqq52R-lYpA?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/paris-street-rainy-day-gustave-caillebotte-french-1848%E2%80%931894/5wEUCOlEf-EaVQ?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-bedroom-vincent-van-gogh-dutch-1853-1890/rgHdFPzCeCfnxQ?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/water-lilies-claude-monet-french-1840%E2%80%931926/XwEbNDsEYukiWQ?hl=en
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/american-gothic-grant-wood-american-1891-1942/5QEPm0jCc183Aw?hl=en
2) Take a virtual field trip to a museum or theater.
1) Scibd is offering unlimited books, audiobooks, magazines and more for 30 days
2) Hoopla is a web and mobile library. You can borrow movies, TV shows, comics and more for free.
3) Put some kid-friendly educational shows to your Netflix queue.
Best for middle schoolers:
Big Miracle
A biographical drama based on a true story. Drew Barrymore stars in this film about a reporter writing about whales trapped in the Arctic Circle.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Based on the book of the same name, this movie tells the real-life story of William Kamkwamba, who saved his village by inventing a windmill.
Carmen Sandiego
That’s right, gumshoes! The story of the legendary professional thief has been remixed into a cartoon series. But in this iteration, Carmen is trying to thwart evil. Those of us who grew up playing the computer game and watching the game show will love introducing the globe-trotting Carmen to a new generation of kids.
Cutest Animals
Discover 72 of the cutest animals on earth and how their adorable features help protect them.
I am Kalam
Introduce students to other cultures with this film about a child who is inspired by the life of India’s president.
Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History
Comedian Kevin Hart uses his silliness for good, teaching viewers about some of history’s unsung black heroes.
The Mars Generation
Teenagers at NASA’s Space Camp dream of traveling to Mars while experts reflect on the future and history of NASA.
Night on Earth
New technology showcases the hidden lives of nocturnal creatures.
The Short Game
Introduce students to the world of sports with these star golf athletes who are still in grade school.
2) Hoopla is a web and mobile library. You can borrow movies, TV shows, comics and more for free.
3) Put some kid-friendly educational shows to your Netflix queue.
Best for middle schoolers:
Big Miracle
A biographical drama based on a true story. Drew Barrymore stars in this film about a reporter writing about whales trapped in the Arctic Circle.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Based on the book of the same name, this movie tells the real-life story of William Kamkwamba, who saved his village by inventing a windmill.
Carmen Sandiego
That’s right, gumshoes! The story of the legendary professional thief has been remixed into a cartoon series. But in this iteration, Carmen is trying to thwart evil. Those of us who grew up playing the computer game and watching the game show will love introducing the globe-trotting Carmen to a new generation of kids.
Cutest Animals
Discover 72 of the cutest animals on earth and how their adorable features help protect them.
I am Kalam
Introduce students to other cultures with this film about a child who is inspired by the life of India’s president.
Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History
Comedian Kevin Hart uses his silliness for good, teaching viewers about some of history’s unsung black heroes.
The Mars Generation
Teenagers at NASA’s Space Camp dream of traveling to Mars while experts reflect on the future and history of NASA.
Night on Earth
New technology showcases the hidden lives of nocturnal creatures.
The Short Game
Introduce students to the world of sports with these star golf athletes who are still in grade school.
Things to do outside: (I would CALL to make sure these places are still open)
1) South Coast Botanical Garden
One of my favorite places to go. There is an entry fee but call and ask because a lot of places are offering specials.
2) Hike
Hikes in Los Angeles: 9 trails with spectacular endings
3) Beaches & parks are still open as long as you are practicing "social distancing" 6ft apart!
4) Go for a walk, run, bike, scoot,...
Things to do at home:
1) Burn off extra energy with kids' dance routines from GoNoodle.
This was the funniest thing...they might get a kick out of it.
2) Try a yoga session from Cosmic Kids Yoga.
3) Local studios and gyms are starting to stream classes online, including Planet Fitness.
4) There are also free fitness apps like FitOn, Freeletics and Simply Yoga.
5) Also, Popsugar Fitness has many videos on YouTube.
1) South Coast Botanical Garden
One of my favorite places to go. There is an entry fee but call and ask because a lot of places are offering specials.
2) Hike
Hikes in Los Angeles: 9 trails with spectacular endings
3) Beaches & parks are still open as long as you are practicing "social distancing" 6ft apart!
4) Go for a walk, run, bike, scoot,...
Things to do at home:
1) Burn off extra energy with kids' dance routines from GoNoodle.
This was the funniest thing...they might get a kick out of it.
2) Try a yoga session from Cosmic Kids Yoga.
3) Local studios and gyms are starting to stream classes online, including Planet Fitness.
4) There are also free fitness apps like FitOn, Freeletics and Simply Yoga.
5) Also, Popsugar Fitness has many videos on YouTube.
1) Take fun personality quizzes at National Geographic Kids.
2) Play virtual musical instruments
3) Play a ton of interactive games and puzzles at Highlights Kids.
4) National Park virtual tour
The National Park Service offers a variety of virtual tours of Yellowstone National Park, from the Grand Canyon to impressive geyser basins.
5) Access MARS
While the outbreak may call for people to stay home, you can still explore the surface of mars with a virtual tour developed with help from NASA and Google.
2) Play virtual musical instruments
3) Play a ton of interactive games and puzzles at Highlights Kids.
4) National Park virtual tour
The National Park Service offers a variety of virtual tours of Yellowstone National Park, from the Grand Canyon to impressive geyser basins.
5) Access MARS
While the outbreak may call for people to stay home, you can still explore the surface of mars with a virtual tour developed with help from NASA and Google.
Visit my webpage that has a few game sites already:
https://www.hellomsmin.com/math-game-sites.html
https://www.hellomsmin.com/math-game-sites.html
Need a Daily Schedule to help manage your time?
A Denver mom created one you can alter at:
https://www.thedenverhousewife.com/2020/03/covid-19-schedule-for-kids-home/
A Denver mom created one you can alter at:
https://www.thedenverhousewife.com/2020/03/covid-19-schedule-for-kids-home/
Some sample schedules:
