Big list of FREE distance learning materials to use when school is closed
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I know things might feel a little tense and uncertain right now. I first want to say, hang in there. Deep breaths. It’s going to be okay.
I also know that many schools are closed and parents are looking for ways to keep kids in some sort of routine. As a homeschool mom, I have experience with this and I wanted to share a HUGE list of free resources.
First I want to offer you a few tips from a seasoned mama who has done this.
Have a defined time you start. Otherwise, the day will get away from you and you won’t get anything done.
Work then reward. Have some goals and once those are met have a reward EVERYONE (even you) can look forward to.
You do not have to occupy or entertain your kids all day long. Let them get bored. They won’t die.
Screen time isn’t the devil (in fact a lot of what I have shared below are YouTube channels). But it will turn your kids into gremlins. Use it intentionally as a tool.
Put your kids on a snack schedule. TRUST ME. Just do this.
Go outside. Not to the park or on a play date. Just outside.
Blogs with free resources:
(Picklebums also has a great list of podcasts for kids. You can check that out.)
Busy Toddler (runs through prek)
Educational games:
Starfall (through first grade. This is my FAVORITE)
Math help:
Xtra math (this isn’t a game. But it will help)
Reading:
Science:
Blogs with easy to follow lesson plans:
123 Homeschool 4 me science lessons
