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HELP WITH HOME SCHOOL SCHEDULES
For those that need a specific schedule to help cover critical learning each day the Khan Academy provides a suggested schedule each grade level could follow during school closures...
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO INSPIRE AT-HOME LEARNING
Chicago Public School's Enrichment Resources
~Teach from Home: A temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers/parents during the coronavirus [COVID-19] crisis
Comprehensive Free Online Learning Resources for Teaching Your Students Virtually
~Elementary Online Learning Resources
~ Middle and High School Online Learning Resources
~K-12 Online Learning Resources
~Remote Learning and Virtual Classroom Platforms
~Audible - Stories Read Aloud to You for All Ages
~CODERZ by Amazon Future Engineer - Get Free Access; All Grade Levels
~Growth Mindset Free Resources
~Classroom Activity Starters! Get activity prompts from Penguin authors and illustrators!
WAYS TO ENCOURAGE READING
~PDF: 20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading
~PDF: Booksource: Tips to Inspire Reading at Home
SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
~Chattanooga Red Wolves Pre Academy Summer Camps
CONTACT A CCS LIBRARIAN
PARENT CORNER
~How to help your kids be responsible digital citizens, from a tech exec (and mom)
Here’s a look at the three-page agreement that technology executive Jennifer Zhu Scott asked her kids to sign when they got their smartphones, complete with some advice that adults should consider following, too. Trusted ratings created with families in mind: Common Sense Media
~The Coronavirus Effect: How “COVID-19 Kids” Will Recover From Trauma
Kids are remarkably resilient in the face of natural disasters, economic downturns, and social disruption. So that's something.
"To minimize disruption to children's' education, keep a strict schedule and a list of goals to meet, says Michael Rich, director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Boston Children's Hospital.
That will keep expectations clear, and prevent kids from spending endless hours on TikTok or watching senseless shows. Not all streaming video is bad, says Rich, a father of two out-of-school teenagers. In fact, there is an opportunity to see classic films, or delve into areas of the child's personal interest. "We could look at this as an opportunity to do a little independent study," Rich says.
PROMOTE SUMMER READING
Here are a few book lists to get you started:
WTCI - PBS Partnership At-Home Learning
In addition to the district’s focused learning activities, the Tennessee Department of Education has partnered with PBS stations across the state to offer at home learning via their stations. Beginning Monday, April 6th, WTCI, our local PBS station, will broadcast lessons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each school day as well as four (4) hours of content which will stream overnight. Please consult a TV guide for those specific hours. The content will be developed and provided by Tennessee educators in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education and meets a critical need to ensure all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities, regardless if their home has internet connectivity or capable devices.
While "sheltering in place" be sure to travel the world virtually. The world is home to a plethora of fascinating ancient ruins, from crumbling cities to temples that have withstood the test of time. Many of these ancient societies were incredibly innovative and forward thinking.