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We put together a quick and easy tutorial showing how to make a "No-Sew" Covid-19 mask. Since it's hard to find masks during the pandemic, this is a really helpful project. The best part is you don't need a sewing machine. Consider making a few of them for yourself and others.

There is also another variation of No Sew masks that the CDC came out with recently. Check out the CDC tutorial and video here.

Step 1 - Find a Shirt

The first step is to find a long sleeve shirt that you're willing to "sacrifice" for the cause.

Step 2 - Cut Your Shirt

Cut the entire arm off the body of the shirt.

Step 3 - Add The Ear Straps

The next step is to use rubber bands or hair ties for the ear straps. Put them through both ends of the arm and fold the shirt over as shown. You can also tape them in place if needed.

If you don't have any long sleeve shirts, you can cut a regular shirt or bandanna. See the CDC website for instructions.

Hope you found this helpful !

Looking for other projects? Check out our makerspace project kits.

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We put together a quick and easy tutorial showing how to make a "No-Sew" Covid-19 mask. Since it's hard to find masks during the pandemic, this is a really helpful project. The best part is you don't need a sewing machine. Consider making a few of them for yourself and others.

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Populate the MS calendar with easy things to create with paper.

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How To Make an Easy Origami Butterfly (in 3 MINUTES!)

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Try something like vision boards with Craig Champagne's class. Or Patty Aldworth or Jen Dahl...

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Please vote to narrow these YA books down to the Elite 8. Choose one book from each side of the display by [DATE] to [email address].
On the Left Side
Round 1: Long Way Down Vs. The Poet X
Round 2: The Nickel Boys Vs. Maze Runner
Round 3:  The Stars Beneath Our Feet Vs. American Street
Round 4: The Hate U Give Vs. Monday's Not Coming

On the Right Side
Round 1: Children of Blood and Bone Vs. Refugee
Round 2: The Belles Vs. Cinder
Round 3: Amulet Vs. Ready Player One
Round 4: Wildcard Vs. Booked

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SEL Resources

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Identify places to send cards and/or small items -- bookmarks, knitted blankets, etc.

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Countless Recordings we already have and probably can't find...

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Countless Recordings we already have and probably can't find...

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for Hellyer and Rose and whoever...

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Screencastify Databases and their features

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Screencastify Databases and their features

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Michaels has a lot coming out. Just haven't gotten a chance to look at it all

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Michaels has a lot coming out. Just haven't gotten a chance to look at it all

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West Orange has a bunch of Little Libraries. Problem is how to stock them without spreading the virus?

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Make cute K-12 Library videos with short clips from each

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*Motivational
*Favorite books
*Stay at home Tips

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The past several weeks have certainly been strange for most of us - busy at times, full of frantic planning and activity, followed by eerily odd slowness, with plenty of moments of silence and uncertainty. There is a palpable sense of fear right now, but also anger, sadness, distrust, and sometimes when we're lucky, hopefulness.

On Thursday, March 12, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) made the difficult decision to proactively request all organizations funded by its public programming to cancel all public events between March 14 and the end of May, in order to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. We committed to supporting all rescheduled events with the original funding allocations, and we informed all grantees that we would extend deadlines to support postponements as needed. While we think that the work we do to create connections and strengthen communities is of the utmost importance, particularly in a time of crisis, facing a pandemic situation, the imperative to protect the most vulnerable among us seemed the appropriate priority ethically.

It turned out that many of our partners, both speakers and sites, were relieved; people had felt some obligation to continue with scheduled events until instructed not to proceed. And in the days that followed, there has been ample literature published on social distancing and the urgency of " flattening the curve." The idea behind social distancing is that physical distance between people will slow the spread of this highly contagious virus, particularly given that asymptomatic individuals seem to act as vectors for COVID-19, unwittingly continuing to pass the disease to others, including those more vulnerable to its effects.

Practicing social distancing is hard; it is uncomfortable for us to intentionally separate from loved ones, avoid restaurants and shops, skip routine medical appointments, or pass on coffee with friends, but we hope it will pay off by diminishing what might otherwise be large numbers of patients developing symptoms of COVID-19 at once. We are all working together to "flatten the curve."

But despite the imperative for social distancing, we also need to maintain social contact, even if we need to heed the advice of public health experts and do so at a physical distance. At NJCH, we focus on fostering dialogue, striving to bring communities together to talk face-to-face about challenging issues. As humanists, we feel keenly aware that the needs we serve - for human contact, for compassion, for community, for analysis and perspective -are stronger than ever, and so, taking the lead from others in our broader cultural community, we are trying to get creative. We are trying to make sure that in the midst of staying alive, we don't forget about being human.

Online classes, tours, fun, music

We know many people will be rightly focused on just getting by, dealing with the anxiety of being in the midst of a pandemic, possibly able to work from home, probably dealing with new responsibilities and, frankly, just trying to survive. Still others might welcome the opportunity to just take some time for quiet reflection. Yet, for those who need a respite from the daily news cycle, for those with more ample time to fill, and for those yearning to maximize this time of solitude, there are many good resources we recommend:

NJCH has always focused on the ways in which the humanities make our communities stronger by helping people engage in dialogue around tough issues and helping them explore new perspectives through history, literature, and cultural studies. That mission remains essential in this moment, as our worlds are becoming fragmented into cloistered households and interactions that can be had at a distance of at least 6 feet. It strikes us that this is also a moment in which we should remember what the humanities can do for us as individuals: transporting us, giving us a new and broader perspective, reminding us of our creativity, of beauty, and of our inherent humanity.

The current public health crisis is also likely to leave some individuals struggling with their mental health, seeking ways to keep the anxiety or sense of isolation at bay. We think the humanities can help. We would love to connect with you about those resources. After all, some phenomenal institutions have made their content freely available, but learning is so much more fun among friends. So we encourage you to take a virtual tour and then tell us what you think. We invite you to tweet at us using the hashtag #StayingHuman or to connect with us on Facebook to share additional humanities resources, to reflect on your interactions with the resources we posted here, or to tell us about other ways that the humanities are helping you weather this crisis.

Stay home, and stay well, New Jersey.

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The past several weeks have certainly been strange for most of us - busy at times, full of frantic planning and activity, followed by eerily odd slowness, with plenty of moments of silence and uncertainty. There is a palpable sense of fear right now, but also anger, sadness, distrust, and sometimes when we're lucky, hopefulness.

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Creating a place where teachers /students can share what they are reading -- our own Goodreads?!

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Just another way to create engaging infographics, flyers, posters and presentations that other school librarians can use to communicate with students, parents, and other teaching professionals. Teachers can use the free version, much like Smore. You will have to sign up for an account, but it's very easy.

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Infographic Maker Trusted By 11 Million Users - Piktochart

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With Piktochart AI, you can create stunning infographics, reports, presentations, and more in seconds. No design experience needed. Start for free.

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We could host a "I Love My LMC" on Flipgrid where students leave short videos about what they miss about coming to WOHS LMC. Students can be creative, show artwork, read poems or just say a few words about what they would doing or creating if they had access to the WOHS LMC in the Maker Space or other areas. At the bottom of the Flipgrid screen is a comment button where students can leave respectful comments if they are in agreement.

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We express ourselves in different ways. On Flip, you can use our simple and fun built-in camera to record your thoughts, add effects and share within your Flip group as video, audio only or text in your web browser or mobile app.

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Flip is a video discussion and sharing app, free from Microsoft.

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Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion and video sharing app, free from Microsoft, built for classrooms and beyond. Learn more.

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National Library Week is also in April (April 19-25, 2020)

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National Library Week is also in April (April 19-25, 2020)

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We could host Book Talks on Flipgrid that students could do in conjunction with What Are You Reading (while in isolation)? At the bottom of the Flipgrid screen is a comment button where students can leave respectful remarks about on the book review. Students can design their Book Talk, lead with an interesting hook. The more engaging the Book Talk, maybe an incentive can be given when school open back up, such as a cool new poster or their very own copy of the book if they only had an e-book/ audiobook version. I attached a link to my Book Talk on Dear Martin by Nic Stone.

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

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I'm sure you guys know about the Myers & Briggs Foundation and its 16 personalities quiz. We've been introduced to this quiz to learn about who we are. As a professional development  or Career Readiness exercise, teachers and students, can see if how they represent themselves is shown outwardly, and to learn new things about themselves so they can perform at their highest level and make improvements in their problem areas. Another personality test is the DiSC  Personality test.

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Personality types

Understand others

In our free type descriptions you'll learn what really drives, inspires, and worries different personality types, helping you build more meaningful relationships.

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Free personality test, type descriptions, relationship and career advice | 16Personalities

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Personality types In our free type descriptions you'll learn what really drives, inspires, and worries different personality types, helping you build more meaningful relationships.

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I misunderstood the tweet about Kwame Alexander's participation in performing a read-aloud. He will not be doing it, but he and his publisher have given permission to educators to do read-alouds of his material and other HMHBooks authors until June 30, 2020.

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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books and Media group is dedicated to supporting our reading community as we navigate this challenging landscape together. We know stories have the power to connect people, bring joy, and create learning moments, and we are inspired in particular by the educators and librarians who are sharing virtual story time and read-aloud opportunities with young people.

To help solve for some of the challenges teachers and librarians are facing due to facility closures and travel restrictions, HMH is granting an open permission to those individuals who would like to use our books to engage their students and community remotely. We are grateful for these talented educators who are keeping children's spirits up and creating space to celebrate reading during a time of uncertainty.

Our partners at HMH's K-12 education group are working directly with schools and districts to meet the challenges around delivering curriculum and accessing our programs and resources in a variety of formats and forms to accommodate remote learning. You can learn more about this at www.hmhco.com/learningsupport.

Our titles include books published under the following imprints: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Mariner, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers, Versify and Clarion Books.

As educators and librarians, you may use any HMH title in the following ways until June 30, 2020:

Perform a video or audio live-stream read-aloud of any HMH title including through public or private platforms such as offered by Facebook, Zoom, or the like. Video livestreams may include displaying the picture book as part of the reading.

Post a video or audio recording of a teacher or librarian reading any HMH title through a private platform. Videos may include a video capture of the picture book as it is being read.

If you or your students and patrons do not have ready access to a livestream or private platform, then you may use a public platform like YouTube. Please take the additional step to make the settings non-public (e.g., "private" or "unlisted" so you can share the link with your intended audience).

We would like to hear from you about what titles you have chosen to read using this permission. Please email readaloud@hmhco.com to tell us which titles and the authors/illustrators. To be clear, if you follow these guidelines, you don't need to ask for separate written permission from HMH. But if you have questions, you can also direct questions to that email address.

We do ask that after this limited permission expires on June 30, 2020, you delete or disable access to all videos or recordings of HMH titles, including those posted to any public or private platforms.

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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books and Media group is dedicated to supporting our reading community as we navigate this challenging landscape together. We know stories have the power to connect people, bring joy, and create learning moments, and we are inspired in particular by the educators and librarians who are sharing virtual story time and read-aloud opportunities with young people.

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One tweet mentioned that @GirlsWhoCode is making CS educational activities available during the COVID-19 crisis and school closures under #CodeFromHome. The activities' features include Stay Positive Binary Bracelets and Digital Storytelling.

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Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi: A Heavy History book possibly for Christoper Evans, WO History teacher

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Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi: A Heavy History book possibly for Christoper Evans, WO History teacher

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Though I haven't read this book yet, it's getting real praise as it discusses racism, its origins and relevance today. On Twitter, there's a link to an Educational Guide, though its for 30 days, it sounds like interesting discussions could be explored from this guide and book. Some negative language, such as the N-word, is featured in the book, the Guide discusses how students can talk about the feelings of that word without saying it. Just a thought, maybe best to present when school is back in session. Lively discussions would come out of reading this book.

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Curriculum Subjects: Social Studies: African American Heritage, Social Studies: America, Social Studies: History

Age Range: 12 & up

Grade Range: 7-17

F&P: Level Z+
Download Educator Guide A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism-and antiracism-in America
This is NOT a history book.
This is a book about the here and now.
A book to help us better understand why we are where we are.
A book about race.

The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited.

Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas-and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives.

PRAISE

"An amazingly timely and stunningly accessible manifesto for young people....At times funny, at times somber but always packed with relevant information that is at once thoughtful and spot-on, - Stamped is the book I wish I had as a young person and am so grateful my own children have now." Jacqueline Woodson, bestselling and National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming

"Teens are often searching for their place in the world, in Stamped, Reynolds gives context to where we are, how we got here, and reminds young people-and all of us-that we have a choice to make about who we want to be. This unapologetic telling of the history of racism in our nation is refreshingly simple and deeply profound. This is the history book I needed as a teen."

"Jason Reynolds has the amazing ability to make words jump off the page. Told with passion, precision, and even humor, - Stamped is a true story-a living story-that everyone needs to know." Steve Sheinkin, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Bomb and Born to Fly

"The R-word: Racism. Some tuck tail and run from it. Others say it's no longer a thing. But Dr. Kendi breaks it down, and Jason Reynolds makes it easy to understand. Mark my words: This book will change everything."

"Reading this compelling not-a-history book is like finding a field guide to American racism, allowing you to quickly identify racist ideas when you encounter them in the wild." -Dashka Slater, author of The 57 Bus

* "Readers who want to truly understand how deeply embedded racism is in the very fabric of the U.S., its history, and its systems will come away educated and enlightened. Worthy of inclusion in every home and in curricula and libraries everywhere. Impressive and much needed." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "An epic feat... More than merely a young reader's adaptation of Kendi's landmark work, Stamped does a remarkable job of tying together disparate threads while briskly moving through its historical narrative." -Bookpage, starred review

* "Reynolds ( Look Both Ways) lends his signature flair to remixing Kendi's award-winning Stamped from the Beginning...Told impressively economically, loaded with historical details that connect clearly to current experiences, and bolstered with suggested reading and listening selected specifically for young readers, Kendi and Reynolds's volume is essential, meaningfully accessible reading." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Curriculum Subjects: Social Studies: African American Heritage, Social Studies: America, Social Studies: History Age Range: 12 & up Grade Range: 7-17 F&P: Level Z+ Download Educator Guide A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism-and antiracism-in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now.

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This is courtesy of a school librarian named Debra Lockwood who has created a Padlet filled with with over 100 helpful sites that she has offered for free for teaching and earning. Some of the resources she listed we already know about or listed them. Take a look.

The username for TeenBookCloud is: tumble2020
password: A3b5c6.

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New Graphic Novels

New YA/Teen Books

Kate DiCamillo

Shakespeare

Gareth Hinds Graphic Novels

Must Read Classics

Fan Favorites

Graphic Classics

Graphic Novel Biographies

"We are using and loving Tumblebooks and TeenBookCloud more than ever. We are 1:1 in grades 6-12, and have many, many devices at the elementary level. Students are using it for their free reading, class novels and we really love the audiobooks, especially for our students who need some assistive help with reading.

Products continue to work well with all our devices and our network, keep up the great work and adding more content."

Connie Deutsch
Fargo Public Schools

"I love TeenBookCloud. It is such an amazing site that offers unlimited access to several classic readings like "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Romeo & Juliet." The enhanced eBooks are one of the best features. To have the text highlighted as read is a necessity for our struggling readers. We are 1:1 with Chromebooks and TeenBookCloud works great on them. It is a great value for the price."
Emily Dittmar
Muskego High School

"We LOVE TeenBookCloud at our school for use during the Listen to Reading component of Daily 5. The wide variety of books gives students the opportunity to select engaging good-fit books."
Jade VanDamme
Imperial School

"One of my favorite things is that you have included some of the classics like Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, The Scarlet Letter and many others! With TumbleBooks we no longer have to purchase class sets of novels which get worn and then tossed!! Great way to get kids interested in reading again!!"
Tina P. Bullington
Stokes County Schools

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"We are using and loving Tumblebooks and TeenBookCloud more than ever. We are 1:1 in grades 6-12, and have many, many devices at the elementary level. Students are using it for their free reading, class novels and we really love the audiobooks, especially for our students who need some assistive help with reading.

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50 Best Podcasts for High School Students. Topics are broken down into four different categories: academic-related; hobbies/interests; entrepreneurship; and inspirational and motivational.

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High school is perhaps one of the biggest turning points of a person's life. Sure, there's still college after that, but not everyone gets the chance to move that stage forward.

So while you're all in the stage where you go wonder what you really want to be like in the years to come, why not try listening to Podcasts to give yourself some insights about life. There are scores of podcasts that you could find all over the internet. Topics range from Academic Related stuff where you could be able to extend your knowledge in any particular class that you like, to inspirational ones which would give you some great things to think about how to live your life and how to enjoy what you have.

So here's a collection of 50 Podcasts that any high school student should listen to, categorized into the four general topics would help you focus on what you might choose to become in the years to come.
Academic Related Podcasts
Not everyone can be a History Buff, a Grammar Nazi, a Science Geek, or a Poetry enthusiast, but a person could try listening to one of these podcasts to have a bit more of new things learned from among every classes like Science, Math, English, History and Literature.

There are things that we can't just learn in a four walled classroom, which is why these podcasts could offer you more practical applications of the theories they discuss to you. Apart from that is you get to know more advance stuff that could help you appreciate learning these classes more.
General and Special Interest Podcasts
Everyone has their own sets of hobbies and interests. Some might be more of into arts (in all sorts of forms) or perhaps photography, or knitting and crocheting. Others might be interested in the latest innovations in technology. Others are superbly curious of how things work so they could make videos of it on YouTube. There are those out there who like stuff about Animals, the Universe, the Mind, Documentaries and Conspiracy Theories and so on and so forth.

So for the sake of having a lot of youngsters out there who are into several things, here's a list of podcasts for those various hobbies and interests.
Entrepreneurship
Isn't there a saying about starting up a business while you are young?

Whether you're into selling things for auction at eBay, or having garage sales on weekends, making homemade cookies and cupcakes for deliveries, it's about time you get to learn more on the techniques on how to make your business flourish into something bigger. Who knows if you could make your business your career if you decide not to go further into college.

Since it's never just about learning the theories about business, but having the ability to be quick and efficient in decision making, why not invest a bit of your time listening to pros on how they handle their business?
Inspirational & Motivational
There are plenty of days we feel down. High School is probably among those days when you feel like everything isn't going how you want them and that you feel like there's no point to all the things happening around you. Now, remember that people around you are having the same struggles too. Some of them have worse things to think and feel about themselves but they still push themselves to go on with their lives. Get to know their heartwarming stories that would tug on your heartstrings. Live by their examples and inspire others like how they inspired you.
Dennis Lee is the lead teacher at - where they provide hundreds of video lessons and tutorials for any kinds of maths, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and more.

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Free Distance Learning Books for every grade level available until June 2020. Great for all of the school librarians in that attended the Zoom meeting. Click on the ink below to gain access to three different QR codes based on grade levels.

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Your Wellness Matters to Us

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, schools and libraries are closing across the country. ABDO wants to ensure that readers everywhere continue to have the opportunity to learn and grow during this unprecedented event.
Our digital products are available for free now through June 2020.

Please share these links, QR code images, and this webpage with your school community and social media.
ABDO grants permission for educators to create and share video and recorded video sessions of read-alouds of ABDO books and content through June 2020.

Thank you for your patience as we monitor high-volume usage. We have increased our server's capacity to handle the large increase in access, and invite you to utilize these resources.

Share these resources with librarians, educators, and readers. Digital content is available for free through June 2020.
*Scanning QR codes requires a web-enabled smart device with a camera and/or a QR code reader app.

ABDO is proud to extend your access to Abdo Digital through the month of July. Enjoy free distance learning and access to thousands of titles and resources, all at no cost until July 31, 2020.
To access this extension, follow the corresponding link below to complete the form.

Embed instant resource access into your library's website with any of these buttons.Contact Abdo Digital Service Team if you have questions about adding access to your website.
World Health Organization (WHO)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Information

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This very cool company has compiled resources for educators, students, and adults. One such app is WNDB's own OurStory. It has both free and paid memberships.

Another very cool link is:
Book and Reading: Engagement Kit: Home Edition from Teachingbooks.net. A very cool resource for school librarians and teachers.

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We are facing an incredibly challenging time with the global outbreak of COVID-19, grappling with growing concerns over health, our communities, and the economy. Safety measures have brought widespread school closures across the country.

We want to support teachers, students, and families in any way we can. Below is a set of resources to help your student learn computer science at home. Parents - if you're considering creating a Code.org account for your student or helping them access an existing account, please read this primer.

We are also working on resources to help teachers mid-course to continue teaching computer science when their students are remote.
No computer at home? See smartphone options

Take a Code Break with Hadi Partovi and the Code.org team

With schools closed and tens of millions of students at home, Code.org is launching Code Break - a live, weekly interactive classroom where our team will teach your children at home while school is closed, and a weekly challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers.

Tune in Wednesdays at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Learn more at code.org/break

Hour of Code: Try these engaging, introductory tutorials

Try a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages. There are hundreds of activities and tutorials in over 45 languages.

Dance Party - Code a dance party featuring music by Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, and more.

Minecraft - Use your creativity and problem solving skill to journey and explore new worlds.

AI for Oceans - Learn how AI and machine learning can be used to address world problems.

Flappy Code - Write your own flappy game code.

Coding in Astronomy - Learn about astronomy using Quorum, a programming language accessible to blind or visually impaired learners.

And many more tutorials!

Videos: Watch these easy 3-5 minute educational videos

How Computers Work: With an introduction by Bill Gates, this series of six short videos is designed to be approachable for everyone and easy to understand. The series explains what makes a computer a computer, how digital information is represented in 1s and 0s, how computer circuits work to manipulate digital information, and how a central processing unit (CPU) and operating system control the inputs, outputs, memory, and hardware of a computer.

How the Internet Works: This series of eight short videos features Vint Cerf, the inventor of TCP/IP, David Karp the founder of Tumblr to explain HTTP and HTML, Google's "Security Princess" to explain SSL and cybersecurity, and engineers from Microsoft.

Visit our video library.

Learn the fundamentals with our express courses

A great option for students getting started on their own. You'll learn the fundamentals of computer science with drag & drop blocks. Create your own drawings and games. Note: Express courses are currently only available in English, Hindi, Italian, and Spanish. To see what's available in your language, visit studio.code.org.

Learn to design and build apps with App Lab

App Lab is a programming environment where you can make simple apps. Design an app, code in JavaScript with either blocks or text, and share your creation with family and friends.

Ages 13+, all modern browsers, English only

No computer at home? Try these smartphone apps

A charming mobile coding game that takes learners on an exciting adventure, while teaching the fundamentals of coding, like algorithms, pattern recognition, sequences, loops and conditionals. (for all ages)

Award-winning learn-to-code platform for kids ages 5-9. Solve puzzles and create games with The Foos while learning to code. Note: codeSpark is offering a free 3-month trial. Parent's email address and credit card information are required at signup. (for pre-readers through Grade 5)

Learn coding with fun, quick lessons on your phone that teach you to write real JavaScript. From Google's Area 120 project. (for middle school and up)

Limited or no internet access? Check out these unplugged activities

Hello Ruby - The world's most whimsical way to learn about computers, technology and programming. Activities on a range of CS topics, like the ability to decompose a problem, spot patterns, think algorithmically, debug problems and work together. (for ages 4-10)

CS Unplugged - A collection of free teaching material that teaches Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. (for ages 5-14)

Support for teachers mid-course

We are working to build out supports for teachers currently teaching our courses here and will update with resources and recommendations as we have them.

A guide for teachers with resources to materials that students can use at home to continue learning and prepare for the upcoming AP exam

A guide for teachers with resources to materials that students can use at home to continue learning CS Discoveries

A guide for teachers with resources to materials that students can use at home to continue learning CS Fundamentals

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Learning computer science when schools are closed in response to Covid19

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Sent you guys a picture of my attempt at Spine Poetry today, 4.14. Some of my favorite writers are featured. A great, but old idea, I read in a 2012 article written by Nikki Robertson is to upload the photo to a photo sharing site like Flickr that gives you a URL that can be shared with others. Students could send the photo to you guys and you could feature it on your newsletter. Just list the students' first name, last initial and their grade. It would also be a cool memory for the senior class to have a section of poetry just from them since they probably won't have an official graduation ceremony. I'll think of other cool tributes for seniors as well.

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I wanted to create a tutorial on how to create a Book Bento. I didn't mention how to do a voiceover, just how placing related items strategically around a favorite book gives people an idea about what  topics/images are featured in the book. Might be a cool idea for high school students to do either now or when school returns with an English teacher's class.  Hope the Screencast works.

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How to create a Book Bento w_ The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

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The Smithsonian is an undertaking but it would be nice to delve in!

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The Sun is the center of our Solar System and is central to people's lives around the world. This collection includes art and science images that depict the Sun, and recommendations on how to exp...