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Educational Games, Worksheets, and More for Kids

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An Educational platform for parents and teachers of pre-k through 5th grade kids. Support your kids learning journey with games, worksheets and more that help children practice key skills. Download, print & watch your kids learn today!

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We are happy to offer educators and students free access to a remote learning version of Amplify Reading for the remainder of the school year.

We know you're under tremendous stress right now. Amplify is committed to helping you make instructional resources like Amplify Reading to students who may be unable to attend school, either currently or in the near future.

What is Amplify Reading?

Amplify Reading is a digital, adaptive, K-5 supplemental literacy program that provides remediation and enrichment for all students in building skills in decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and close reading through age-appropriate adventures.

Amplify Reading adapts to the needs of each individual student, providing them with the exact instruction and practice they need to advance their literacy skills in any setting, in just 45 minutes of independent practice a week.

How do I sign up?

The remote learning version of Amplify Reading will be available through June 30, 2020. To request access, register using the form on the right.

Who can participate?

All schools and districts in the United States can participate. There are just a few requirements so that we may activate the program for you. Amplify Reading is an adaptive program with personal logins for each student and teacher, so we will need to work with an administrator to provide access to students and staff. Participating schools and districts must:

meet minimum device requirements

have an educator at the school or district who is qualified to send enrollment information and able to attend a brief licensing call

allow us to send emails to teachers in order to share implementation resources and guidance for parents

Parents: Amplify Reading licenses are provided at the school or district level. We ask that you please share this page with your school contacts in order to enroll your child.
Amplify Reading can be accessed and played on a variety of devices. Please see details on supported devices and browsers below:

Desktops and laptops (Windows 9+, Mac OS 10.11+)

Chromebooks (ideally touchscreen or with mice)

iPads that support iOS11.3+ (iPad5+)

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We are happy to offer educators and students free access to a remote learning version of Amplify Reading for the remainder of the school year. We know you're under tremendous stress right now. Amplify is committed to helping you make instructional resources like Amplify Reading to students who may be unable to attend school, either currently or in the near future.

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Discover K-12 OER to meet your remote teaching and learning needs

ISKME's digital librarians have curated collections of kindergarten through high school resources and full courses to help leverage OER for your students. Whether you are looking for resources your students can complete at home, or dynamic content to inspire your own teaching and learning practice, this hub, organized by grade level, subject, and provider will help you discover the resources you need at your fingertips. Explore the grade level, subject, and provider collections below. Once you click on a collection, you can refine the collections by selecting different fields, such as material types, on the left side of the page, under Filter Resources. If you are interested in accessing OER Commons from your LMS via an LTI integration. Please fill out and submit the form here.

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Discover K-12 OER to meet your remote teaching and learning needs ISKME's digital librarians have curated collections of kindergarten through high school resources and full courses to help leverage OER for your students.

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Flyleaf Publishing - Online Materials Portal

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This portal is offered as a free resource through the 2023-2024 school year.

There are two areas of the site, one for Students and one for Instructors. Materials are organized by our Foundational Skills Scope & Sequence, and can be quickly navigated using the Menu at the top of the page.

If you would like more information about Flyleaf products, please visit flyleafpublishing.com.

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Online Materials PortalThis portal is offered as a free resource through the 2023-2024 school year. There are two areas of the site, one for Students and one for Instructors. Materials are organized by our Foundational Skills Scope & Sequence, and can be quickly navigated using the Menu at the top of the page.

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As schools across the nation close to protect students and educators from COVID-19, many parents and caregivers are seeking ways to support their children's learning outside of the classroom. Guided by our founder's belief that "the parent is the child's first and best teacher," the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is committed to empowering parents to fulfill that role everyday-and especially in these uncertain times.

The good news is that there are some wonderful, free online resources that can help children continue to build critical literacy skills while schools are closed. To help parents choose among the plethora of available options, our team of in-house literacy and education experts has curated a toolkit of trusted, high-quality online resources that can be used anytime, anywhere.

Barbara Bush Foundation Online Literacy Toolkit for Parents
Online Classroom and Library

Story Mentors: Created by the Barbara Bush Foundation, Story Mentors is a digital classroom focused on early elementary school aged children who are struggling readers. This online early literacy curriculum offers 25 weekly lessons that utilize early reading strategies to improve learning outcomes for struggling readers with the goal of helping students achieve grade level reading. Each lesson is accompanied by guides for mentors and parents that are designed to foster more connections and further learning between parent and child with activities using common household materials. The first-grade resources were developed with support from the AT&T Foundation. Access the digital classroom.

Read Aloud Books Online

The Indianapolis Public Library: This is a great way for parents and children to enjoy stories together from anywhere, even without a trip to the book store or the library. View the collections.

Storyline Online: This free children's literacy resource features the world's best storytellers reading books out loud. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home. Visit the site.

ReadWriteThink: The National Council of Teachers of English has an entire tab devoted to literacy resources for parents and afterschool professionals. You will find grade-specific literacy games and tools, activities and projects, tips, podcasts, and downloadable resources for no charge! Access the resources.

Reading Rockets: Reading Rockets is a multimedia project that offers a wealth of research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help children from birth to age 8 learn how to read and improve their reading. Their resources are for parents, teachers, and after school professionals. Download free reading tips for parents and early literacy professionals, by age and stage, in English and translated into 12 other languages at this site.

Reach Out and Read: Reach Out and Read is a nonprofit organization that helps build a child's literacy basics by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read together. The site also includes a literacy milestone chart for children from birth to 5 (free and downloadable in English). Visit the site.

U.S. Department of Education: Find tip sheets for families, caregivers, and early learning educators in English and Spanish. Research has found that providing children from birth to 5 with consistent, language-rich experiences - such as talking, reading, and singing - can have important benefits on their brain development and future school success. Access the resources.

Raising Readers: Raising Readers gives free books to all children in Maine from birth to 5. Their website has resources for parents and early childhood care providers. Click on "Promoting a Love of Reading" at the top of the page and scroll down to "Parents and Families" for a wealth of resources including reading tips in a variety of languages, free monthly downloads of literacy activities, and videos of best practices for supporting literacy at home. Click on "Early Childhood Professionals" for resources to support early literacy practices, book lists, suggestions for working with parents in low literacy homes, and a toll-free number for direct support. The Resources tab has "Book Activity Kits" that include companion activities for books, which help parents and caregivers enhance reading with children. Use the search feature to find engaging activities for a book you own or find a title your child will like and borrow the book from your library. The activities can be used in group settings or at home.

PBS: Find more than 125 fun and educational activities and games that support parents of 3-8 year olds to help their child(ren) boost their literacy. Scroll to the bottom of the PBS Parents' Page to select age-specific literacy tips and activities for children aged 2-8.
There are also math and science categories, plus games and videos.

Codex: The Lost Words of Atlantis: This gamified app is grounded in learning science and geared towards family learning. Players visit new locations around the world, where they find artifacts and relics that they use to decode the cryptic language of Atlantean into English. This award-winning app is available in both English and Spanish, and has been used in family literacy programs by parents and children together. The app was developed by People ForWords at Southern Methodist University through a competition funded by the Barbara Bush Foundation and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Get the app. (enter code 20044)
Math and Music
Bedtime Math: This site makes math part of the family routine. Parents can sign up by email, on the website, and on a free app. Whether it's flamingos, ninjas, or pillow forts, kids can see the math in their favorite topics. No logins. No drilling. No scores. It takes only five minutes a day, and kids clamor for it. View the resources.

Sing With Our Kids: Singing with a child connects neural pathways and increases the ability to retain information. This site provides free, fun resources for music and reading. Visit the site.
Be sure to follow us on social media for more recommendations and tips, and to share how your family is learning together outside of the classroom.

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Educational Toolkit for At-Home Learning

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As schools across the nation close to protect students and educators from COVID-19, many parents and caregivers are seeking ways to support their children's learning outside of the classroom. Guided by our founder's belief that "the parent is the child's first and best teacher," the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is committed to empowering parents to fulfill that role everyday-and especially in these uncertain times.

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Phonological Awareness Activities - FreeReading

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FreeReading is an open-source instructional program that helps educators teach early literacy. FreeReading contains a 40-week scope and sequence that can supplement an early literacy core or basal program.

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Now Featuring Anne Of Green Gables!

With these uncertain times, we are introducing Lesson Plans that include educational tools to help you learn while you're at home. Each lesson plan will consist of critical thinking questions, chapter recap quizzes, puzzles and more. Our goal is to help you continue to learn during these tough times.

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With these uncertain times, we are introducing Lesson Plans that include educational tools to help you learn while you're at home. Each lesson plan will consist of critical thinking questions, chapter recap quizzes, puzzles and more. Our goal is to help you continue to learn during these tough times.

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As coronavirus fears grow so do the number of extended school closings. This means that educators are being asked to come up with a plan to provide distance learning to our students. And because this is an emergency situation time is limited to come up with these plans.

Below you can find a collection of links to resources that will help you put these plans into place. The links are broken down into sections.

Free Subscription Offers for Schools Affected by COVID-19

Websites For Students to Read or Listen to Books Online

Tutorials and How-to Information for Online Apps and Websites

Other Miscellaneous Resources

In addition to this list I also wrote a blog post that provides more information on how to set up a plan.

I will continually update this list as I find new and relevant links to add. Please share this page with anyone you think will benefit from this information. If you know of any resources you think should be added to this list please let me know.

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Resources for Elementary Librarians and Educators During an Extended School Closing

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As coronavirus fears grow so do the number of extended school closings. This means that educators are being asked to come up with a plan to provide distance learning to our students. And because this is an emergency situation time is limited to come up with these plans.

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As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. We have one more reason- when you already have an online space for your classroom, it is a smaller step to teaching totally online when necessary. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.

Listen to This Post

I'll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter.

Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus

Get prepared now. I hope these resources can take you to the educator communities that are collecting and sharing. This is bigger than any of us so we need to work together and help each other.

Note: This doesn't discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared.

1. Google has given Google Hangouts meet premium through July 1 which gives you a way to meet with your students and add video. .

2. Boomwriter is a free writing app but of course, you can use Google Docs too.

3. If you are in the US and closed due to the outbreak, your school may be able to get access to Discovery's Education resources by emailing and they also have a special channel to help explain what is happening to students that you can access .

This week on the podcast and my YouTube channel, I'm going to be sharing resources to help you prepare to teach virtually if necessary. This is a very difficult issue and many are impacted. We all have those with compromised immune systems that we love and want to protect, so let's do what is necessary to keep everyone safe. Meanwhile, I'll be sharing resources out via social media, the podcast, and my newsletter

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16 Free Resources for Schools Who are Closing Due to Coronavirus

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As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. We have one more reason- when you already have an online space for your classroom, it is a smaller step [...]

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Most of us find ourselves at home right now. Perhaps you are a teacher or librarian and your place of work has been closed and you now have to share learning ideas electronically. Or, maybe you are home with children in charge of their education during this time. The ripple effect keeps going and going. Independent bookstores have canceled storytimes. Authors have had to cancel author visits. And on and on... BUT, so many amazing people are taking their resources online and offering them free to all of us. Plus, there are some resources that have always been free or low cost that can be accessed digitally.

So, I'm helping out by creating a master list for you to access and making it easy for you to share this post with other teachers, librarians, and families around the world. See those social share icons at the top and bottom of this article? Click on one and share it with others. Let's spread the word about this list!

Online Literacy Resources

Storytimes

Storyline Online is a wonderful read-aloud free resource. Professional actors read some great picture books. One of our favorites is Betty White reading Harry the Dirty Dog.-> Storyline Online

KidLit TV also has lots of storytimes available to access for free. Listen to authors read their books. You'll find The Crayon Man, I Am Peace, and more.-> KidLit TV (Be sure to browse around the KidLit TV site because there are many more awesome videos to check out too.)

Romper invites authors and famous people to read stories on Twitter in #OperationStorytime.-> See the Twitter Event

Catch your favorite celebrities and stars reading aloud at #SaveWithStories.-> Save With Stories on Instagram

Feel the comfort of your own childhood with LaVar Burton from Reading Rainbow. He's reading children's books on Twitter. He started with Amazing Grace.-> See the Twitter Read Aloud

Dolly Parton of the Imagination Library shares her voice reading aloud. She's planning 10 stories over 10 weeks.-> View Available Episodes Here

The voice of Olaf from Frozen, Josh Gad, is reading on Twitter with some amazing voices. -> Follow #GadBookClub on Twitter. So far he's read The Day The Crayons Quit, Rosie Revere Engineer, and so many more.
Publishers also have several read-alouds of their titles.
HarperKids-> Read-Aloud Videos on YouTube

Little, Brown Young Readers has someone read aloud titles such as Thank You, Omu, Bear Came Along, And the Adventures of Beekle.-> Read Aloud Videos on YouTube

Penguin Random House-> Read Brightly Storytime

Penguin Random House also has the "Read Together, Be Together" initiative. Their Facebook page has a variety of story time read-alouds including Michelle Obama reading each month beginning April 20th.-> Penguin Random House Facebook Page

Brightly will be doing a daily story time read by a storyteller each day at 2 pm EST on IGTV.-> Brightly IGTV

#NosyCrowStorytime is the hashtag to follow on Instagram and Twitter to find Nosy Crow's story time daily for a picture book read-aloud.-> Nosy Crow on Instagram Also, check out #NosyCrowBookatBedtime for a chapter book read aloud daily. An audiobook stream of a chapter each night is available.

SimonKids has Snack & Read LIVE time on their Facebook page Tuesdays-Thursdays in the afternoon at 2pm EST.-> SimonKids Facebook

Authors Who Read Their Books Aloud

Mac Barnett will be reading aloud his books each day on Instagram Stories starting March 16th at 3pm EST. Videos will remain up for 24 hours.-> Follow Mac Barnett's account here.

Jerry Pallotta will also be reading some of his books aloud on his YouTube channel.-> Jerry Pallotta's YouTube Channel

James Dean will do a few Pete the Cat read alouds starting 3/17 at 12pm EST on Instagram Stories.-> Pete the Cat Instagram

Doreen Cronin is sharing her books on her Facebook page.-> Doreen Cronin Facebook Page

Oliver Jeffers is reading his books on Instagram.

Peter H. Reynolds will be reading his books daily on Facebook at 12pm EST.-> Reynold's Facebook Page

Laura Numeroff read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie on Facebook.-> See it here.

Kevin Henkes reads several of his stories in this video below.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

The Don't Worry Book by Todd Parr (so needed right now)

We Are the Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

Where's My Teddy? by Jez Alborough

Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney

The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak

Check the YouTube channel of your favorite authors to see if they have read any of their books too. I've heard that Lauren Tarshis will be planning things soon too.

Sing-Alongs

One of my favorite singers for children, Emily Arrow, is temporarily doing a sing-along on Mondays and Fridays at 1pm EST.-> Emily Arrow's YouTube Channel

JBrary has oodles of sing-alongs, rhymes, and storytime songs.-> JBrary YouTube Channel

Sing-along with Julia Donaldson in The Breathing Song.

And, of course, don't forget Dr. Jean songs.-> Dr. Jean's YouTube Channel

Drawing with Illustrators

Arree Chung is offering a creativity camp April 20-24th at 4pm EST.-> Register Here

Author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, will be doing drawing tutorials on his YouTube Channel each weekday at 2pm EST beginning on 3/16. Jarrett will do this for the next few weeks. He is the creator of Hey, Kiddo, Lunch Lady, Star Wars Jedi Academy, and more.-> Jarrett J. Krosoczka YouTube Channel

Ben Clanton is doing a Facebook Live on 3/18 at 2pm EST and 3/20 at 5pm EST.-> Ben Clanton Facebook Event

Mo Willems will do lunch doodles starting 3/16 at 1pm EST.-> Mo Willems Lunch Doodles

Other Author, Illustrator, and Publisher Resources

Barnes and Noble is hosting story time with some fun read-alouds.-> Barnes and Noble YouTube Page

Author, Grace Lin, has created a new podcast. If your child has a question for an author or illustrator she will take it to them and get it answered. She is also sharing book reviews by kids. The podcast is called Kids Ask Authors. Have the kids submit a question or review.-> Kids Ask Authors

Scholastic has put together a 20-day learning resource room. There is a category for Pre-K, Grades 1st-2nd, Grades 3rd-5th, and Grades 6+. There are online stories to read and corresponding activities.-> Scholastic Learn at Home

Tumble Books Library is temporarily offering free access to their read-along collection. Use the username: Tumble735 and password: books-> Access Tumble Books Library

Read Ranger Rick digital magazines for free online through June.-> Get the Ranger Rick Digital Magazine

Audible is offering free streaming on select titles in both English and other languages. The service will remain free during the school closures.- Listen to Audible

Other Technology Resources on Growing Book by Book

Did you know that your public library most likely has a digital download service that allows you to check out audiobooks? Perhaps it is Hoopla, Libby, and Cloud Library. For more information about how to listen to audiobooks check out our Everything You Need for Getting Started with Audiobooks.
Audiobooks for Young Listeners Podcasts of Children's Books and Other Great Listening Best Apps that Build Literacy Skills YouTube Channels That are Worth Watching to Build Literacy Skills Songs That Build Literacy Skills
Books, Books, and More Books

Many libraries are decreasing services or closing. Our local library has now closed. You can request books and pick them up if your library is still offering services. Luckily, I have almost 200 booklists to help you with that book selection. And, if you would rather buy books, all of our books are linked to Amazon. But, please don't forget about your local independent bookshops. They really need the business and many of them are offering curbside pick-up.
Click here to see our organized list of booklists to help you find what you need.->Books for Kids
If you need further book recommendations, my friends Happily Ever Elephants, Fantastic Fun and Learning, and What Do We Do All Day? also have many to choose from too.

Also, follow the hashtag #PictureBookoftheDay on Instagram. And, follow me on Instagram for daily book recommendations. -> Follow Jodie on Instagram.

Now, is also a great time to start a Family Dinner Book Club. Growing Book by Book has over 50 free ones to chose from.-> Start a Family Dinner Book Club.

The April 2020 Family Dinner Book Club pick is Mary Poppins.

Reading Challenges

Now is a great time for reading challenges too.

#ReadtheRainbowChallenge-> See the Read the Rainbow Challenge

Did I miss something? Please leave a comment below.

Stay safe and healthy!

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The coronavirus pandemic isn't just changing how we live, it's also changing how we learn. Over 300 million students worldwide are currently not attending school due to quarantines, and that number is expected to increase over the coming weeks, as more countries and cities shutter schools indefinitely. Many colleges and universities canceled in‐​person classes for the remainder of the semester, switching to online instruction. Some K-12 public schools have moved to virtual schooling in the wake of closures, with instruction happening over videoconference and worksheets moving to Google Docs.

Fortunately, there are numerous online learning resources that families can take advantage of, including many that are free. Some of these resources have paid or premium options if you choose, but even the free versions offer great features and functionality. There are also many low‐​cost online learning resources, such as Outschool, that are worth exploring.

As parents prepare to spend time at home with their children for the foreseeable future, these digital tools can be great for kids and help the whole family to learn together:

Khan Academy - Perhaps the leader in free, high‐​quality, online learning content for kids, Khan Academy offers no‐​cost YouTube instructional videos in a wide range of content areas, including all levels of mathematics, English language arts, science, history, computer science and programming, and SAT preparation. Content is aligned with state curriculum standards, and parents can view and track their children's progress. Khan Academy is widely used in schools across the country and can be a great resource for in‐​home learning.

Prodigy Math - Also used by many school districts, Prodigy is a free, online math program that uses a fun video game‐​style interface to engage learners. Users create their characters and conquer challenges while doing math along the way, tied to their skill level and aligned with core competencies. The paid version offers more math and allows parents and teachers (parents can register as teachers), to run tests and diagnostics, emphasize certain mathematical concepts, and assess progress behind the scenes, while the learners happily play the game.

Duolingo - If you or your child are interested in learning a foreign language, Duolingo offers free online learning tools in 36 languages.

No Red Ink - This free, online writing and grammar resource helps learners of all ages to practice and refine their writing skills. Sign up as a teacher (you can use your home as a school), create a learner profile for your child, and then allow your child to log in to the student account and get practicing.

Mystery Science - Mystery Science is offering free memberships for up to one year, with engaging lessons in a variety of science‐​related areas, including timely topics such as, "How do germs get inside your body?" Video lessons are complemented by hands‐​on experiments and downloadable activities.

Codecademy- This spring could be a great time for young people to learn in‐​demand skills like coding in different programming languages, web development, design, and data science. Codecademy offers free access to basic lessons, with the option to pay for more advanced courses if your kids get really into it.

Marginal Revolution University (MRU) - Economics isn't always taught at the K-12 level, but the dynamic, self‐​paced introductory economics courses offered for free through MRU are likely to pique your older child's interest. These are also great classes for you to learn alongside your child.

Lyn​da​.com - Available for free through many public libraries, Lyn​da​.com has an array of online learning resources in subject areas ranging from photography to business to web development. Check with your local library for access details, and while you're at it, explore the many other digital resources your local library likely offers. Many public libraries provide free access to e‐​books, streaming films and music, digital magazines, and even language learning resources, such as Mango.

TED‐​Ed - TED‐​Ed offers a free suite of high‐​quality videos on a variety of topics for learners of all ages, including supplemental materials, discussion questions, and opportunities to probe deeper into areas of interest. Register as an educator and you can help to customize your child's learning experience, or let your child explore independently.

Smithsonian Institution - Many museums, including the Smithsonian Institution and especially its open access Learning Lab, offer free, online resources and activities for learners. Check out the websites of your favorite museums to see what free, digital education tools are available.

Open Culture - Access 1,500 free, online audio and video courses from top universities, as well as 1,000 free audio books.

Edx -Edx offers access to free online courses delivered by a consortium of leading colleges and universities. Learn college‐​level content in computer science, engineering, and robotics, among others. Similar to Edx, Coursera also provides a wide range of courses created by various colleges and universities, including many that are free.

Academic Earth - View hours of free lectures and course materials from leading universities.

Alison: Offering a range of free online courses in all subjects, Alison's trending course is all about the coronavirus.
Don't Forget About Offline Learning As Well
Online learning resources can be incredibly valuable, particularly now when our in‐​person interaction may be limited and our daily routines are disrupted. But don't underestimate the enduring power of offline, emergent learning. The coronavirus pandemic offers an opportunity to step back, slow down, and gather together as a family. Parents may understandably feel pressure to maintain their children's schoolwork for fear that they will fall behind, but a few weeks of "deschooling," or unwinding from the rigidity and regimentation of school, can be beneficial and may unlock new curiosities, interests, and talents in your children. Allow for abundant unscheduled time and lots of opportunities for play. Get immersed in board games and card games as a family, read a book out loud for all to enjoy, linger over breakfast, go for a walk. While today's digital tools help to keep us all connected and engaged during this uncertain time, let's also use this historic moment to reconnect with our children in analog ways as well.

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Free, Online Learning Resources When Coronavirus Closes Schools

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The coronavirus pandemic isn't just changing how we live, it's also changing how we learn. Over 300 million students worldwide are currently not attending school due to quarantines, and that number is expected to increase over the coming weeks, as more countries and cities shutter schools indefinitely.

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There are many reasons someone might find themselves suddenly homeschooling. But at this moment, there's really one main reason.

COVID-19.

With schools closing for weeks (or longer) around the world, many many parents are facing the idea of homeschool suddenly.

Many parents who have never even given homeschooling a second thought.

Four years ago, I was the parent suddenly homeschooling again. My two older kids had been back in public school for about a year. And we were planning to homeschool again the following year.

But something happened and in less than 12 hours we decided to homeschool again. Suddenly.

I understand where you're at right now and some of what you're probably feeling.

So let's get in motion and get you ready to teach your kids.

Get Your Quick Start Guide

First - download my Quick Start Homeschooling Guide to walk you through the process.
( Download an editable version here)

This will help lead you through the next few steps with a pretty printable.

How to Homeschool Your Kids Suddenly

Step 1 - Breathe.

I'm serious - take a deep breath. I need you to understand two fundamental things right now.

1. Your kids are going to be fine no matter what. You are not going to screw up their schooling in the next few weeks. They are not going to fall behind or miss out on anything crucial.
Three to six weeks is a blip of time, in the grand scheme of things. It might not be the plan, but they will be fine.

2. No matter what you do, it's not going to be the same as school. I've seen many parents bring their kids home to school and they expect it to be school at home. That's just not a realistic expectation.
School is different than home. Please don't beat yourself up for your homeschool not looking like regular school.
They may get more done - they may get less done.
They may be more distracted - they may be less distracted.
They may miss out on social interactions - they may not.
There is no one size fits all kind of homeschool and there is no perfect system that works for everyone. So your experience at home will not look like anyone else.

So take a deep breath because this is going to be okay. You don't have to know everything today. '

Step 2 - Make a Plan

Almost everything works out better when you have a plan in place.

My first question would be - what are you expected to do during this time? Does your child have school work to complete that was sent home by the school? Will they have online classes? Are you expected to do all the schooling?

Expectations

Let's start by writing down a list of your expectations.

What do you absolutely need to get done?

What would you love to get done?

What is the minimum you can get done?

If you can get clear before you start, it'll make the process easier. Know what you want to accomplish but also keep an eye on the minimum you can get done.

This is not the time to beat yourself up for not accomplishing lofty goals.

This is the time to be realistic and be happy with progress.

Involve Your Kids

I firmly believe that every homeschool runs better when kids get to share their input into what they learn, how they learn it, when they learn it, etc.

So involve your kids. Ask them if there is anything they'd like to learn about that they might not have been leaving about at school.

Ask them how they prefer to learn or learn best (books, videos, worksheets, etc).

Talk to them about what's going on and what their expectations are while they're not in school.

And then write it all down in the worksheet I've created just for this. You'll appreciate having a reference point later on!

Curriculum Plan

Most people seem to focus on curriculum first. And that's fine. I find it the most exciting part of any new homeschool plan.

Even if you don't find it invigorating, it can be helpful to get it written out.

In the worksheet I've included the core subjects and then blank spots for you to fill in.

You might want to add music, art, foreign language, STEAM, or any number of other subjects.

Unsure of where to start with curriculum?

If your school/teacher is sending home work you don't have to worry about this at all! You might choose to fill this out with books or resources you'll need for these subjects.

If you don't have curriculum provided, you need to choose how structured you would like to be.

There are options like Khan Academy and IXL that will cover the core subjects for you online. You don't have to do anything but make sure the internet is on and your children have access to the internet.

Don't get too in-depth at this point. Just write down your basic curriculum or source for each subject.

I've created a list of homeschool curricula that can be started TODAY. These are almost all online programs, but there are a few ebooks included.

Alternate Ideas

If your kid's school has not placed any expectations on you or your children, I'm going to encourage you to just not. Don't pick a curriculum. Don't create an overly scheduled plan.

Just be.

This is destined to be a stressful time. There's so much we don't know about the future at this point.

So don't stress yourself out more.

Have art materials available.

Keep books out.

Play board games or video games.

Just let your kids be kids. A few weeks with no formal schooling will not hurt them.

And letting them be free to explore their own interests might actually be really beneficial.

Step 3 - Create Your Schedule or Routine

The best productivity tool I have to recommend is a schedule or routine.

Kids thrive on routine and predictability. Heck, adults thrive on routine and predictability.

A note of caution - do not overschedule. Like we discussed earlier, you are not going to be able to replicate school at home. So if you're tempted to schedule your homeschool like math from 9 to 10, a 5-minute snack break, science from 10:05 to 11:05, bathroom break, etc. Don't do it.

In fact, I'd encourage you to consider a routine instead of a schedule.

What's the difference? The difference is that a schedule is static. You do this and this is when you do it.

A routine is more of a flow. It's flexible and moldable.

For example, our daily routine consists of loose time blocks. My kids aren't allowed to play video games until 3 p.m. and they've finished their school work.

Before 3 p.m., anything except for video games is fair game. They can complete their school works as fast or slow as they please.

They typically wake up by 9 a.m. I expect for them to make their own breakfast. But if they're not hungry, I don't force it. Sometimes they're hungry a bit later and choose breakfast at 10.

About noon I try to remind them about lunch. Sometimes they forget to eat and get cranky. So I try to remind them.

I usually have an idea of what they've completed just by existing and listening to them. So if I notice someone has done very little school work and it's getting close to 2, I remind them of the time and the expectations.

During all of this time I am usually working.

They don't always finish their schoolwork by 3. It's not always peaceful and serene. And I don't always get enough work done.

But the routine works more often than it doesn't and it's predictable.

Your routine will vary greatly based on your kids ages, how many kids you have, how independent they are, what you hope to be doing at the time, etc.

Some routine options:

Set up blocks of time and expectations. You might have a 'play outside' block. Or a 'craft time' block. And of course a 'school' block. You might choose to break it down further. But I'd encourage you to err on the side of flexibility.

Use a daily planner to write down you general schedule. Plug in meal times and any other times that might be set in stone (i.e. online class times). Then fill in the blanks with anything else. Be very careful not to overschedule. Less is definitely more.

For kids that are old enough/independent, enough consider not having a set routine at all. Let them develop their own natural rhythm. Some kids - especially teens - work better at night or at unconventional hours. Working with their natural rhythm will be a much smoother existence.

Things to keep in mind when setting up your routine/schedule.

Be mindful of your own capacity. How many kids are you taking care of? If you have 6 kids and one is a newborn, don't expect to work with your 3rd grader for 8 hours a day.

Make sure to have plenty of breaks. While kids are at school for 8 hours a day, they're not doing school work for 8 hours a day. There are many transitions, breaks, recesses, and general downtime.

Step 4 - Just do it

You've got a plan, you've picked your resources, and you've created a schedule.

You're all set!

Go forth and conquer.

And remember - if it's not working, follow the plan again.

No plan is ever complete. We make a plan, test it out, tweak, and try again.

You might need to go through this process a few times.

You might need to change your expectations.

The good news is - this is temporary. You'll either find your new normal or things will go back to the old normal.

Remember to breathe, take every step as it comes, and just do it.

Finding Your Homeschool Support Online

Now more than ever we need to be finding homeschool support. And given the current events - that specifically means online. There are many places online to find support. But the easiest is Facebook.

I highly encourage anyone who is suddenly finding themselves stuck at home to reach out to a friend (online) or find an online support group to join.

You'll likely want a place to vent, laugh, get advice, or just commiserate before this is all over.

My favorite two online homeschool support groups are Homeschool Freethinkers and Secular, Eclectic, Academic Homeschoolers.

But if you type in 'homeschool' to facebook, you'll find a lot of results.

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Join Tup the dog as Jan and her friends take him on a rambling walk to the library where he will participate in "Read to a Dog." Try and catch the wayward chicken by pretending to be a plant or a train. And make sure to take lots of breaks to read to Tup. You've got time to go into the cave and scout around if you want, so put on your caving helmet and explore away. The game is over when you get to The Public Hall for Tomes of Tales (that's the library in Tup's city.) You can stop here, but Tup hopes you'll keep reading to him.

Flashcards for rhyming and sight words available now with more flashcards on their way. You can even download and print blank flashcards with the chicken, bat, or Tup image on the back so you can personalize the activities to your child.

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I have lots of plans for Free Printables. As a homeschooling mom who is teaching two independent-minded kids, including one with dyslexia, as well as writing a book series, I have more plans than time. I will be adding printables as I develop them.

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I've been getting asked by friends for recommendations for good online courses and resources for their students as they are stuck at home. Here's my round-up of some of the best online courses and educational activities being offered for free. I'll also be sending out a list for middle and high school. If I missed any great free offerings, please add them in the comments. I hope this is useful to parents during this challenging time.

Description: Outschool offers live online courses for students ages 3-18 years old on topics ranging from creative writing, to world history, to math.

Free?: Classes normally cost about $5 per class. Outschool announced that it is offering $100K worth of free classes to affected families. You can sign-up here.

Description: Khan Academy offers short on-demand online courses and tutorials on topics ranging from math, to history, to economics, to computer science. Khan Academy also has an early education app, focused on early literacy and math. Grades preschool through high school and beyond.

Free?: Khan Academy is always free. Sign-up here.

Description: Prodigy games is a curriculum aligned math game for students in grades 1-8.

Free?: Prodigy's basic offering is free. They also have a premium paid offering. Sign-up here.

Description: Epic! is a digital library of books and activities for kids under 12. Think Netflix for children's books.

Free?: Schools have access to the platform for free during la school day. Epic! also has a 30-day free trial for parents. Sign-up here.

Description: Scholastic has curated a set of daily learning experiences for prek through 6th grade. Each day has a different theme.

Free?: Scholastic is offering this to free for parents and schools. You can access it here.

Description: TED-ed is TED's youth and education initiative. It offers hundreds of engaging animated lessons on wide-ranging topics.

Free?: TED-Ed is free. Sign-up here.

Description: Novel Effect uses voice recognition to transform your storytime into a magical experience by adding sound effects, music and character voices at just the right time. They have also recently released interactive video stories, where students control what happens.

Free?: Novel Effect is free. Sign-up here.

Description: Live and on-demand courses for 0-6-year-old children. "Mommy and me" classes rethought and moved online.

Free?: Beanstalk is offering its classes for free during this time.

Description: Live online courses focused on coding and technology. Courses are taught by industry experts. Grades 2-9.

Free?: During this period of time, Create and Learn is offering their courses for free. Courses otherwise cost $95. You can enroll here.

GSV is an investor in Create and Learn.

Description: Canticos offers books and highly engaging bilingual (Spanish-English) nursery rhyme videos and activities. These are great for learning Spanish or English.

Free?: The videos and apps are free.

Description: Video call-app with integrated storybooks and activities. Useful for calling grandparents and loved ones stuck in other cities.

Free?: Caribu normally costs $7/month. They are offering it to free during the pandemic.

Description: Code.org offers courses, activities, and projects to teach students to code. Grades K-12.

Free?: Code.org is always free.

Description: Newsela offers news and articles for kids at every reading level.

Free?: Newsela is offering its platform for free to teachers and schools for the remainder of the year. Your teacher or school can sign-up here.

If there are other great free educational offerings, please add them in the comments!

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Public libraries are a great resource for your child's literacy learning. They often provide free literacy events, in addition to children's audio and print books. Library staff can help find resources to support your child's learning at home.

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Words that have blends and digraphs can be a little tricky for kiddos. Typically kids are ready for them when they can read {and spell most} CVC words. Reading and spelling words with blends and digraphs requires kids to listen very closely to each individual sound in words {called phonemes.} And sometimes it helps to have a little extra support to do this.

*This post contains affiliate links.

Blends and Digraphs - What Are They?

Blends and digraphs can be tricky for adults, too. I probably get asked about 1-2 times a month what they are and what the difference is between the two. So, let's stop for a moment and explore both. To do so, I have two "posters" I created for Set 4 of the BOB Books that can help to clarify the difference. FREE links are included to the posters below.

Blend = TWO LETTERS {occasionally three letters}, PUT TOGETHER, AND YOU HEAR BOTH SOUNDS. {You can download this poster in this post.}

Some examples of beginning blends are bl-, sc-, or gr-. Blends can also be at the end of words, such as - nd, -st, or -mp. I like to start with words that have EITHER a beginning OR ending blend, but NOT both when introducing blends. For example, a word like stump contains a beginning blend {st-} and ending blend {-mp} and may be too difficult for a child just learning about blends.

Digraph = TWO LETTERS, PUT TOGETHER, AND YOU HEAR ONE SOUND. {You can download this poster in this post.}

Some common digraphs are ch, ph, sh, th and wh. Some digraphs can be found at the beginning or end of words {such as sh, th, and ph} while others, like kn, are typically only found at the beginning. When I introduce digraphs, I also focus on either the beginning digraphs or the ending digraphs, not words that have both.

Common Blends and Digraphs Chart for Kids

My Kindergartner {NJoy} does a good job of reading blends and digraphs in words for the most part, but he isn't consistently spelling them in his writing just yet. Blends have been easier for him, as they typically are {because you can hear both sounds}, than digraphs.

So, I created a 1-page reference chart of blends and digraphs for him to give a little support when needed. {The free download is at the end of this post and contains a color chart and a black/white chart.}

Ways to Use the Chart

1. Introduce the chart. The first thing I did was review blends and digraphs with him by talking about what they sound like {blends make two individual sounds and digraphs make one sound.} We looked at each image and he named them. We listened for the blend or digraph in the word.

2. Play a sound game. For this game, I asked him to bring one of his favorite small toys. I said, "We're going to play a listening game. I'm going to say a word that starts the same as one of these words. You need to listen to the word, then find the picture {starting with either a blend or digraph} on the chart that starts with the same sound(s).

"For example, if I said plate, you would say that word slowly, p-l-a-t {making long a sound} and listen for the first sounds you heard. Hmmm...sounds like p-l, so you would put the toy on the plane in the chart because it also starts with p-l." I followed up with two more examples and by the third example, he was answering for me, so I knew he was ready to try.

We played this listening game for about 10 rounds. The digraphs were definitely trickier for him, as expected. We will play this game another time.
3. Use it during writing OR reading time as a reference to remember sounds.
This comes in handy especially during writing time for my little guy. I am absolutely blown away at how he has learned to crack the code of phonics in his reading. And I've been amazed at his spelling, too, but spelling almost always lags behind reading, as I explain in my ebook, Teaching Kids to Spell.

So, he can use it as a reference when spelling words. Just like in our listening game {#2}, when he gets to a word that has a blend or digraph, he can find the corresponding picture on the chart to help him spell {like in the word snowman.}

4. Display it at his desk. I have displayed his chart where he can easily see it and access it, if he needs. I think this is an important step that we sometimes forget. Instead of throwing it away {or placing it in a "done" pile}, make sure it's accessible to kids. If you're a classroom teacher, a reading or writing folder would be a great place for the chart. Or perhaps at a reading or writing center area.

More Resources for Young Readers/Spellers

>>Download our FREE Blends and Digraphs Chart HERE.<<

~Becky

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Educational activities for kids to do at home.

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Remote teaching creates huge opportunities for effective learning and collaboration outside the classroom. It is important to keep the following in mind before you explore the various online tools available:

The focus should be on pedagogy and learning, rather than technology.

All the tools still require the skill, experience and expertise of a teacher.

They may involve approaches and techniques that you would not normally use.

The tools you choose should be in line with any school eSafety policy.

Interaction and engagement

With remote learning there are real concerns about loneliness, welfare and lack of interaction. It is important to find a way of keeping everyone in contact. You could do this by running a discussion forum or chat group. If your school has a learning platform or learning management tool you could use this. It does not matter what the platform is - the impact is in how you use it.

Look for ways to establish routines that allow everyone to get organised and be engaged. Remember to motivate learners. Written feedback can sometimes come across as harsher criticism than spoken feedback, so are there ways to use video tools instead? How can learners overcome potential issues in responding? And how can you make sure nobody feels isolated online?

Individual and collaborative work

One of the most effective ways to support remote teaching and learning is to give every learner an opportunity to deliver a topic area. For example, you could divide up the current areas of study and ask learners to teach the rest of the class. This may be as individuals or in small groups. You could ask learners to hold a seminar and include online tools to engage their audience. They might, for example, deliver a short, interactive presentation covering key information and then follow that up with an online challenge to gather feedback and assess understanding.

There are different ways of approaching this. A class could meet online one day, share their challenges and then agree to meet a few days later to explore their findings. The role of the teacher is key to establish and drive the learning expectations. However, there is a huge opportunity to open up the work further to the learners themselves.

IT requirements

No specific hardware or software is required beyond an internet connection. Standard office software tools are particularly effective to collate ideas online and develop collaborative responses. Here learners will develop skills for their future working life at the same time as completing their school work.

Below we list some of the online tools available for different teaching and learning purposes. Take advantage of the opportunities for creative solutions. Do not let a lack of familiarity with the tools or approaches be a barrier to trying something new - have the confidence to try them out. Also, stretch your learners and ask for their suggestions and ideas. And finally, keep classes talking, sharing and collaborating.

Cambridge International is not responsible for the content of external websites. We are sharing the links below as useful examples only.

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Idiot, The
by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Island of Doctor Moreau, The
by H. G. Wells

Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Brontë

Jungle Book, The
by Rudyard Kipling

Kidnapped
by Robert Louis Stevenson

Lady Chatterly's Lover
by D. H. Lawrence

Last of the Mohicans, The
by James Fenimore Cooper

Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The
by Washington Irving

Les Miserables
by Victor Hugo

Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott

Madame Bovary
by Gustave Flaubert

Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, The
by Howard Pyle

Metamorphosis, The
by Franz Kafka

Middlemarch
by George Eliot

Moby Dick
by Herman Melville

Northanger Abbey
by Jane Austen

Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard
by Joseph Conrad

Notes from the Underground
by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Of Human Bondage
by W. Somerset Maugham

Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens

Paradise Lost
by John Milton

Persuasion
by Jane Austen

Picture of Dorian Gray, The
by Oscar Wilde

Pollyanna
by Eleanor H. Porter

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**UPDATED March 2020**

I made a summer flyer to share with parents so they can access names of apps, websites, games, podcasts that they can use with their children in addition to reading and Orton-Gillingham tutoring/summer classes.

The note to parents explains that some apps may cost money, but they should be able to access trials or free versions. It also lets them know that this does not take the place of tutoring or summer classes and daily reading. This is for practice and enrichment at home to help enhance their learning, vocabulary, comprehension, reading, sight words, handwriting, keyboarding and spelling on their level over the summer. The last 3 pages are the same. The first one has my name (example) and the last 2 have one color and one limited color option. Only print what you need :)

I am at the Certified Level/AOGPE and a Certified Dyslexia Practitioner/ IDA and have tutored for over 25 years. Please reach out with any questions and provide feedback to improve my product. Follow my store for deals and the latest products and my instagram @ogtutor!

For best results when using this product, you should be trained in a Structured Literacy Program. I am at the Certified Level/AOGPE and a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist/IDA and have tutored privately for over 25 years. Products are inspired by my students and created to use with them daily. Please reach out with any questions and provide feedback to improve my product! I am happy to make adjustments to fit your needs.

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Did you know that schools and school districts all across the country are beginning to unlock the power of the Orton-Gillingham reading approach? No longer is it being used as a one-on-one or RTI program for at-risk students, but it is also being used in general education classrooms for all kids. All children in school benefit from an Orton-Gillingham classroom instruction. On today's post I will share tips for teachers and schools on how to implement Orton-Gillingham in the classrooms and schools.

During your 30 minute Orton-Gillingham block, set up multiple stations for the kids to work at.

On Mondays, you will need to discuss each station and what you expect from the class at these stations, and then the children will utilize these stations all week.

There are times when you can keep the stations for 2 weeks depending on the difficulty of the concept you are teaching.

Each station will need a whiteboard with clear and specific directions and tasks you expect the group to accomplish.

First, Teach the Concept to the Entire Class

The whole class will start out with you, and then branch out into rotations with specific tasks at each station.

Station 1

This will include Red Word (sight word) work. You can have the students use sand trays to spell a list of words, or trace sight words with crayons on a bumpy surface. You can also have sight word flashcards, and students can practice together with partners. Memory game sight words with the group works well here too.

Station 2

This will include letter tiles and word building activities for the students. Have a long list of words that the students can build with their letter tiles.

Station 3

This will include fluency drills. You can have your students partner up and read through the drills with each other.

Station 4

Games are the best!!! This station can consist of playing a game with the concept that they are practicing. Again they can play these with partners or as a whole group.

"How do I Manage the Orton-Gillingham Classroom?"

Here are some options that seem to work well for the Orton-Gillingham classroom...

Option 1: Teachers across the grade can coordinate multiple groups into multiple levels.

Let's use a 1st grade classroom at any school as an example:

1. First, each student in 1st grade is given a Level Placement in the Orton-Gillingham program and then placed into a group according to skill level not grade level.

2. Then, the 1st grade teachers determine who will be teaching which Orton-Gillingham level.

For example:
Ms. Smith in Rm #1 teaches Level 1, Ms. Keen in Rm #2 teaches Level 2, Ms. Adams in Rm #3 teaches Level 3, etc.

3. Next, a time is determined when the Orton-Gillingham lessons will be taught. (I recommend 30 minutes a day, four or five days a week). This still allows the teachers enough time in the day to also implement the school or district's language arts curriculum.

4. Finally, at a set time that is determined, students go to their designated teachers and classrooms for a large group instruction in the Orton-Gillingham Program.

Option 2: Use an instructional assistant or parent volunteer to help teach groups within each classroom.

Let's use Ms. Smith's class as an example:

1. First, each student in Ms. Smith's classroom will take an Orton-Gillingham Level Placement and be assigned to a group. Each group can have 5-6 students in it.

2. Then, Ms. Smith will decide who will help her teach the group daily. She can use an instructional assistant or parent volunteer.

3. Next, a time is determined when the Orton-Gillingham Program is taught. As mentioned above, we recommend 30 minutes a day, five days a week. This still allows Ms. Smith to implement the school's language arts curriculum to all students in the classroom.

4. Finally, students rotate groups within the classroom and the Orton-Gillingham Program is being taught in a small group with either the teacher, instructional assistant or a parent volunteer.

The PRIDE Reading Program is the easiest option for schools and districts to implement the Orton-Gillingham approach.

With the PRIDE Reading Program, there is no need for extensive training or advanced understanding of the spelling and reading rules that are being taught.

PRIDE's easy to follow, 100% scripted and lesson planned, step-by-step Teaching Guide will walk instructors through each skill and how to teach it, making this curriculum ideal for schools and districts that need to quickly and inexpensively implement a Structured Literacy Program.

Teachers do not have to develop any lesson plans or do any preparation. Everything in this program is laid out for the teachers step by step. Each lesson includes everything a teacher needs for the Orton-Gillingham classroom!

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Did you know that schools and school districts all across the country are beginning to unlock the power of the Orton-Gillingham reading approach? No longer is it being used as a one-on-one or RTI program for at-risk students, but it is also being used in general education classrooms for all kids.

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The aim of this project is to produce age-appropriate non-fiction books for children from birth to age 12. These books are richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, sketches, and original drawings. Wikijunior books are produced by a worldwide community of writers, teachers, students, and young people all working together. The books present factual information that is verifiable. You are invited to join in and write, edit, and rewrite each book and chapter to improve its content. Our books are distributed free of charge under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.

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From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Jump to navigation Jump to search Welcome to Wikijunior! The aim of this project is to produce age-appropriate non-fiction books for children from birth to age 12. These books are richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, sketches, and original drawings.

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Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
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Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers.