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Author and illustrator Mo Willems has been awarded the American Library Association’s Caldecott Honor three times for his picture book illustration. Additionally, he is the recipient of two Theodor Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his Elephant & Piggie early readers. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. His work has been exhibited around the world, including solo retrospectives at the High Museum in Atlanta and the New-York Historical Society. Over the last decade, Mo has written three musical theater works based on his books, two of which were commissioned and toured by the Kennedy Center. His papers reside at Yale University’s Beinecke Library.

The creator of The Pigeon series, Knuffle Bunny, and Elephant & Piggie, Mo will develop and present multidisciplinary programming and performances across the Kennedy Center including theater, jazz, dance, classical music, comedy, digital experience, and outreach over the next two years. Audiences will play, participate, and create with cross-genre experiences and world premieres seen nowhere else.

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Our health system will not be able to cope with the projected numbers of people who will need acute care should we not muster the fortitude and will to socially distance each other starting now. On a regular day, we have about 45,000 staffed ICU beds nationally, which can be ramped up in a crisis to about 95,000. Even moderate projections suggest that if current infectious trends hold, our capacity (locally and nationally) may be overwhelmed as early as mid-late April. Thus, the only strategies that can get us off this concerning trajectory are those that enable us to work together as a community to maintain public health by staying apart.

The wisdom, and necessity, of this more aggressive, early, and extreme form of social distancing can be found here. I would urge you to take a minute to walk through the interactive graphs - they will drive home the point about what we need to do now to avoid a worse crisis later. Historical lessons and experiences of countries worldwide have shown us that taking these actions early can have a dramatic impact on the magnitude of the outbreak. So what does this enhanced form of social distancing mean on a daily basis, when schools are cancelled?

Here are some steps you can start taking now to keep your family safe and do your part to avoid a worsening crisis:

A local, town by town response won't have the adequate needed effect. We need a statewide, nationwide approach in these trying times. Contact your representative and your governor to urge them to enact statewide closures. As of today, six states have already done so. Your state should be one of them. Also urge leaders to increase funds for emergency preparedness and make widening coronavirus testing capacity an immediate and top priority. We also need legislators to enact better paid sick leave and unemployment benefits to help nudge people to make the right call to stay at home right now.

This sounds extreme because it is. We are trying to create distance between family units and between individuals. It may be particularly uncomfortable for families with small children, kids with differential abilities or challenges, and for kids who simply love to play with their friends. But even if you choose only one friend to have over, you are creating new links and possibilities for the type of transmission that all of our school/work/public event closures are trying to prevent. The symptoms of coronavirus take four to five days to manifest themselves. Someone who comes over looking well can transmit the virus. Sharing food is particularly risky - I definitely do not recommend that people do so outside of their family.

We have already taken extreme social measures to address this serious disease - let's not actively co-opt our efforts by having high levels of social interaction at people's houses instead of at schools or workplaces. Again - the wisdom of early and aggressive social distancing is that it can flatten the curve above, give our health system a chance to not be overwhelmed, and eventually may reduce the length and need for longer periods of extreme social distancing later (see what has transpired in Italy and Wuhan). We need to all do our part during these times, even if it means some discomfort for a while.

Exercise, take walks/runs outside, and stay connected through phone, video, and other social media. But when you go outside, do your best to maintain at least six feet between you and non-family members. If you have kids, try not to use public facilities like playground structures, as coronavirus can live on plastic and metal for two to three days, and these structures aren't getting regularly cleaned.

Going outside will be important during these strange times, and the weather is improving. Go outside every day if you are able, but stay physically away from people outside your family or roommates. If you have kids, try playing a family soccer game instead of having your kids play with other kids, since sports often mean direct physical contact with others. And though we may wish to visit elders in our community in person, I would not visit nursing homes or other areas where large numbers of the elderly reside, as they are at highest risk for complications and mortality from coronavirus.

Social distancing can take a toll (after all, most of us are social creatures). The CDC offers tips and resources to reduce this burden, and other resources offer strategies to cope with the added stress during this time.

We need to find alternate ways to reduce social isolation within our communities through virtual means instead of in-person visits.

Of course trips to the grocery store will be necessary, but try to limit them and go at times when they are less busy. Consider asking grocery stores to queue people at the door in order to limit the number of people inside a store at any one time. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly before and after your trip. And leave the medical masks and gloves for the medical professionals - we need them to care for those who are sick. Maintain distance from others while shopping - and remember that hoarding supplies negatively impacts others so buy what you need and leave some for everyone else. Take-out meals and food are riskier than making food at home given the links between the people who prepare food, transport the food, and you. It is hard to know how much that risk is, but it is certainly higher than making it at home. But you can and should continue to support your local small businesses (especially restaurants and other retailers) during this difficult time by buying gift certificates online that you can use later.

If you are sick, you should try to isolate yourself from the rest of your family within your residence as best as you can. If you have questions about whether you qualify or should get a coronavirus test, you can call your primary care team and/or consider calling the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617.983.6800 (or your state's department of health if you are outside of Massachusetts). Don't just walk into an ambulatory clinic - call first so that they can give you the best advice - which might be to go to a drive-through testing center or a virtual visit on video or phone. Of course, if it is an emergency call 911.

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During these turbulent times, many authors are jumping in to connect with readers. Author Laura Shovan has launched a movement of authors willing to connect via snail mail. Below, you can find a list of authors willing to participate and write back to students. Happy writing! ✏️

List of Authors

Laura Shovan

Author of Takedown & The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary

Laura Shovan
P.O. Box 203
Highland MD 20777

Susan Muaddi Darraj

Author of the Farah Rocks series

Susan Muaddi Darraj
Po Box 474
Phoenix MD 21131

Chris Grabenstein

Author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series

Planetarium Station
PO Box 1050
NY, NY 10024

MarcyKate Connolly

Author of the Shadow Weaver series

MarcyKate Connolly
PO Box 180
N. Billerica, MA 01862

Rachel Toalson

Author of The Colors of the Rain & The Woods

Rachel Toalson
PO Box 591596
San Antonio, TX 78259

Nanci Turner Steveson

Author of Lizzie Flying Solo

Nanci Turner Steveson
PO Box 3195
Jackson, WY 83001

Jess Rinker

Author of Gloria Takes a Stand

Jess Rinker
PO Box 221
Old Fields, WV 26845

S.A. Larsen

Author of Motley Education

Sheri Larsen (S.A. Larsen)
1110 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Oakland, Maine 04963

Randi Sonenshine

Author of The Nest That Wren Built

Randi Sonenshine
489 Waterford Dr
Cartersville, GA 30120

randi@randisonenshine.com

Jane Koluth

Author of Anne Frank's Chestnut Tree

120 Brook St.
Holliston, MA 01746

Email: jane@janekohuth.com

Laurie Morrison

Author of Up for Air

Laurie Morrison
800 N 2nd Street, PMB 238
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Erin Teagan

Author of Survivor Girl

Erin Teagan
PO Box 2364
Purcellville VA 20134

Allison Ofanansky

Author of The Patchwork Torah, the Nature in Israel series and the How It's Made series

Allison Ofanansky
POB 134
Tzfat, Israel 13401

Joanne Levy

Author of Crushing It

Joanne Levy
PO Box 153
Clinton, ON N0M 1L0, Canada

Lisa Schroeder

Author of Wish on All the Stars

Lisa Schroeder
6107 SW Murray Blvd. #204
Beaverton, OR 97008

Lynne Kelly

Author of Song for a Whale

Lynne Kelly
PO Box 8293
Spring, TX 77387

Anica Mrose Rissi

Author of the Anna, Banana series

Anica Mrose Rissi
P.O. Box 581
Princeton, NJ 08542

Stephanie Ward

Author of Arabella and the Magic Pencil

Stephanie Ward
Flat 7
59 Netherhall Gardens
London NW35RE U.K.

More Authors

The authors below (listed in alphabetical order) are sharing their mailing addresses via direct message (DM) on Twitter or via email. Feel free to reach out for their addresses!

Tina Athaide, author of Orange for the Sunsets - @tathaide

Shannon Anderson, author of Coasting Casey - @shannonteaches

Chris Baron, author of All of Me - @baronchrisbaron

Elisa Boxer, author of The Voice That Won The Vote - @eboxer

Leslie Bulion, author of Amphibian Acrobats - @LeslieBulion

Kathleen Burkinshaw, author of The Last Cherry Blossom - klburkinshaw@gmail.com

Danielle Cohen Joseph, author of Tap Tap - Danielle@daniellejoseph.com

Abby Cooper, author of Sticks & Stones - @_ACoops_

Trevor D, author of I Am Me - trevord.author@gmail.com

Erin Dealey, author of Snow Globe Wishes - @ErinDealey

Natalie Dias Lorenzi, author of Flying the Dragon & A Long Pitch Home - @NatalieLorenzi

Rebecca Donnelly, author of Green Machine - @_becca_donnelly

Maria Faust Bostian, author of Fraidy Brady and the First Field Trip - mjbostian@gmail.com

Lija Fisher, author of The Cryptid Catcher - @LijaFisher

Heidi Fishman, author of Tutti's Promise - kheidifishmanauthor@gmail.com

Carol Gordon Ekster, author of You Know What? - @cekster

Lee Gjertsen Malone, author of Camp Shady Crook - LeeGjertsenMalone@gmail.com

Gila Green, author of No Entry - see contact form at gilagreenwrites.com

Shari Green, author of Root Beer Candy & Other Miracles - @sharigreen

Evelyn Kreiger, author of One is Not a Lonely Number - contact via website at EvelynKrieger.net

Sarah Lamstein, author of Big Night for Salamanders - sarahm45@aol.com

Lindsay Leslie, author of This Book is Spineless - @LLeslie

Caitlin Lochner, author of A Soldier and a Liar - @CaiLochner

Mariama Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me - mariamalockington@gmail.com

Amy Losak, author of H is for Haiku - Losak@optonline.net

Gina Loveless, author of Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw - @lovelesswriting

Tammy Lyon, illustrator of Katie Woo series - @TammieLyon or tammielyon@gmail.com

Sue Macy, author of The Book Rescuer - @suemacy1 or sue@suemacy.com

Tracey Meltzer Kyle, author of Pepe and the Parade - TraceyKyleAuthor@gmail.com

Naomi Milliner, author of Super Jake and the King of Chaos - naomiwm@verizon.net

Anne Marie Pace, author of Vampirina Ballerina - annemarie@annemariepace.com

Mary Quattlebaum, author of Pirate vs. Pirate - mary@maryquattlebaum.com

Stacey Ramey, author of It's My Life - @stacieramey or stacieswritinglife@gmail.com

Amanda Rawson Hill, author of The Three Rules of Everyday Magic - @amandarhill32

Madelyn Rosenberg, author of Cyclops of Central Park - @madrosenberg or madelynruth@gmail.com

Victoria Sanchez, author of Pilar's Worries - @victoriasansays

Bracha K. Sharp, author of The Challah Girl - contact via website https://www.brachaksharp.com/contact-me

Kate Szegda, author of Pharmacy Girl - Kate@Kateszegda.com

Sasha Thomas, author of The Slug Queen Chronicles - @ichigoblack

Rosanne Tolin, author of More than Marmalade: Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear - @roseannegtolin

Beth Vrabel, author of The Newspaper Club - @beth_vrabel

Rozanne Weissman, author of Rozanne Travels to Africa to Kiss a Giraffe - RWCommerce@gmail.com

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This page was started as a result of Gail's Getty TeacherArtExchange List post - March 2004. From Gail:
I will be teaching art to 6 classes of special needs students from ages 3-21. Most of these students have multiple handicaps and most come in with an aide for one on one or one aide per three students. Any ideas?
From Sidnie Miller:
Our special needs kids do really well with clay.Â Depending on their level--some just come in and pound on it -- their aids help them to build projects--some can't build, but can paint on glazes.Â For some, just being with regular kids and acting appropriately is the goal, so what they do is secondary to being there.Â Weaving is a good activity if they can do it.
From Sandra Barrick:
This is a wide range but doable and don't be intimidated by their handicaps. Most if not all want to be independent and do things on their own. They are a very determined group as a whole. Last year I worked with deaf children 3-11. A few had other disabilities as well, learning disorders and rare skin diseases (where the fingers were just little nubs and the child actually would bleed and blister if touched or from his own clothes. I also had a special needs child who had a rare form of dwarfism. Besides their disabilities you will be amazed by their spirit and the more severe the handicap the more chances and independence they may want. I also worked for (HC) MRDD, which is the division for our special needs kids, the age was 3-21. Through MRDD, I came in contact with severely handicapped and they really couldn't do anything but lay and look. The most severe had aids but also mentally were no older than a 3 -6 month old. Definitely get catalogs for supplies.Â If you come in contact with their caretaker/parent ask then what their interests are and if they have any supplies they could keep there. I am not sure how large your class will be but the child I had who didn't not have fingers had his own supply box, all of them did but his had scissors for his hands and crayons which had knobs on the end, etc. I also did a lot of sensory material/lessons with them for fine motor. Coming from Montessori - the punching tools and exercises really helped them. - Sandra
From Maggie White:
Concentrate on what the students CAN do, not on what they can't. Don't accept at face value what their teachers or aides tell you the students can't do; they will always surprise you and especially the people who think they know the kids so well. Don't hesitate to give the students something more challenging. Read the book Exceptional Children, Exceptional Art (from Davis). It provides a lot of insight into the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of a range of disabilities and ages. You can adapt a lot of classroom tools like pencils or brushes by using large foam curlers or the sponge-like foam (not the Styrofoam) that cushions computers and such. You can saw it with a hacksaw blade so it fits their hands comfortably. Stencils work better if they're tracing around the INSIDE of the stencil, rather than the outside. It seems they have a harder time keeping their pencils up against the outside edge rather than the inner edge. Shapes cut from sponges make neat stamps. Also weather stripping foam, which is sticky on one side, can be cut into shapes and stuck to film canisters to make an easy-to-grip stamp.
From Judy Potter:
Checkout at this site as a resource, http://www.wiu.edu/thecenter/art/
From Sue Freeland:
Here are some ideas off the top of my head... Clay projects.. The tactile feel of the clay might be good for dexterity. Model magic... create an animal, blend clays to create new colors. Read them a story then draw the ending or their favorite part. Give them shapes & pieces of stuff (whatever) to glue down in a pattern or face or whatever. With Kinders, I took a large sheet of yellow paper and cut a hole in the top to represent the window on a bus, the kids colored their self portraits and I taped them in the window. All the yellow papers side by side made up the bus. Also a good one is printing in shaving cream or pudding if you think they may eat it. Shaving cream is loved by all, even High school and leaves my counters and tables very clean! I used to teach Autistic kids but they were very low functioning.
From Betty Bowen:
My special needs campers love the beads you make designs with and iron into a solid form - now they come in larger sizes, too. They really loved the camp spin-art machine. I found their bead-stringing patience to be inspiring. They also enjoyed making decorations for their wheelchairs or walkers, like foam-core flames or sparkley things to go on the wheels.

In response to an Art Education List post asking for high school lesson ideas
From Kathy Douglas:
I would not bother too much with themes and subjects... leave that to them.Â When you look at Outsider Art, sometimes made by artists in this population, it is raw, personal and sometimes amazing.

If your students are not tactile defensive they might enjoy using plaster gauze over an armature of half a gallon spring water jug to create masks.Â You can help them create great 3D effects and then they can use their paint knowledge to add color.Â Also beads, feathers, etc for decoration.Â I would have examples of Mardi Gras, theater and cultural masks.Â What they often have in common is exaggeration of features. They could also choose animal masks.Â But I would let them decide what sort of mask they want to make, from a list of options.

I have had some younger students on the Autism spectrum who were very uncomfortable touching certain wet things... if that is the case in your class I would strongly suggest an alternate project available, so that they can find their comfort level. And one of my students overcame his discomfort when he saw his friends using the plaster.Â Because he was able to decide when he was ready to use it, he felt in control and was proud of himself when it was done.
From Terri Noell:
I teach at a Special Needs Magnet school... With the Autistic students, I find that adding scents and textures to the paint will very much interest these students... I have some students that touch and feel everything and some that taste everything so these were very exciting for them... I use finger cover tip brushes with my younger students since a lot of them have trouble holding paint brushes effectively... also great for other students with coordination issues... I would advise a lot of lessons that effect their other senses besides just the 2-D art...
From Sandy:
I teach in aÂ magnet school for Cognitively Impaired kids, pre-school toÂ 6th grade. I have foundÂ that theseÂ kids areÂ often fabulous painters.Â I do limit all black & brownÂ paint though!Â More abstract workÂ seemsÂ toÂ workÂ best for most of them. PrintmakingÂ works well,Â perhaps withÂ pre-cut stamps,Â StyrofoamÂ orÂ found objects, at least something that they don't have to cut themselves. 3D constructionsÂ are great,Â and what I offerÂ may be more suitable forÂ Elementary. ButÂ weÂ useÂ clay,Â wood scraps,Â cardboard,Â (tubes & flat pieces).Â Old puzzle piecesÂ for jewelry, etc.Â I doÂ papier macheÂ sculpture or masks etc with them even thoughÂ some are tactile defensive and hate to touch theÂ paste. I offerÂ plastic glovesÂ if they need them. We'veÂ done basic weavings, &Â simple sewingÂ withÂ big needles. Some of the kidsÂ love to draw, othersÂ not, but it is good toÂ let themÂ tryÂ and theyÂ tell great stories about theirÂ work! This is the first yearÂ that I haveÂ tried aÂ TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior - Choice Based) approach with these kids and it has beenÂ wonderfullyÂ successful. The kids just love it.

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Includes resources for elementary and secondary education.

Sax Arts and Crafts Catalog has a section for special needs students and has a separate catalog available. Adaptive Product index is on page 588 in the main catalog. 1-800-588-6696.

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Lesson Plans:
Lesson Plan tips for LD Students - from Pam Whisenhunt
P. Buckley Moss Foundation lessons [Archive] "For Special Learners: Growing Through the Arts" P. Buckley Moss Foundation Find out more about P. Buckley Moss

Art for Children and Adults with Disabilities:
http://www.kinderart.com/special/
Some Helpful Links: IAD's Special Education page
Great Ideas for Special Artists - for clay, drawing and painting (Archive)
Easy to follow directions for clay bowl and other clay projects.
Special Needs Supplies from Dick Blick

Links for children with Autism:
http://www.lessontutor.com/autismgenhome.html

Activities for Teaching About Disabilities:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson115.shtml

Keystone Arts Education Network ( home page)
http://www.keyarts.ws/content/view/18/156/ [Archive]

Special Education - Disability Links:
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/disabilities/

Special Education Links:
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/

Teaching Art to Students With Special Needs - page by Sara Green
http://www.saragreen.net/mh.html

National Arts and Disability Center:
http://nadc.ucla.edu/
ArtExpress - Lessons Adaptable to children with disabilities:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/art_express.html

Adapting Art Materials for Children with Disabilities:

http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfkls1/artexpress/adaptat.html

Special Education and the Arts
http://www.southernct.edu/~gerber/SEDarts/index.htm [Archive]
On this site is an extensive list of resources:
http://www.southernct.edu/~gerber/SEDarts/SEDArts%20References.htm [Archive]

Organizations:
http://www.southernct.edu/~gerber/SEDarts/SEDArtsOrganizations.htm [Archive]
Teaching Art Safely to the Disabled
VSA arts:

http://www.vsarts.org/

Teaching Special Needs Kids - Online Resources from Education World:
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr139.shtml

Arts & Activities article: Making art activities work for students with special needs by Anne Vize (Archive)

Creativity Explored - nonprofit visual arts center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit, and sell art.
Artists with Disabilities
Dan Keplinger - He calls himself King Gimp. Visit the Virtual Gallery and be awed.

Brett Eastburn - He was my art student when he was in 4th grade. He is now a motivational speaker.

Books:
Exceptional Children: Exceptional Art : Teaching Art to Special Needs
by Authors: David R. Henle y
The Power of the Arts: Creative Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners
By Sally L. Smith

Flag House is an organization and a catalog for activities and supplies for disabled student/people.
http://www.flaghouse.com
Another resource

http://www.enablingdevices.com/
CATALOGS FOR EDUCATORS of the disabled:
Flag House

800-793-7900

Greystone Educational Materials

1-800-733-0671

P.O Box 86

Scandia, MN 55073

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They must be terrified their children will be unable to keep up as moms and dads with more flexibility, more security, or even full-time help talk about their aggressive at-home enrichment agendas for their little ones. Maybe this is the perfect time to call a timeout on the academic rat-race that was never healthy or fair in the first place.

Yes, we have embraced the need for some schedule, taking turns keeping an eye on the kids as they surf the internet to make sure whatever they are looking at is age-appropriate. (Of course, one of the boys wanted to learn about bombs.)

So far, we've seen them digging into mastodons, dwarf planets, the Mars rover and who made Legos and why. They've been reading a lot (mostly graphic novels and "Big Nate" books) because my kids were always avid readers and I don't have to fight with them to do it. But there are no flash cards and no made-up projects to "enrich" them. We do not assign them essays or ensure their explorations are aligned with Common Core standards. There is no official "movement" or music time. We have not set up a makeshift classroom or given our family's "school" a name.

We bake and have taste tests to see which cookie recipes are the best, because we like cookies and they are among the few things I know how to make. We walk and walk and walk. We eat together. We think about how lucky we are and try to help those who are more vulnerable and without our resources.

So far, the boys have played more video games and watched more television than they did during any given week before schools shut down. It keeps them busy while their dad and I try to finish our meetings before Zoom crashes.

We love each other, we yell, we apologize, we laugh, they punch each other, we yell some more, we make up. We live, we try to be compassionate and we hope this will all be a memory soon. And when it's over, the schoolwork will be there.

Jennie Weiner (@jennieweiner) is an associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Connecticut.
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"I think I can. I think I can. I think I can," says the Little Blue Engine to herself as she hauls a train full of toys up a mountain. In Watty Piper's classic children's book, all it takes is a dose of self-encouragement to give the engine the strength to overcome a seemingly impossible task.

Sound too good to be true? Perhaps not, a new study suggests. Researchers found that a simple, five-minute exercise can help boost math performance, especially for students who have poor confidence in their math ability. When students silently spoke words of encouragement to themselves that were focused on effort-saying phrases such as "I will do my very best!"-their math scores improved.

In the study, 212 Dutch schoolchildren in grades 4 to 6 took half of a standardized math test. After taking the half-test, they were split into three groups: The first group silently said to themselves words of encouragement focused on effort. The second group did a similar activity, but the words were focused on ability, favoring phrases such as "I'm very good at this." The third group didn't engage in self-talk at all. Afterward, the students took the second half of the math test.

Students who had participated in self-talk focused on effort improved their math performance on the test, while those who engaged in self-talk focused on ability, or no self-talk at all, experienced no improvement.

"When children with low self-confidence work on mathematics problems, they often worry about failure," Sander Thomaes, the lead researcher of the study, told Edutopia. "They experience challenges and struggles-for example, a difficult problem to solve-as cues of low ability, triggering disengagement from the task and worsening performance. Effort self-talk may counter this process."

So why doesn't self-talk focused on ability work? Saying "I am the best" can feel like a hollow claim when students don't feel confident about their own abilities-they're likely to dismiss the message entirely, explained Thomaes. But telling yourself "I will try my hardest" is an achievable goal, shifting attention away from a perceived lack of ability toward something within a student's control: effort.

Self-Talk and the Emotional Terrain of Learning

In the 1920s, Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky observed that when faced with a challenging task, young children often engage in self-talk, reminding themselves to focus harder or talking themselves through a series of complicated steps. As children get older, the self-regulation strategies are generally no longer vocalized, but an emerging body of research suggests that lightweight, metacognitive exercises that ask older students to reflect on their fears, anxieties, or challenges are still highly beneficial-providing teachers with a cheap, reasonably simple intervention that can be used in a variety of school situations and across all grade levels.

A 2019 study, for example, was designed to help ease the transition into middle school by reminding students that the anxiety they felt was both natural and common. New students read stories from peers who had already graduated to the next grades; the essays confided the private fears and doubts the students harbored, and how building positive relationships with friends and teachers helped them cope.

The new students then completed two 15-minute writing exercises that asked them to reflect on their own anxieties about the upcoming school year, particularly around test-taking, and to consider reasons why they might do well even if they worried about the tests. The exercise had a surprisingly powerful effect: Compared with their peers, students who learned about the commonality of their fears and then wrote about them were 34 percent less likely to be disciplined for misbehavior, 12 percent more likely to attend school, and 18 percent less likely to receive a failing grade.

And in a study published last year, students participated in a 10-minute exercise immediately before a test in which they were encouraged to see stress as "a beneficial and energizing force." They learned that small amounts of stress can help sharpen focus and aid memory by increasing oxygen flow into the brain. Students were then asked to write responses to two questions: "How do people sometimes feel in important situations?" and "How can the way a person feels in important situations help them do well in those situations?" The writing exercise helped the students manage the "worried thoughts about the possibility of failure" that often accompany a test, reducing the number of students failing out of the course by half-with low-income students seeing the biggest benefits.

Taken as a whole, the research suggests that academic performance not only relies on content preparation-you have to know fractions to succeed on some math tests-but also is significantly impacted by emotional and psychological preparation. Helping your students identify and circumvent the psychological barriers that hinder progress is part of teaching them how to navigate the emotional terrain of learning.

These powerful techniques appear to work even when students reflect altruistically. A 2019 study coauthored by Angela Duckworth, known for her research on grit and perseverance, asked nearly 2,000 high school students to give motivational advice to an anonymous younger student-on how to stop procrastinating or study better, for example-and then write a brief, encouraging letter to help the student do better in school. Despite the fact that the advice was given to someone else, the students earned higher grades in their own courses.

The takeaway: Be mindful of anxiety-provoking situations-from high-stakes tests to major in-school transitions-that can derail a student's ability to focus. Try brief metacognitive discussions or simple writing exercises to help students overcome hurdles, recognize the commonality of their fears, and prepare emotionally and psychologically for looming challenges.

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Mo Willems, Gene Luen Yang, Amie Kaufman and other authors for young readers are reading their work online and offering drawing tutorials, to help fill our strange new hours.

The author and illustrator Mo Willems began hosting sessions on YouTube on Monday. "There's nothing more fun than doodling with a friend," he said. Credit... via Mo Willems

School closings are a drastic change for kids at this challenging time, and children's authors - whose normal routines are also disrupted - are finding ways to reach their readers in different ways. Dozens of book festivals, tours and events have been canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and some writers are turning to social media to engage with their fans, offering readings of their books, art classes and other activities to keep them entertained. Here's what they're doing.

When Gene Luen Yang's tour for his new graphic novel, "Dragon Hoops," was canceled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, "I felt disheartened and helpless," he said. In lieu of an in-person tour, he held a Facebook Live session to discuss the book. He's also "touring as a cartoon" on his Instagram page, where he will take reader questions and respond in a comic strip. As a former teacher, Yang said, he has a "special place in my heart for all the parents who are now unexpectedly home schooling their kids," and will be working with his publisher to develop resources to help them with this "monumental task."

The science fiction and fantasy writer Amie Kaufman (The Illuminae Files series, "Aurora Rising") has been throwing online launch parties for writers whose book-promotion plans have been upended. "Many of them have had long-dreamed-of events canceled, which is the right thing to do, but so very hard," Kaufman said in an email. "There's a fear that among so much bad news, their books will simply be lost."

For the next few weeks (and perhaps even longer), on Monday nights, Kaufman is boosting the work of several authors, encouraging people to buy their new books and hosting virtual conversations using the hashtag #kidlitgoesviral. Dozens of writers have signed up to participate, with teachers, librarians, parents and readers joining to ask questions. "So many independent bookstores are under pressure," Kaufman said, "and it's scary to think they might not be there on the other side of this experience."

Grace Lin, an illustrator and author of middle-grade novels and picture books, is posting drawing tutorials and readings from her books on her YouTube channel. She's taught viewers how to draw a Chinese dragon and a dog starting from the numeral 5, and has read from "Mulan: Before the Sword," an original prequel to the upcoming live-action film, and "Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same," about twin sisters trying to distinguish themselves from each other.

Lin said she began the reading series in part to fight the "anti-Asian rhetoric" that has come up amid coronavirus fears. "I've felt the need to show kids positive representations of Asian-Americans and Asian culture," she said. "I hope Asian kids see me and feel a little less alone, and non-Asian kids see me and a part of their brain registers that people who look like me are not the enemy."

Lin has also started a podcast, Kids Ask Authors, which was in the works before the pandemic struck, in which children's authors answer questions from readers about their books and creative process.

The author and illustrator Mo Willems is inviting kids to draw with him every day for "Lunch Doodles." In the first couple of sessions, which are hosted on YouTube and started on Monday, he walked viewers through his process, gave them a tour of his studio, answered questions and drew whimsical creatures or created simple animations for them to try at home. "I'm really looking forward to it," he said in one video, "because there's nothing more fun than doodling with a friend."

Mac Barnett, who's written dozens of books, including the Jack Book and Mac B. Kid Spy series, is reading a book every afternoon on Instagram Live. The writer, who often collaborates with the illustrator Jon Klassen, has read "Extra Yarn," about a girl who changes her community with a magical box of never-ending yarn, and "Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem," about a boy who gets a blue whale as a pet.

"We are all at home, but none of us are alone," Oliver Jeffers recently wrote on his website. "Let's be bored together."

Jeffers ("The Day the Crayons Quit," "How to Catch a Star," "The Fate of Fausto,") is reading on Instagram Live on weekday afternoons and making all the recordings available on his site.

Vashti Harrison will share drawing tutorials and worksheets on Instagram inspired by her Little Leaders, Little Dreamers and Little Legends books, which highlight influential black men and women in United States history, including Alvin Ailey and Michelle Obama. She created a highlights reel on her page called "Quarantine Fun!" and plans to share sessions on themes such as "How to draw your own Little Leader."

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, best known for his Lunch Lady series of graphic novels, is hosting drawing sessions on his YouTube channel every day. He's been teaching basic illustration techniques, like how to draw a face and its expressions, but also often shares anecdotes about growing up as a kid who loved to draw.

The writer and illustrator, whose tour for his most recent picture book, "Be You," was canceled, is reading aloud from his work on Facebook Live every day. So far, he's read "The Word Collector," "The Dot" and "Ish," his sequel to "The Dot."

The illustrator Carson Ellis ("Home," "Du Iz Tak?") is running a Quarantine Art Club for her followers. She posts prompts - such as "is a cat," "wearing glasses" and "holding a golden scepter" - and encourages readers to create their own art in response. She shares some of the results using the hashtag #QuarantineArtClub, and features some on her website, too.

The "Authors Everywhere!" YouTube channel, started by Susan Tan, who wrote the Cilla Lee-Jenkins series for middle-grade readers, includes activities, writing workshops and readings from a range of authors. In addition to keeping kids busy, the workshops are also meant to give young people an emotional outlet for addressing their fears about the pandemic.

Susan Verde, who wrote the picture books "I Am Love" and "I Am Human," among others, is reading from her books live on Instagram. She is also starting a channel for kid-friendly meditations and mantras.

In response to the dozens of canceled books festivals, three young adult writers decided to start the Everywhere Book Fest, "a virtual gathering of kid-lit authors, books and readers that will bring the book festival experience to everyone," according to their website. The festival is the brainchild of Ellen Oh, who also co-founded the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books, and Christina Soontornvat and Melanie Conklin. "There's a real opportunity here to change the way people connect with authors and interact with books," Conklin told Publishers Weekly.

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As families across the state adjust to homeschooling their children during the coronavirus pandemic, education professionals are releasing lists of websites that can help, and celebrities are engaging children online with reading and drawing sessions.

Your kids can listen to books read by celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Jimmy Fallon, and Jennifer Garner as part of #SaveWithStories, a program to encourage donations to Save the Children and No Kid Hungry during the pandemic. Kids can also read and draw with some of their favorite authors and illustrators. Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus," is hosting Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems weekdays at 1 p.m., and Scott Magoon, author of "The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot!" is hosting a weekly read-and-draw along for kids.

It's story time! Each week I'll post a read-and-draw along while we're all at home. This week: THE BOY WHO CRIED BIGFOOT! 👣 Stay safe and healthy everybody! #operationstorytime @franknbooks @simonKIDS https://t.co/ApCIc0iBUY via @YouTube

- Scott Magoon (@smagoon) March 18, 2020

Local cultural institutions such as the Boston Children's Museum and Zoo New England offer free online learning resources for families. The Boston Children's Museum's Beyond the Chalkboard is full of hundreds of activities in the categories of science, literacy, art, math, and more. The museum's STEM Sprouts Teaching Guide offers science, technology, engineering, and math activities for preschoolers, and its 100 Ways to Play is full of activity ideas for families. Animal-loving kids will find arts and crafts and other activities at Zoo New England's Kids Corner.

Aquariums across New England are also offering free online programming for kids. For example, Boston's New England Aquarium offers at-home crafts and activities, a daily Facebook Live at 11 a.m. with animal care professionals, video presentations, and virtual visits. Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn. also offers an 11 a.m. Facebook Live with animal care professionals, as well as conservation-based STEM activities, downloadable coloring sheets and activities, and a live feed from its African penguin habitat.

Parents looking for still more ways to keep their children's minds sharp can turn to The Learning Network, a free resource from The New York Times where students can practice reading, writing, and thinking using the newspaper's journalism.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the following list of free educational websites for parents, which covers everything from reading and math to yoga and virtual musical instruments:

More than 300,000 printable worksheets for toddlers to teens: 123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables
Daily recommendations of websites to help kids learn: clickschooling.com
Learning materials for pre-K to Grade 8: abetterwaytohomeschool.com/learning-at-home-everything-you-need-in-one-place.html
More than 30,000 learning materials for pre-K to Grade 12: pbslearningmedia.org
Learning materials for grades K-3: pebblego.com/free-pebblego-capstone-interactive-access-school-closures
Learning materials for pre-K to Grade 8: allinonehomeschool.com
Learning materials pre-K to high school: curriki.org
Learning materials for high school: allinonehighschool.com
Preschool materials: preschoolinspirations.com
For help finding and fixing learning gaps: mobymax.com
Educational videos: coolkidfacts.com
Flash cards, coloring pages, worksheets: supersimple.com
Flash cards: brainscape.com
More than 7,000 videos in 13 subject areas: hippocampus.org
Learning materials for all subjects: ducksters.com
Videos, lessons for all subjects: carmensandiego.com/resources
Videos for grades 3-12: projectexplorer.org
Videos for all subjects: izzit.org/index.php
Coloring pages: thecolor.com
Voice-based learning: bamboolearning.com/resources
Movement and mindfulness: gonoodle.com
Online education program: khanacademy.org
Online homeschool platform for pre-K to 12: discoveryk12.com/dk12
At-home projects for kids ages 2 and up: kiwico.com/kids-at-home
Daily projects to keep kids reading, thinking: classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Daily activities kids can do on their own: superchargedschool.com
Educational materials for kids ages 4-8: fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures
Printables for kids up to age 6: littlesparkcompany.com/printables-library
Printables for students in pre-K to Grade 2: teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Literacy-With-The-Littles/Price-Range/Free
Learning materials for high-performing students: artofproblemsolving.com/alcumus
Learning games: crazygames.com
Crafts, projects, and recipes: funology.com
For students to practice a variety of topics: quizlet.com
Critical thinking for grades K-6: marketplace.mythinkscape.com/store/redtkids
Games for all subjects pre-K to Grade 5: turtlediary.com
Games for all subjects K-8: funbrain.com
Activities for toddlers: busytoddler.com
Games, recipes, crafts: highlightskids.com
Occupation-centered activities: theottoolbox.com
Three weeks of maker stations: drive.google.com/file/d/1T4CZCt8hJqYLVT5ZVYpR7SgHLWDWaaUO/view
Crafts, activities, mazes: www.allkidsnetwork.com
Crafts, activities, finger plays: preschoolexpress.com
Educational games: breakoutedu.com/funathome
Printable board games, activities: dogonalogbooks.com/printables

Math and reading games: funbrain.com
Math practice, from counting to geometry to algebra: kids.nationalgeographic.com
Math and reading games: abcya.com
Math and language games: arcademics.com
Math: bedtimemath.org
Math: hmhco.com/math-at-work
Math for elementary kids: mathplayground.com
Math for grades K-5: zearn.org
Math for elementary kids through sixth grade: boddlelearning.com
Math for grades K-8: dreambox.com/at-home
Math: xtramath.org
Math and logic problems: aplusclick.org
Math and ELA for grades K-8: scootpad.com
Math middle school to AP calculus: deltamath.com/overview
Math, science, social studies: ck12.org/student
Math and reading printables for grades K-8: curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school
Math for second grade through college: mathcelebrity.com/online-math-tutor.php
Math games, logic puzzles, and brain builders: mathplayground.com
Math: mangahigh.com/en-us
Math: numberphile.com
Math games: gridclub.com
Fractions: mathchimp.com/freddysfractions.php
Algebra games: dragonboxapp.com
Interactive simulations for math and science: phet.colorado.edu
Money management: teachbanzai.com
Geometry: canfigureit.com
Physics: positivephysics.org/home
Personal finance: ngpf.org
Higher level math series: youtube.com/channel/UCbQoCpvYRYRkRRvsObOPHaA
Hands-on elementary science videos: www.backpacksciences.com/science-simplified
Science: clubscikidzmd.com/blog
Science K-5: mysteryscience.com
Science experiments: s tevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments
More than 80 at-home science activities: elementalscience.com/blogs/news/80-free-science-activities
Science projects: sciencespot.net/Pages/classhome.html
Science: thehappyscientist.com
Science: askdruniverse.wsu.edu

Explore the surface of Mars on NASA's Curiosity Rover: VSCFree90): s accessmars.withgoogle.com
Space science: nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Earth science: everyday-earth.com
Science simulations: sepuplhs.org
Science: tytoonline.com
Engineering: thehomeschoolscientist.com/paper-structures-engineering-challenge
Amphibians: premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-mom/amphibians-unit-study-resources
The climate: climatekids.nasa.gov
Weather: weatherwizkids.com
Earthquakes: earthquake.usgs.gov
Ocean life: ocean.si.edu
Farmer's almanac for kids: almanac.com/kids
Biology: biologysimulations.com
Learning about cells: cellsalive.com
Exploring the human body: human.biodigital.com/login
Studying the human body: innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Chemistry: playmadagames.com
Periodic table: chemicool.com
High school chemistry: www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/articles-by-topic.html
STEM resources: learn.concord.org
Coding: codecademy.com
Coding for ages 4-10: kodable.com
Coding with Star Wars: code.org/starwars
3D printing and coding projects: instructables.com/member/EdgertonCenter/instructables/
Cryptography: cryptoclub.org
History for pre-teen to adult: school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive
History: bunkhistory.org
History: bbc.co.uk/history/forkids
History: mission-us.org
History: whatwasthere.com
Coins: usmint.gov/learn/kids
Learning about the US government: bensguide.gpo.gov
Phonics: starfall.com/h/
Phonics: funfonix.com
Typing: nitrotype.com
Typing: typingclub.com
Voice-driven storytime: noveleffect.com
Grammar for middle grades: classroomcereal.com
Grammar: grammaropolis.com
Reading, writing, spelling, literature, grammar: goodandbeautiful.com
Reading: readworks.org
Interactive games based on book series: magictreehouse.com
Stories for kids ages 3-12: freechildrenstories.com
Read and play games with Dr. Seuss: seussville.com
Reading for grades 2-8: squigglepark.com/dreamscape
Reading for grades 3-12: commonlit.org
Reading elementary (use the username and password: read) : facts4me.com
Reading and phonics: readingeggs.com
Games to get "into the book": reading.ecb.org
Creating stories, games, and animations: scratch.mit.edu
Vocabulary challenges and comprehension questions: wonderopolis.org
Sight reading and sight singing: sightreadingfactory.com
Spelling: brainbox.games
Spelling (use code: pellingcity.com
Spelling for grades 1-4: spellingtraining.com
Writing: thestorystarter.com
Writing: noredink.com
Writing: paragraphpunch.com/index.php
Playing and learning with TV characters: pbskids.org
Language arts for grades K-8: shurley.com
Foreign languages: conjuguemos.com
Foreign languages: duolingo.com
Foreign languages: memrise.com
Spanish: difusion.com/campus
Music-based Spanish learning: rockalingua.com
Chinese: chalkacademy.com
Songs for pre-K and K students: songsforteaching.com/preschoolkindergarten.htm
Music: prodigiesmusic.com
Music: quavermusic.com/info/at-home-resources
Music: musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments
Music: smartmusic.com
Ear training and music theory: trainer.thetamusic.com/en
Music theory: musictheory.net
Virtual musical instruments: virtualmusicalinstruments.com
Music and poetry: thewell.world/mindful-music/mindful-poetry-moments
Social and emotional skills: overcomingobstacles.org
Jigsaw puzzles: jigsawexplorer.com
News and more: youngzine.org
Yoga for kids: littletwistersyoga.com/online-store
Illustrated recipes ages 2-12: nomsterchef.com/nomster-recipe-library
Kid-friendly workouts: app.sworkit.com/collections/kids-workouts
Gardening for kids: web.extension.illinois.edu/firstgarden
Tour Yellowstone National Park: nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
Activities from the San Diego Zoo: kids.sandiegozoo.org
11 virtual tours of farms: farmfood360.ca
Learn about animals: switchzoo.com

Virtual field trip to The Louvre in Paris: louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Tour the British Museum in London: britishmuseum.withgoogle.com
Smithsonian activities: si.edu/kids
Art and art history: nga.gov/education/kids.html
Art: metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids
Art: artsology.com
Design: kidsthinkdesign.org
Geography and animals: kids.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic Young Explorers: ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/index.htm
Alaskan wildlife: adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm
Google Earth: google.com/earth
Geography: geoguessr.com
Countries and cultures: www.countryreports.org
Virtual tour of the Great Wall of China: thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Test prep for SAT, ACT, etc.: bwseducationconsulting.com/handouts.php
For AP students: app.fiveable.me
For AP students: marcolearning.com
Classes for older teens: thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t1/freemo
Free university classes: coursera.org
450 Ivy League courses: freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869
More than 2,500 online college courses: edx.org

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Some districts and schools have been, or will soon be, providing students and families with educational resources to help students continue learning while schools are closed. In addition to those resources provided by local districts and schools, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) pulled together this list of available resources that can support students and families while schools are closed. This list is not comprehensive, and DESE does not endorse these products. We are making the list available to families and caregivers as a way to support engaging students in learning while they are out of school.

Family Guides to the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards (Created by DESE)
These guides to the Massachusetts learning standards help families understand what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each grade. Designed to help families and teachers work together to support learning, the guides are available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Promotional materials advertising these resources are also available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

DESE and WGBH Partnership for Educational Resources

The Department is partnering with WGBH to bring educational resources to students and families through television and digital media. WGBH has created a distance learning site, and we hope to reach as many students and caregivers as possible. PBS LearningMedia is a free digital repository of tens of thousands of high-quality media resources that are contextualized for educational use. The resources span disciplines for grades PreK-12, are aligned to national and state standards, and include videos, comprehensive lessons, interactive activities, and support materials (teaching tips, background readings, and student handouts). Here are just a few collections on PBS LearningMedia to explore:

Bringing the Universe to America's Classrooms: Earth and space science, created in collaboration with NASA. Grades K-12.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: History and social studies resources from one of public media's flagship broadcasts. Grades 4-12.

ARTHUR: Beloved characters keep the focus on community, civics, and social-emotional learning. Grades PreK-5.

Molly of Denali: The MOLLY OF DENALI™ collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities with a focus on informational text. Grades PreK-2.

Math at the Core Middle School: Engaging media and integrated activities, all aligned with the Massachusetts mathematics standards . Grades 5-8.

Inspiring Middle School Literacy: Self-paced lessons include videos, interactive activities, note taking, reading, and writing to present students with engaging science, social studies, mathematics, and English language arts topics. Grades 5-8.

NOVA Education Resources: Authentic, real-world science learning. Grades 7-13+.

Digital Resources designed for remote learning and available free of charge:

English Language Arts and Literacy

Keep your child reading every day.

CommonLit: A free collection of fiction and nonfiction texts for grades 3-12. Includes an annotation tool, guiding and discussion questions, translations in various languages, and texts read aloud.

Great Minds: Great Minds has daily lessons in Wit & Wisdom (English language arts) available for free for students in grades K-8 . These lessons will be delivered by Great Minds' own teachers and will be viewable on any device.

Heggerty: Free activities to build foundational reading skills. These are best for ages 4-6.

Hoopla and OverDrive: Many local public libraries use these two apps to allow users to borrow digital books for free. Visit your local library's website and look for the section on digital resources.

StoryLine Online: Hear quality children's literature read aloud and see illustrations.

History, Social Studies, and Civics

iCivics: iCivics offers free, engaging civics content, including lesson plans and games for students to play digitally, content about media literacy, and Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government and Politics prep.

EVERFI: Offers interactive financial literacy and social and emotional learning lessons. They have a bank of free digital lessons that can be accessed by registering as a student or a teacher.

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: This website is geared specifically at preparing AP U.S. History students virtually. It includes primary sources, essays, videos, and study guides aligned with the AP curriculum.

National Constitution Center: In addition to the interactive Constitution tool, they host several educational resources and games.

Stanford History Education Group: The Reading Like a Historian curriculum is free with registration and offers ready-to-go lessons on world and U.S. history based on primary source investigations.

STEM [Science and Technology/Engineering, Mathematics, Digital Literacy and Computer Science]

Code.org: Provides learning resources that help students learn about computer science and programming on their own. Offerings include Computer Science (CS) Fundamentals for K-5 and online courses and labs for middle and high school (CS Express, App Lab, Game Lab, and Web Lab).

Great Minds: Free daily lessons available in grades 3-5 science and grades K-12 Eureka Math. These lessons will be delivered by Great Minds' own teachers and will be viewable on any device. In addition, access to the full K-12 Eureka Math program is available for free.

Khan Academy: Khan Academy has outlined support for parents and educators on how to use their resources during remote learning. Khan Academy is a free resource for students, teachers, and parents with a library of lessons covering kindergarten through early college math, grammar, science, history, plus AP?courses, SAT?preparation, and more. Available in 40 languages.

PhET Online Simulations: A library of online simulations that students can play with and explore to investigate scientific and mathematical models. Can be sorted bygrade level.

Smithsonian Science How Webcast: These webcasts originally aired live from the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. They're great for students in grades 3-8 and are optimized for students in grades 3-5.

ST Math: A web-based visual instructional program that leads to deep conceptual understanding of math. ST Math is offering parents free access through June 30 for grades K-8.

Zearn K-5 Mathematics: Zearn has made its entire curriculum, including 400 hours of digital lessons with on-screen teachers and supportive remediation, available for free. To access these materials, go to the Distance Learning Resource Center for:

Quick-start instructions for using Zearn Math programmatically as part of a distance learning plan

Daily webinars for administrators, teachers, and parents to walk through quick-start instructions. Each webinar will offer 'office hours' with time for questions with the Zearn team.

Physical Education

Arts (Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater, and Visual arts)

General Online Learning Resources (All or Multiple Content Areas)

SketchUp: In order to provide uninterrupted SketchUp access to the unprecedented numbers of students and teachers now working/studying from home, we have implemented some temporary changes to the way students can access SketchUp.

Brainpop: Free resources and tools that develop critical, computational, and creative thinking skills across the curriculum, especially for younger children. Available in Spanish, French, and English.

Listenwise: Supports listening comprehension with stories and non-fiction in English language arts, social studies and science. Subscriptions are free.

Newsela: Digital subscriptions for free in English language arts, social science, and science and supports social emotional learning.

Scholastic Learn at Home: General videos and learning activities.

TechforLearners.org: Searchable database of education technology tools that facilitate online classrooms and teaching, allowing educators to search for free and discounted tools and services by grade level, product type, and subject matter. The site will soon include additional resources for parents and students.

WatchKnowLearn: Free educational videos in all content areas.

Resources for English Learners

Supporting Students with Disabilities

The Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) has created an open-access resource folder for Massachusetts educators in order to exchange educational resources. General education and special education teachers are encouraged to share resources through this online forum. For ease of use, MCEC has created individual folders by grade level, from preschool through secondary transition.

Special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, and administrators are encouraged to reach out to students and families by phone, email, and other means of communication in order to ensure that students with disabilities can access educational resources provided by the district.

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Origins of the Movement Timeline

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C3 Framework Indicators
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Federalists vs Anti-federalists

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Common Core Standards
9-12
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.a
Introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2
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C3 Framework Indicators
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This Google Slides Digital Interactive Notebook includes 12 Google Slides activities. Including:

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Republic vs Empire Venn Diagram

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Republicn Government Mind Map

Who's Who Emperors

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Evidence Log

Constructed Response Argument

Fall of Empire Series Events Chain

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This Google Slides Digital Interactive Notebook meets the following Common Core Standards and C3 Framework Indicators:
Common Core Standards
Grades 9-12

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.2.B Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic.

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C3 Framework Indicators
Grades 9-12

D2.His.16.9-12. Integrate evidence from multiple relevant historical sources and interpretations into a reasoned argument about the past.

D4.1.9-12. Construct arguments using precise and knowledgeable claims, with evidence from multiple sources, while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary weaknesses.

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Common Core Standards
9-12
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.a
Introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
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Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.
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Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
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Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
C3 Framework Indicators
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