Optional Learning Resources for All Ages by Gita Ramanathan https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources Explore the videos, links, and resources below for activities to do over the summer! Don't forget to scroll down the columns! Please note that there are 5 columns. en-us 2020-06-04 23:29:45 UTC 2025-12-08 13:14:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Operation Gratitude ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612062765 Write a Letter to a First Responder]]> 2020-06-04 23:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612062765 Story Online ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612062933 Watch famous actors and writers read aloud some of your favorite books! ]]> 2020-06-04 23:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612062933 JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR KIDS STUCK AT HOME ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063041 2020-06-04 23:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063041 Florida Center for Reading Research ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063146 Download activities and games you can play with kids of all ages on a wide range of English-Language Arts topics.]]> 2020-06-04 23:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063146 ABCya.com ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063274 Choose your grade, and play a game! ]]> 2020-06-04 23:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063274 Time for Kids ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063355 ACCESS FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY HERE]]> 2020-06-04 23:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063355 SFUSD Math School Closure Lessons (k-5) ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063608 Math lessons that can be shared with students]]> 2020-06-04 23:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063608 Readiness Check ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063749 A quick, grade-
appropriate reading- or math-readiness assessment to gauge their skills. After, use some of the suggested activities to continue learning

]]> 2020-06-04 23:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063749 Math Card Games ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063832 2020-06-04 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063832 OverDrive ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063906 For a wide selection of online reading resources, students may use the Santa Clara County Library system.
For SCCL, username = S + Student Perm ID + CUSD (for example, S123456CUSD)  Password is Birth month + 00 (for example, May = 0500).]]> 2020-06-04 23:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612063906 Zearn ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064017 If students already have a login, they can access through Clever. Parents, however, can set up a parent account for free for the summer and access math materials. Below is the the parent link for the Zearn Math Parent/Caregiver Pack.]]> 2020-06-04 23:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064017 Imagine Learning ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064110 Access through August 1st]]> 2020-06-04 23:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064110 Newsela Pro ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064197 Access through September 6]]> 2020-06-04 23:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064197 Summer Break Educational Site ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064276 Practice, Play, and Prepare for next year!]]> 2020-06-04 23:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064276 EPIC ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064380 A large collection of eBooks. Try to read for at least 15 minutes a day!

Free for 30 Days 

Remote Student Access (if you signed-up through your teacher) is available through June 30, 2020]]> 2020-06-04 23:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612064380 NASA Kids Club ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066401 Check out games and activities to learn more about the solar system!]]> 2020-06-04 23:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066401 Learn about Birds ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066479 Lessons & Activities for all grades!

]]> 2020-06-04 23:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066479 California Academy of Sciences Lesson Plans ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066559 2020-06-04 23:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066559 Daily STEM Activities ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066637 Check out this list of STEM challenges you can do from home!]]> 2020-06-04 23:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066637 Stem Activities ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066776 2020-06-04 23:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066776 64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066845 2020-06-04 23:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066845 Scholastic News ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066932 Resources for social studies, science, and more learning from home. ]]> 2020-06-04 23:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612066932 Stuck at Home Science ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067065 Activities for families using household supplies.
Daily Science activities (at 10:00 am) by California Science center]]> 2020-06-04 23:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067065 Mystery Science ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067190 2020-06-04 23:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067190 Generation Genius ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067288 Online Science Videos and Lessons For K-5. Try it free.]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067288 The Learning Toolbox by Exploratorium ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067384 Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home.

]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067384 The Right Question Institute ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067479 Teaching kids at home with the Question Formulation Technique

]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067479 Scienceflix ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067583 Emphasizing the latest STEM thinking and the Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix® is transforming the way students access science topics, acquire scientific knowledge, and build an abiding interest in science, technology, and engineering.
You can request a Free Trial!]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067583 Nasa Science: Space Place ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067691 Explore Earth and Space!]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067691 Monterey Bay Aquarium Live CAMS ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067765 What are the animals doing in THEIR homes?]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067765 Visit the Penguins and Coral Reef at the Cal Academy ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067856 While we can't visit the California Academy of Science at the moment, you can still see how the penguins are doing via three cameras in their enclosure. Then, head over the live Philippine Coral Reef camera to see all the unique creatures that make up that exhibit. You can also check out all the Academy's fascinating specimens here (see Research Specimens on the right-hand side). ]]> 2020-06-04 23:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067856 Head to Crissy Field ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067947 Visit Crissy Field  via these two webcams offered by the Parks.Conservancy. Insider tip: if it shows "Controls Available" you can take control of the camera and zoom in on points in the distance like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.]]> 2020-06-04 23:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612067947 Spend the Day in Santa Cruz ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612068032 Even though you might not be able to make it to the beach for a while, you can still see the crashing waves in Santa Cruz via this Santa Cruz Harbor webcam. See the fishing boats come into the harbor, watch the kayakers and see if you can spot any sea birds. ]]> 2020-06-04 23:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612068032 Check Out the PIER 39 Sea Lions ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612068132 This webcam will give you a live look at the PIER 39 sea lions and Alcatraz Island. Learn all about these amazing creatures and why they came to live at PIER 39 after the 1989 earthquake]]> 2020-06-04 23:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612068132 Camp Galileo Anywhere ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612068219
Innovation-igniting, live online classes + free resources for pre-K – 8th graders]]> 2020-06-04 23:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612068219 PlayWorks Play at Home YouTube Page ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612069766 2020-06-04 23:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612069766 Go Noodle ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612069832 A great way to get some exercise inside!]]> 2020-06-04 23:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612069832 Active For LIfe ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612069923 Choose an active activity and try it!]]> 2020-06-04 23:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612069923 Mind Yeti ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070017 A calming app helps to center kids.
(NOTE: Parent Permission Required)
]]> 2020-06-04 23:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070017 Headspace ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070102 A mindfulness site that helps to center and calm your thoughts.  This site is great for kids and adults alike.

For a free account, visit the Santa Clara County Library: https://sccld.org/new-headspace-account/
(NOTE: Parent Permission Required)
]]> 2020-06-04 23:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070102 SEL Home Activities Menu ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070225 A menu of Social Emotional building activities to build empathy and resilience.]]> 2020-06-04 23:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070225 Sensory Discovery Walk ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070355 2020-06-04 23:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070355 Kindness Rocks Project ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070911 Paint rocks and leave them around the neighborhood to brighten someone's day! ]]> 2020-06-04 23:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070911 Draw at Home Activities ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070976 Perfect for people who like step by step drawing instructions. ]]> 2020-06-04 23:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612070976 Do it Yourself Air Dry Clay Instructions ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071063 2020-06-04 23:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071063 Threads of Connection ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071125 Participate in The Institute of Contemporary Art's Quilt Project!]]> 2020-06-04 23:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071125 100 SketchBook Prompts ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071220 2020-06-04 23:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071220 75 Fun Indoor Games for Kids ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071352 Boredom Busters for All Ages]]> 2020-06-04 23:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071352 Make a Covid-19 Time Capsule ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071451 Have you considered creating a family journal of memories of before and now?  Or making a time capsule of some sort to dig up years later?  These both can serve as primary sources in the future. ]]> 2020-06-04 23:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071451 CMA How-To Videos ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071544 DIY projects to do at home!]]> 2020-06-04 23:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071544 Art Ideas from The Getty Museum ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071645 2020-06-04 23:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071645 Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071718 2020-06-04 23:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071718 10 AWESOME ARTIST INSPIRED ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071791 2020-06-04 23:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612071791 27 Art Activities and Lessons to Try at Home ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072477 2020-06-04 23:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072477 Take a virtual Museum Tour! ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072561 2020-06-04 23:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072561 Getty at Home ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072699 Discover, explore, and create together using these art-related activities for kids of all ages, and parents or caregivers.]]> 2020-06-04 23:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072699 Music Menu ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072796 2020-06-04 23:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612072796 Beyond the Chalkboard ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075347 A great collection of activities you can do at home from science investigations to art projects.]]> 2020-06-04 23:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075347 Camp Galileo Activities for Home ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075460 2020-06-04 23:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075460 Khan Academy ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075527 A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.]]> 2020-06-04 23:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075527 Rosetta Stone for EL students ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075612 Rosetta Stone is available for students who already have accounts until August 1

]]> 2020-06-04 23:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075612 Breakout EDU ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075744 A collection of digital games that students can play at home. ]]> 2020-06-04 23:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075744 Wide Open School ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075884 A free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.

]]> 2020-06-04 23:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075884 Apps & Games ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075987 2020-06-04 23:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612075987 Typing Club ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612076074 Typing Club is available all summer for grades 2 through 5 - automatic login through Clever.]]> 2020-06-04 23:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/612076074 Scholastic Book Fairs ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/616856052 Don’t forget that Scholastic Book Fairs has decided to allow schools to continue their book fairs for the entire summer.  Please go to this link to continue to order books.  They will continue to send book only orders of $25.00 or more for free.]]> 2020-06-08 13:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/616856052 Caribu ramanathan_gita https://padlet.com/ramanathan_gita/Nimitz_All_Ages_Resources/wish/621628285 Caribu is an app for children ages 0-13 to read, draw, and do activities in an interactive video-call with family and friends. This summer, Caribu has kicked off #CampCaribu which includes 100 days of activities, featured books, and weekly themed reading categories with challenges and prizes to keep kids on track for the next school year. It’s 100 days of summer reading in your pocket! To receive the free #CampCaribu weekly activities and challenges, families can go to caribu.com/summer to download the app, create an account, and then enjoy their free access.



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