Family & Parent Resources
Click here for a list of resources gathered by the DLC staff.
Click here for a list of resources gathered by the PLC staff.
Two stories created by Speech Language Pathologist Virginia O'Sullivan for Oakview Middle/High School and Oakview Transition Program students:
- School is Closed and School is Closed - Zones
- Resource packs from Have Fun Teaching
- Free curriculum and supports from Able2Learn
- Printable schedule that students can use to play their daily routines
- A parents' guide to Google Classroom.
- PDF file with links to sites for students and families to use (includes virtual field trips, reading and writing, STEAM, and more)
- Dozens of iPad apps for students with special needs
- The educational website Twinkl is offering free access with the promocode PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
- Free Social Emotional Learning Activities
- Zoo cams from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
- "Visit" these museums with virtual tours
- List of 20 virtual field trips to zoos, museums, aquariums, etc.
- Free home learning guide for autism parents
- Printable Plant Observation Journal to watch seeds grow to plants
- Mo Willems, the author of the "Don't Let the Pigeon" books will be doing online doodles everyday at 1 p.m.
- List of educational programs available on Netflix
- Well-known children's stories read in Spanish
- Education companies offering free subscriptions while schools are closed
- 100 activities to do at home
- Home Learning Choice Board with numerous activities
- Distance/Home Learning Packets and Strategies for Special Education
- A story with pictures to explain sickness to a child
- Actor Josh Gad reads stories for children each night
- Storyline Online with celebrities reading stories
- Epic! digital library
- GoNoodle with videos for movement and mindfulness
- Toy Box Tools from Hasbro
- Free game-based early learning materials available through an app
- Free online lessons
- Free educational games
- Free books
- Free pre-k/k scholastic books, lessons and activities
- Free videos of a book series for younger readers
- Literary resource for animated stories, story comprehension guides and related activities
- Free resources on home page
- School of Strength: Workout videos created by Special Olympics and the WWE
- C.E.S. YouTube page with videos from all of our programs
More websites to explore
- https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
- https://nationalzoo.si.edu/
- https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/educational-apps-for-kids/
- https://www.si.edu/learn-explore
- https://www.cosmickids.com/
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
- https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/events-programs/curiosity-at-home/?utm_source=curiosity-at-home_03162020&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=curiosity-at-home&utm_content=curiosity-at-home-link
- https://xtramath.org/#/home/index
- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours%3famp=true
- https://pbskids.org/
- https://www.google.com/amp/s/whnt.com/news/coronavirus/scholastic-is-offering-free-online-courses-so-your-kids-can-keep-learning-while-schools-are-closed/amp/
- https://www.farfaria.com/
- https://www.coolmath.com/
- https://www.pest-help.com/bug-facts/
- https://www.sesamestreet.org/
- https://www.highlightskids.com/
- https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/activities/free-activities-for-kids/
- www.abcmouse.com