Master teachers from Golden Apple have curated a robust list of online learning tools and resources from experts for teachers, students and parents who are tasked with continuing education remotely. All of these online resources allow for students to direct their e-learning and contribute to planning their learning time, as well as to connect and collaborate.
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Online Learning Resources
Resources for educators and families
Free collection of online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.
Google Teach from Home
A temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Early Childhood Education
Discover printables, videos, and more on topics to help the families you work with.
Early Childhood Education
Outdoor classes and activities for kids.
Continuing Education Resources #KeepLearning
Free or temporarily free learning resources for teachers and parents to support student learning while Illinois’ schools are closed.
Homeschooling 101 panel discussion and tips
Featuring teachers from Golden Apple, Educators for Excellence and Teach Plus Illinois.
Teach data skills in math and science
Specializing in grades 6-12. Free during school closures.
Free Common Core aligned reading program
For Grades 3-12.
What kids need to know
Facts about Coronavirus.
PBS Kids for Parents
How to talk to kids about Coronavirus.
Keeping your own anxiety in check is key
How to talk to kids about Coronavirus.
Kids worry more when they're kept in the dark
Talking to kids about Coronavirus.
How To Make These Next Few Weeks A Little Easier
Check out suggestions to make things a little #BetterWithBirds.
FREE COVID 19 MEMBERSHIP – NO COUPON NEEDED
Quest is an educational incentive program for lifelong learning.
Keep learning going during school closures
Special cross-curricular journeys.
Resources to help navigate this unpredictable time
For families and schools.
TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative
Spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students.
Distance Learning Resources
To assist caregivers, teachers, and students as they face new learning challenges.
Resources and materials to guide teaching during COVID-19
For teaching at home and in the classroom.
Standards-aligned practice and lessons
Math, K-12 through College
Explore collections from around the world
Art & Culture
NASA Kids Club
A safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions.
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks
Choose among free e-pub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online.
Discover, review and rate books
By kids, for kids.
Interactive games and videos
Covering a wide range of topics, with a focus on animals and the environment.
Supplemental math activities
Effective, efficient, adaptive, and intrinsically rewarding.
Get creative with Adobe Spark
Create impactful social graphics, web pages, and short videos in minutes.
One hour coding tutorial
Designed for all ages in over 45 languages.
Simple tool for creating awesome digital books
Do it collaboratively!
Digital games that students can play at home
Share digital games in the BreakoutEDU platform.
Activities and ideas for making learning fun
For children of all ages and interests. Organized by grade level and subject.
Family staycation kit
Packed with tips like a daily schedule and entertaining learning games. Ideal for the under five set.
Large collection of resources
Plus, a Facebook Group.
Screen recording made easy
Record read-alouds, explanations for assignments, and tutorial videos to help students access educational resources.