Corona Help
Help Line : 281-584-3131
Email : houcorona@gmail.com
School and Online learning Info
ISD Links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_school_districts_in_Houston
https://www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/health/coronavirus/learning-home
Tomball ISD
https://sites.google.com/tomballschools.net/tomball-isd-remote-learning/home
Klein ISD
https://sites.google.com/kleinisd.net/learnfromhome/
Spring ISD
https://www.springisd.org/athome
Katy ISD
http://www.katyisd.org/Pages/default.aspx
Houston ISD
Fortbend ISD
Grade wise packets
These are the break packets made for grades K-8.
Kindergarten:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10JQHwHMe5aX1f0LDGFfgTf_XJKFs7Hpg/view?usp=sharing
First Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LZKV7pKFWvPqFjj1Hm3jhLgi-xc1--TP/view?usp=sharing
Second Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HMgiHy4VfuFPNTngymIaFIzKloaIDz-V/view?usp=sharing
Third Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12mLbU0mU3lmwIVR-pUfYro2k2uJzppPA/view?usp=sharing
Fourth Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jlOGiblNMP1wtI55ngxOtiQOGA6wEr0r/view?usp=sharingFifth Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JHFF9uAKi3cqgaLfLsLfHtzurGh4TQM_/view
Fifth Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JHFF9uAKi3cqgaLfLsLfHtzurGh4TQM_/view?usp=sharing
Sixth Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DOmedj78O1mSXbBJHJPwyvJJfVpfQfR8/view?usp=sharing
Seventh Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KJpgRs0t1haOSFny4qDohg56wxH8xDwW/view?usp=sharing
Eighth Grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eKMKFMJazvk--ZjKqjT6JwLvLBO6oVTh/view
Reading Log:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHLR91_EAbuM9p8L6gYXb4lldNF7P0zm/view
Other free online courses
Khan Academy
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Seneca
https://www.senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
Openlearn
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
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Other free online courses
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Big History Project
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
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Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Educational online games
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
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Kids Volunteer Information for Kid related Educational:
1. Scholastic:
Scholastic has setup a “learn from home” website which will offer free daily courses for kids stuck at home because of school cancellations. Click here for more info or to sign up.
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
2. ABC Mouse:
Free Early Learning Academy for Kids from Pre-K to 2nd Grade. Use Promo Code: SCHOOL7771 or AOFLUNICEF
3. Reading IQ:
Free Access to Reading IQ for Kids in Preschool through 6th Grade. Use Promo Code: SCHOOL7771 or AOFLUNICEF
4. Academic Adventures:
Free Access to Academic Adventures for Kids in 3rd grade thru 8th grade. Use Promo Code: SCHOOL7771 or AOFLUNICEF
5. Prodigy Math has free video game style math learning and questions. https://www.prodigygame.com/
6. BrainPOP:
Free access for 30 days that will be extended as long as schools are still closed - https://go.brainpop.com/COVID19
7. Work Sheet Fun:
Hundreds of printable educational worksheets for free. https://www.worksheetfun.com/
8. Mystery Science:
They’re offering free science lessons during school closures.
https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
9. Duolingo: Learn a new language for free! https://www.duolingo.com/
10. Many More: Click for a bunch more educational offers for kids when they’re off from school. https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
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