We have put together a collection of e-materials, articles, live streaming events and websites to help parents with homeschooling and keeping children engaged during the coronavirus school closing. We are all in this together. You can follow us on social media for other fun happenings and ideas.
Free access to to Abdo’s digital library.
Abdo Elementary Books (with User Name: ABDO Elementary, Password 2020)
Abdo Secondary Books (with User Name: ABDO Secondary, Password 2020)
Checkout famous actors reading kids books – discussion questions and activities included.
Actors Read Aloud
A collection of free audiobooks for littles – teens.
Audible Stories
Join free live streamed and interactive programming from professionals Monday thru Friday.
Center of Interactive Learning and Collaboration
Let’s learn about Connecticut!
Connecticut History Online
A free book created for ages 6 -11 to address the pandemic and how to protect yourself. Multiple languages available.
COVID-19 Picture Book
How to explain the Coronavirus to children and answer their most asked questions.
The Healing Library
Resources (like how to teach NEW math) to support student learning at this time.
CT State Department of Education Support
Draw with famous author and illustrator JJK!
Draw Every Day – Art Lessons
Our early literacy page filled with activities and ways to engage our smallest readers.
First Five Years
Free access to the Guild’s digital library.
Junior Library Guild
Free online courses on various topics – learn something new!
Khan Academy
Let’s read a digital classic!
Mackin
A digital meet up with our friend Mo.
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison is offering live environmental events.
Meigs Point Nature Center Live Facebook Events
A long list of of digital resources in alphabetical order.
Online Learning Resources
Tons of digital activities by age or topic.
PBS for Parents
Stop here for ways to keep your toddlers occupied.
PreKinders
How to talk about COVID 19
Psychology Today article for parents
Free access to Sebcobooks digital collection.
Sebcobooks (with User Name: keepreading, Password: sebco)
Updated daily with learning activities for various grade levels.
Scholastic Learn at Home
How to setup a successful homeschool atmosphere.
Time Magazine article
How to setup a successful homeschool atmosphere take two.
Today Show article on free resources
Tumblebooks, a collection of e-book databases and math is included.
K-6 Children’s Books
K-6 Math Books
Teen Books
All Ages Audio
A collection of free online learning experiences on a wide range of topics by age.
Wide Open School