Resources During COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
The following is a compilation of resources members of the Literacy First and Central Texas community have shared during these extraordinary circumstances. See our statement on Literacy First’s response to the pandemic here.
CATEGORIES
LEARNING FROM HOME
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19
BASIC NEED RESOURCES
WORKING FROM HOME
LEARNING FROM HOME
Scholastic Learn at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
Austin PBS Learning at Home Resources. Para recursos en español haga clic aquí.
Caring for Each Other: Resources from Sesame Street
Reading Through It Together: Educational Resources & Activities to Use While the Kids Are at Home (From Brightly)
Full List of Authors and Illustrators Doing Online Story Time
LIST OF EDUCATION COMPANIES OFFERING FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Audible is offering free listening as long as schools are closed. This collection is a mix of stories intended for people ages 0–18. Includes selections in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese and Italian.
TED-Ed is offering interactive, daily video lessons developed alongside expert educators from all over the world.
Avoid Cabin Fever With These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis (#17 features Austin’s own DJ Mel!
How to Support Home Learning in Elementary Grades
Coloring book pages from beloved children’s book illustrators
Favorite kids books read by famous people https://www.storylineonline.net/
Virtual library of FREE read aloud, podcasts, kid lit crafts, drawing & writing resources for kids from KidLit
Everywhere Book Fest (May 1-2): A virtual gathering of kidlit authors, books, and readers that will bring the book festival experience to everyone.
3 Free Weeks of Maker Stations to keep your children creating at home! Each challenge includes simple instructions using materials around the house, QR code video resources, and a student recording sheet. bit.ly/freemakerstations
17 Fun Ways to Practice Sight Words at Home
Center for Applied Linguistics in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico announced the free release of hundreds of online, authentic Spanish language educational materials for language teachers across the United States, including digital textbooks, movies, videos, audioclips, and more.
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19
United Way for Greater Austin shared this COVID 19 activity book—a great way to talk to children about the virus and encourage them to talk about their feelings. https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
From PBS Austin: https://austinpbs.org/highlight/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
BASIC NEED RESOURCES IN CENTRAL TEXAS
KUT’s list of Austin resources: https://www.kut.org/post/how-get-help-and-help-austin-during-coronavirus-pandemic
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now?clicked-modal
Austin ISD curbside meal services: available for pick-up by a parent or caretaker to anyone under 19 on weekdays: https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/coronavirus/meals
WORKING FROM HOME
“HOW TO WORK FROM HOME (WHEN YOU’RE THRUST INTO IT): 6 TIPS FROM A LONG-TIME WORK FROM HOME-R”