Daily Plan
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Interactive
grades 3–12
Game Coder
Explore some of the tutorials in Microsoft's MakeCode Arcade. These step-by-step guides show how to modify and create simple games using drag-and-drop code blocks.
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Video
grades 2–5
Advice from a Favorite Author
Listen to the author of Click, Clack, Moo talk about her writing process and what to do when you feel like you have nothing to write about.
Worksheet
grades 3–5
Gratitude and Happiness
Take a moment out of your day to consider the role of gratitude in our lives.
Take a screen break
Write a Thank-You Note
Activity
grades 3–8
DIY Drums!
Get rocking and learn how to make your own drum kit out of simple, household materials. As you build your own, remember to improvise!
Website/App
Preschool–grade 5
Safe Streaming Service for Kids
Sensical is a new, free streaming service for kids age 2–10. Families will find thousands of entertaining and educational videos featuring characters and creators that children love!
Website/App
grades 3–12
African American Oral Histories
Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.
Website/App
Preschool–grade 6
Math Skills
Choose a grade level and click on the numbers icon to get to the math games. Pick a skill that would be good to practice.
Article/Ebook
grades K–3
Penguins vs. Puffins
Read all about penguins and puffins, then vote for your favorite!
Video
Preschool–grade 3
M&M's Factory Tour
Take a trip to the M&M factory and learn how this popular candy is made.
Take a screen break
Staring Contests
Video
grades 3–5
Sharks: The Real Story
When you think about sharks, are you scared or excited? Learn about different kinds of sharks and what makes them unique.
Activity
Preschool–grade 3
Be a Butterfly
Break out of your cocoon and spread your wings as you learn some simple poses and stretches.
Audio
grades 1–6
Who Was Sacagawea?
Listen to this audiobook to learn about an amazing teenager who made some of the exploration of North America possible.
Activity
Preschool–grade 10
Daily Math Problem
At any time of day, use the daily math problem, presented at a variety of levels, to practice math skills and problem-solving.
Audio
grades K–12
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Listen to the first volume of L. Frank Baum's classic story as you imagine yourself traipsing through a magical land. Free on iTunes.
Video
grades K–5
Ernest and Celestine
Watch this gorgeously animated movie (available free on Kanopy) about unlikely friendships.
Take a screen break
Imagine the Perfect Candy
Website/App
grades 3–12
African American Oral Histories
Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.
Website/App
Preschool–grade 5
Safe Streaming Service for Kids
Sensical is a new, free streaming service for kids age 2–10. Families will find thousands of entertaining and educational videos featuring characters and creators that children love!
Activity
grades 3–5
Tricky Pictures: Get the Facts
Some people change the pictures they post online. How can you tell what's real? Slow down and use your critical-thinking skills to get the facts.
Audio
grades 2–5
Captain Underpants
Get ready for some laugh-out-loud potty humor when you listen to this audiobook together (or let your kid listen alone!). Free on Hoopla with a library card.
Video
grades 4–12
Kindness Is Contagious
Enjoy this warm-hearted documentary (available free on Tubi) about people being nice to each other. Just what we need right now.
Take a screen break
Observe Your World
Activity
grades 1–4
DIY Yogurt Time!
Help the environment and make your own homemade yogurt with this easy recipe!
Website/App
grades 3–12
African American Oral Histories
Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.
Activity
Preschool–grade 3
I Spy With My Little iPhone/Digital Camera
Head into nature, where the objects and forces to identify, categorize, and photograph are wonderful and virtually endless.
Interactive
grades K–5
Fraction Games
Practice fractions using this unique mix of problems with visual models and manipulatives.
Article/Ebook
grade 3
What Is a Spacewalk?
Learn what a spacewalk is, why astronauts do them, and how they stay safe.
Activity
grades K–5
Drinks All Around!
Use this flexible recipe to make sparkling beverages for the whole family. If you don't have one ingredient, substitute something similar.
Take a screen break
Hot Lava!
Website/App
Preschool–grade 5
Safe Streaming Service for Kids
Sensical is a new, free streaming service for kids age 2–10. Families will find thousands of entertaining and educational videos featuring characters and creators that children love!
Activity
grades 3–5
Block and Report Bullying Online
Sometimes people say and do things online that can hurt others. Learn how to block and report people who bully others online.
Interactive
grades K–8
Hour of Code: Coding Puzzles
Solve coding puzzles! Whether you're just beginning or have some coding chops already, there's something for everyone.
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Video
grades K–4
Be Like a Hummingbird
Listen to the tale of the hummingbird, shared by Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai. This excerpt from Dirt! The Movie inspires us to do the best we can.
Article/Ebook
grades 3–8
Random Acts of Kindness Bring Joy During Coronavirus Outbreak
Read the article and discuss what random acts of kindness you can offer to your community.
Take a screen break
Play Charades
Activity
grades 1–6
Color Confusion
Watch this video to see how light affects the colors you see. Create this magic trick at home with construction paper or brightly colored markers.
Video
grades 3–5
Sharks: The Real Story
When you think about sharks, are you scared or excited? Learn about different kinds of sharks and what makes them unique.
Article/Ebook
grades K–8
Share the Fun of Food and Cooking (Weekly)
Dig into this newsletter for food fanatics. In this edition about tomatoes, you'll find recipes, facts, activities, and more.
Video
grades 4–8
Women Solving Wonders
Watch this video to learn about the women who made space travel possible. What were the calculations that helped America advance in the space race?
Activity
grades 3–8
DIY Comic Book
Dream of writing your own graphic novel or zine to share with friends? Learn how to start with a single sheet of paper. Then start creating!
Audio
grades 3–6
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Gather the whole family to hear LeVar Burton narrate Neil deGrasse Tyson's educational and entertaining read about the universe.
Take a screen break
Alphabet Hunt
Website/App
Preschool–grade 5
Safe Streaming Service for Kids
Sensical is a new, free streaming service for kids age 2–10. Families will find thousands of entertaining and educational videos featuring characters and creators that children love!
Activity
grades 2–4
Fresh Prince Theme Song
Sing and dance along to this story all about how the Fresh Prince's life got flip-turned upside down!
Activity
grades K–8
Make a Micro-Field Guide
Create a field guide to a tiny spot (about one square meter) in your yard, a local park, or any other patch of nature in your community.
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