Daily Plan
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Worksheet
grades 3–5
Find the Most Amusement Parks
Solve the problems in this packet using the state-by-state amusement park data in the chart. Which state has the most amusement parks? The least?
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Audio
grades 4–6
Scary Camp Tale
Listen to R.L. Stine's Camp Red Moon for a little fright in your night. Free on Audible.
Video
grades K–5
The Keys to Empathy
Watch this video to learn how you can use empathy to better understand and support others.
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Chalk Bomb
Activity
grades K–5
Make and Animate a Minion
Learn how to draw and animate a minion with only a marker and a piece of paper. Pause the video as needed.
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!
Video
Preschool–grade 6
Traditional Chinese Cloth Shoes
See how Li Ziqi, a vlogger based in Mianyang in China's Sichuan province, beautifully sews and glues layers of cloth to create a traditional Chinese shoe.
Interactive
grades 3–5
Fraction Practice with Penguin
Roll the penguin to his balloons by selecting the number on the line that matches with the circle segments.
Worksheet
grades 1–3
Daily Writing Prompts
Make a routine out of writing with these daily prompts. Print out a new calendar at the start of each month.
Video
grades K–3
What Is Mindfulness?
Find out what it means to be mindful. After the video, take some time to practice what you learned.
Take a screen break
Community Cleanup
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
grades K–6
Catching Paper Snowflakes
Toss paper confetti into the air and see how many pieces you can catch before they hit the ground.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–6
Astronaut Andrew Morgan Answers Kids' Questions
Find out from an astronaut what it's like to take a 272-day trip to the International Space Station and then come home to a pandemic.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Reindeer Racing!
Read about the Sami people and how reindeer factor into their lives. Then choose some of the math problems, extensions, or worksheets to try.
Activity
grades 2–6
Do Your Daily Wondering
Stop by to find out some intriguing info about the world. Try out some of the suggested activities or sources to continue your learning.
Activity
grades 3–5
Take on the Day
Start the day by harnessing energy and focus with this energizing breathing video!
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Sort and Fold
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!
Worksheet
Preschool–grade 5
Monthly Activity Calendar and Coloring Sheets
Get daily ideas for outdoor play. Enjoy these fun, screen-free activities!
Activity
grades 3–5
Making Strong Passwords
Decide which passwords are strongest. Get one or more family members together to help.
Worksheet
grades 4–6
What's the Missing Number?
Look at the numbers, figure out the pattern, and then use that pattern to find the missing number. Check your work with the answer key.
Article/Ebook
grades 3–8
Slay the Jabberwock!
Read this poem full of nonsense words aloud, and then figure out which part of speech each one is. Based on context clues, what might they mean?
Website/App
grades 3–8
Meditation for Kids
Guided meditations and mindfulness games designed to help kids calm themselves, focus, practice kindness, fall asleep, and wake up.
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Breathing Break
Video
grades 3–8
Community Farms
Find inspiration in Melvin Parson's community-based farming project, which he sees as a path to healthier communities and better futures, especially for the formerly incarcerated.
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!
Video
grades 1–12
Yoga for the Mind
Clear your mind and re-charge your body with some meditative yoga great for beginners or even seasoned vets.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Brew Up Some Math
Travel to Argentina to learn about the the cultural importance of yerba mate then do the math problems about this brewed beverage.
Video
Preschool–grade 3
I Need My Monster
Celebrate the love of reading by listening to actress Rita Moreno read this story about friendship, imagination, and bedtime routines.
Website/App
grades 5–12
Cool Crowdsourced Collection
Journey through these videos and photos to get a sense of the people, places, and nature around the world. Then submit your own content!
Take a screen break
But Why?
Activity
Preschool–grade 5
Choose Some Fun Fitness
Select an age and choose a skill to find a fun physical activity to practice.
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!
Video
grades 5–7
Who You're Talking to Online
One of the great things about online games and social media is connecting with others, but it's important to do so safely and responsibly.
Video
grades 4–5
Modeling Multiplication
Watch this video that shows off a visual process for approaching multiplication problems. Use that process on other multiplication problems, including pictures!
Video
grades K–8
Writers Speak to Kids: Mo Willems
Mo Willems, author and illustrator of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" discusses where he gets ideas for his books, his writing process, and how he illustrates his books. This video is part of the NBC News original series "Writers Speak to Kids."
Article/Ebook
grades 5–6
In It Together
Read about efforts in four countries to keep people healthy during the pandemic. What can you do to help lift people's spirits?
Take a screen break
Tree ID
Activity
grades K–3
Create a Pop-Up Landscape
Turn flat pieces of paper into a 3D landscape with some glue, scissors, and crayons.
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
grades 3–12
Tie Knots
Explore the different types of knots. Which would come in handy? Use rope or shoelaces to teach yourself how to tie one or two knots.
Lesson
grades K–5
Visual Math Problems
Work through these daily math challenges, each featuring a picture and a prompt. Write down your answer and discuss with a teacher or caregiver.
Website/App
grades 1–9
Personalized Writing and Grammar Help
Flex your grammar muscles with this interactive tool. Take the diagnostic quiz, then try some writing activities that are just right for your level.
Video
Preschool–grade 12
Grand Canyon Trek
Chill out on this awe-inspiring (and long!) Grand Canyon hike featuring great footage and vibes. If you're up for it, walk along with the video!
Take a screen break
Prepare a Puzzle
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 3–12
Toss and Think
Use your brain and your body in this game of concentration. All you need is a ball or something to toss.
Lesson
Preschool–grade 12
Hour of Code
Try these engaging, one-hour introductory computer science tutorials, appropriate for all ages. There are hundreds of activities and tutorials in over 45 languages.
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