Daily Plan
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Interactive
grades 3–8
Alike Angles
Categorize angles into different groups in this interactive game. Congruent or parallel, complementary or supplementary, acute or obtuse: Can you sort them all?
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Video
grades 5–12
Evolution of the Book
What makes a book a book? Learn about the origins of bookmaking from design and fonts to paper and spines.
Video
grades K–3
Finding Your Yeti Body
Learn how to slide into your yeti body to get you better prepped to practice mindfulness, meditate, or just chill out.
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I'd Like to Toast …
Video
grades 3–7
Sally Ride, American Astronaut
Learn about Sally Ride and her incredible journey to become the first American woman astronaut to fly in space.
Video
grades 3–8
Coastal Peru
Journey to the Humboldt Current ecosystem off Peru's coast. Find out how the current pushes nutrients from the deep ocean to the surface.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–7
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Learn about the historic figure who served on the United States Supreme Court and championed women's rights.
Website/App
grades 3–12
Math in Three Languages
Choose a language -- English, Spanish, or Portuguese -- then click on a math concept to get some information. Explore other topics, too!
Video
Preschool–grade 3
Here Comes the Garbage Barge
Before everyone recycled, there was a town that had 3,168 tons of garbage and nowhere to put it. What did they do? Enter the garbage barge!
Activity
grades 3–8
Classroom Meditation – For All Ages!
Spend a quick seven minutes getting centered and focused with this meditation video.
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Looking Forward
Video
grades K–5
Behind the Signs
Learn how a sign shop in Queens makes more than 10,000 signs a month for New York City -- for everything from crosswalks to highways to parking!
Activity
grades 3–9
Helpful Invention
Dream up an invention you think could help make people's lives better. Design it, then build it. Check out the two examples for inspiration.
Video
grades 3–5
Calculating Area and Perimeter
Learn a couple methods for figuring out the perimeter and area of a rectangle in this sci-fi-themed video.
Lesson
grades 5–7
Sixth Grade Reading and Vocabulary
Choose your own pathway for this reading course. You can learn by topic or select an area of focus: reading literature, informational texts, or vocabulary.
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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.
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Make Up a Move
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.
Video
grades 3–8
The Allegheny Steam Locomotive
Learn about the innovative design and engineering work that went into the creation of the historic Allegheny steam locomotive—the last of its kind.
Activity
grades K–5
Make a Unique Envelope to Send to Someone
Craft a quirky and unique envelope using some simple supplies. Pack it with a letter and other fun stuff, then send it to someone.
Website/App
grades 1–12
CK-12 (For Students)
Choose a subject and specific topic to practice or learn some math, science, or social studies.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–6
Should Cars Be Banned in Cities?
Read kids' arguments for and against banning cars in cities. Then, using the same format, write your own opinion essay on this topic.
Activity
grades 3–12
Five Minutes to Focus
Print and shuffle these cards featuring seven exercies for the mind. Pull one out each day to center yourself and let go of stresses.
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Snowball Fight!
Activity
grades 3–5
Address an Envelope
Learn the steps of this important skill. Then, write a letter to friends or family—they'll be delighted to get it in the mail.
Video
grades 2–5
Kids Talk About Black History
Listen as these kids share what they know about Black history. What's something new that you learned, and what do you want to know more about?
Activity
Preschool–grade 3
I See, I See
Get creative with this follow-the-leader improv game.
Interactive
grades 1–3
Odd Mysteries
Become an Odd Squad agent and use math to find the mysterious creatures.
Video
Preschool–grade 3
I Want My Hat Back
Watch the short film (available free on Kanopy) based on the Jon Klassen book about a bear trying to find out who stole his hat.
Video
grades K–5
Make Up a Dance Routine
Improvise some moves, then use them to design a new dance performance that's all your own.
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Pass the Appreciation
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!
Video
grades 3–8
The Symphony of the Rainforest
Learn about the rainforest of Borneo, the world's third largest island. Find out how scientists use sound to study and protect the island's biodiversity.
Activity
grades 3–5
How to Be Kind Online
What are the differences between in-person and online communication? Talk with other family members about why these differences matter.
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Video
grades 3–8
Square Challenge
Can you cut a square from the center of a piece of paper with just one straight cut? Try it and then watch the video for the answer.
Activity
grades 3–5
Create a Family Movie Guide
Create a family movie guide that not only will be a lasting piece of memorabilia but will also help with writing skills.
Video
Preschool–grade 12
Found-Object Music
Listen to this holiday jingle using wrenches. What songs can you recreate with objects found around your house? Pots, pans, bottles, or glasses with water are a great start.
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Write and Perform
Activity
grades 2–8
Learn to Cartoon
Follow along with professional cartoonist Joe Wos as he shows you how to draw a cartoon scene.
Video
Preschool–grade 3
Virtual Farm Tour
Observe sheep, cows, alpacas, and more as they graze, play, and sleep.
Activity
grades 3–7
Cooking Up Culture
Choose from a variety of recipes from around the world. Then explore some tasty traditions from different cultures.
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Video
Preschool–grade 3
Dance of the Triangles
Watch how triangles can make more triangles. Cut out your own triangles, pause the video at different points, and make the shapes you see.
Worksheet
grades 3–12
Creative Quick-Writes
Choose (at random) one of the prompts and spend some time writing. If it goes well, carve out some time each day to do more.
Worksheet
grades 4–6
Money-Making Movies
Use facts about these popular holiday movies to practice some math skills and graph your results.
Take a screen break
Room Refresh
Activity
grades 3–6
Living Room Spacecraft Landing
Find out just how hard it is to land a spacecraft in this project. Make sure to design, build, test, and redesign.
Worksheet
Preschool–grade 5
Play at Home Playbook
Printable playbook of games that follow CDC guidelines and can be played at home with little to no equipment.
Interactive
grades 3–8
Museum Magic
Explore the exhibit "Harry Potter: A History of Magic" from the British Library. Look for everything from real "magical" artifacts to J.K. Rowling's original sketches.
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