Daily Plan
Today's activity selections
Activity
Preschool–grade 3
Smoothie Math
Get kids counting while cooking with this berry smoothie recipe that mixes in some math talk and teaching.
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Article/Ebook
grades 3–5
All the Presidents' Pets
Read about some of the most popular, and strangest, pets that have lived in the White House.
Video
grades 3–6
Long Way North
Watch this thrilling animated tale of a young girl's search for her grandfather in the 19th century. (81 minutes)
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Thinking of an Animal
Activity
grades 3–8
Eco-Friendly Sneaker
Can you design and build a sneaker that's environmentally friendly? As you work, consider the effects of the materials you're using.
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.
Activity
grades 3–5
How to Shade a Cube
Learn the basics of drawing three-dimensional shapes with this helpful drawing tutorial.
Article/Ebook
grades 3–4
Amazon Rain Forest
Read the article on forest life and write three facts you learned.
Activity
grades K–5
Rose, Bud, Thorn
Describe your day to a family member with one thing that fits each category: Include something positive (rose), something hopeful (bud), and something challenging (thorn). Take turns sharing.
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Dictionary
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–3
Rock Star Workout
Bust out your air guitar and enjoy this wacky workout sitting down or standing up.
Video
grades K–3
"Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book"
Watch Latinx author and illustrator Yuyi Morales read her first self-illustrated story and find out who is the trickster and who was tricked.
Interactive
grades 1–5
Penguin Paths with Math
Help penguins migrate across glaciers with math. Practice percents, fractions, and more in this game. Play the estimation activity underneath to extend your learning.
Video
grades 2–3
To Be a Drum
Listen along as James Earl Jones reads a story of rhythm, history, and freedom.
Video
grades 3–8
Benjamin Franklin's Curiosity
Introduce kids to the curiosity that led to Franklin's many successes. Afterward, help kids consider how their own curiosity could improve the lives of others.
Take a screen break
Paper Airplanes
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!
Video
grades K–5
Back-to-School Videos for Digital Citizenship
Start this school year on the right foot, and think about all the ways you can be a positive digital citizen! Check out these fun videos, and share them with a friend, or a teacher!
Interactive
grades K–4
Can You Guess What's Next?
Observe patterns in this simple game where you'll recognize sounds and shapes, and pick the piece that's missing.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–6
Penguin Census
Discover how scientists are counting chinstrap penguins in Antarctica. It's part of a global penguin census that will help researchers better understand the Antarctic environment.
Video
grades 3–12
Spellbound
Watch this tense documentary about eight spelling champions as they compete for the big prize.
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Two Truths and a Lie
Video
grades 3–12
Pizza-Tossing Tournament!
Learn from champion pizza chef Tony Gemignani in this somewhat old, yet informative video. Watch Tony teach the basics; then try tossing your own pizza.
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.
Article/Ebook
grades 3–12
Appreciating the Small Things
Thinking about your mother or another caregiver, identify some of the everyday ways that person shows you love. Show your appreciation with a note or hug.
Worksheet
grades 5–8
How Much Toilet Paper is Enough?
Find out how much TP you actually need. Also, see if there's a correlation between the number of sheets and the roll's diameter.
Video
Preschool–grade 3
Trombone Shorty
Listen to the true story of a boy who discovered his musical talent, worked hard, and grew up to be an award-winning musician.
Activity
grades 3–5
How to Draw Health Heroes: Doctors and Nurse
Learn how to draw a doctor or nurse. Parents, you could even challenge your little artists to turn their drawing into a thank-you card!
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Be Grateful
Activity
grades K–5
Hold a Mini Sports Day
Set up and try out this mini-sports day course with egg and spoon races, relay races, sack races, obstacle courses, and more.
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 4–6
Reading News Online
What are the different parts of a news article or website? Learn how to identify them and make sure you're consuming more trustworthy info.
Lesson
grades 1–12
Math Made Accessible
Read, watch, and solve math problems in algebra, geometry, statistics, calculus and trigonometry. Complete an activity, open a digital textbook, or try a practice problem.
Article/Ebook
grades 3–8
Which Season Do You Like Best?
Read the poem and think about the feelings and images the list creates. Then, write a poem or list about your favorite season.
Video
grades 1–12
Yoga for the Body
Shape your body and mind with this accessible and welcoming 10-minute yoga routine.
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Memorize a Song
Activity
grades 1–3
Start a Rubber Band Band
Learn to build your own rubber band guitar (and other instruments!) out of simple household supplies.
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–5
Parfaits All Day
Make these fancy snacks with a little help from an adult. Just layer the ingredients in the fanciest glass you have, and dig in.
Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Independent Math
Choose the grade level that's right to get started.
Lesson
grade 3
Dig into Reading
Build some reading skills, like main idea and supporting details, in this reading activity that involves a cute little mole.
Worksheet
grades 1–4
Grow Your Language
How does what we say shape our mindset toward learning? Cut out these common phrases and sort them on the worksheet to start a discussion.
Take a screen break
Draw Yourself
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 K–5
North, South, East, West
Practice your cardinal directions while you hop around with this simple game.
Interactive
grades 1–6
Meet the Met
Get ready to explore over 5,000 years of art from across the globe.
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Create your own plan with these worksheets.
