This 3 minute video features a young man describing his own struggles with anxiety and depression, as well as the power of reaching out for help. It’s part of the new interactive, online set of resources created by the Texas Institute for Mental Health in the University of Texas at Austin to celebrate Mental Health … Continue reading Teen testimonial on dealing with anxiety & depression
This popular K-5 science curriculum offers hands-on lessons aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core. They’re offering a limited number of free memberships for the next year. https://mysteryscience.com
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest is featuring a blog series on supporting specific student populations as schools shift to remote learning. In this blog post for teachers, they focus on the unique needs of students with disabilities. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/blogs/students-disabilities-remote-settings.aspx
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest is featuring a blog series on supporting specific student populations as schools shift to remote learning. In this blog post, they focus on the unique needs of English learner students. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/blogs/english-learner-remote-learning.aspx
While the coronavirus pandemic has changed many things around the world, it has not stopped child development. A new series of special episodes of The Brain Architects podcast from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University aims to share helpful resources and ideas in support of all those who are caring for children … Continue reading The Brain Architects Podcast
Freckle is an online learning platform that allows students to practice Math and English Language Arts at their own level. Freckle continuously adapts to each student’s individual skills, so each student is getting the appropriate challenge, whether they’re working at, above, or below grade level. Students can access Freckle from home for free using an iPad … Continue reading Freckle individualized online learning
How do you explain coronavirus to someone with cognitive impairments? A new booklet from the Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) offers simple wording, lots of graphics illustrating key points and important protective things to know. It’s written by and for people with intellectual and other disabilities. It’s also useful for explaining the virus … Continue reading Plain language information on Coronavirus
Who knew that managing kids’ behavior was such a challenge? The folks at PBIS Apps, of course! They’ve been researching, teaching, and supporting Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for decades. Their latest blog post offers insights and experiences from a parent perspective — one month into this “new normal” of working and learning from … Continue reading 4 tips for families trying PBIS at home
Khan Academy is a free resource for students, teachers, and parents. They offer lessons in math, science, and humanities from kindergarten through the early years of college. Students can use their exercises, quizzes, and instructional videos to learn and master skills. They will get immediate feedback and encouragement. During school closures, they are also having daily live … Continue reading Khan Academy
Give your kids engaging and easy-to-use learning games to study at home while school is out, or as an extra to school curriculum. Sign up and get access to millions of free learning games for the entire family. https://kahoot.com