This page is a collection of remote learning resources collected by our PTA.
Last updated: Monday, May 11th, 2020 @ 10:30 a.m..
Sacajawea YouTube Channel
Visit our Sacajawea YouTube Channel for a collection of teacher’s contributions. See them reading-aloud books they think you’ll love! This is a public channel, so won’t be publishing kid’s work, but kids can go on and see staff they know and love reading.
Mr Ryan also is publishing art activities, lessons, videos and more on his blog, Mr. Ryan’s Art Club. If you’re interested in seeing his newest ideas, head on over!
Some of Principal Friesen's Online Favs
ABC7 Chicago has a really great list with virtual museums and many other online learning activities divided by age group. Go to https://abc7chicago.com/6033927/
Audible Stories Free audio books for kids. You don’t need an account or an Audible App. Just go to the website, click on a book and listen! https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
BrainPopJr was a favorite resource I used when I was a teacher. Characters Tim and Moby help explain concepts of all kinds in the areas of Science, math, reading and writing, social studies, Arts and Technology lessons. The videos include colorful drawings, and explanations in simple age-appropriate ways that appeal to kids. After you view the video, scroll to the bottom and check out BrianPop, BrainPopELL, BrainPopespañol and BrainPopFrancesa.
This link takes you to a K-3 level explanation of Corona Virus with resources available right on the page. https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
They are offering free access to families as long as schools are closed.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Has daily live webcasts on their Facebook page showcasing different animals each day at noon our time. There are many other interesting things on the website. Find he livestreams by searching them on Facebook. Here’s the web address: http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/
Creative Child has a nice set of 30 days of Gratitude prompts for kids. This might be a good time to start a Gratitude Journal. https://www.creativechild.com/articles/view/30-days-of-gratitude-for-kids
GoNoodle has online movement and mindfulness activities for kids. During the school day we use them as quick brain breaks that help kids re-set or engage in some movement between learning times. Go to: https://family.gonoodle.com/
Wonderopolis engages kids in interesting ways. Kids’ can ask a question, find the answer to something they’ve been wondering about, or discover a question they’d never thought to ask! https://wonderopolis.org/
SPS Remote Learning
From SPS:
There is no wrong way to encourage learning. Do your best, seek out resources when needed, and give yourself and your children time to learn how to learn at home.
Most importantly, stay safe and healthy as we work through this time together.
The SPS Learning Resources page has learning packets and ideas for learning inside and outside the home.
Go to the SPS Remote Learning page for Elementary Schools
Accessing Clever
Here’s how to access Clever:
Go to seattleschools.org, click on the Student Family Portals icon in blue. Then choose Student Portal
Next choose the option “Log in with Active Directory”
Student computers on campus automatically link to Clever, so signing in will be new for students.
Third through Fifth graders can login using the same login and password they use on their school laptops.
K-2 and any students who don’t know their login information - their login looks like an email. All student logins follow the pattern of 1initialslastname@seattleschools.org.
So, if I was a student mine would be 1rlfriesen@seattleschools.org Students do not have access to email inboxes, this address is for portal login purposes only.
Your child’s password is their birthday in this format: MMDDYYYY, OR the first four digits: MMDD.
For example, if your child’s birthday were April 23, 2015, then the password could be 04232015 OR just 0423.
Some 4th and 5th graders made their own unique passwords. If they don’t remember them, please contact their classroom teacher.
Some great resources available on Clever are:
Typing Club is an excellent program to teach typing through fun, interactive lessons and games.. Just 5 minutes practice per day, with fingers on the right keys, can make a big difference for students over time. This is primarily for 2nd graders and above, as we encourage younger students to learn to write by hand before introducing the keyboard.
You can access Typing Club though the student portal or directly via this link: https://seattle-public-schools.typingclub.com. To login to Typing Club, student usernames are the first part of their email address, everything before the @. (1rlfriesen, if I was a student) The password for Typing Club for every child is “welcome.”
Pebble-Go is an online database. Kids can research animals, science topics, biographies, social science topics, and dinosaurs
Tumble Books Library Engaging books read aloud. Students can follow along as they hear the book read, see the words highlighted and view the pictures.
Libby can help you connect with a library to find free ebooks and audiobooks.
SPS TECH SUPPORT
Seattle Public Schools recently distributed Amzon Chromebooks to students.
Amazon Chromebook Instructions:
How to get Tech Support for your student:
SPS TV
Seattle Public Schools is publishing leveled enrichment videos for K-5, three times a week, with videos dedicated to Language Arts, Math, Native Education, Art, Music, and PE.
Go to the SPS YouTube Playlist page, where you’ll find videos organized by the publish date.