Google Classroom:By clicking on the link above, you will be directed to a resource page that meets teachers at their point of need in training to utilize the Google Classroom platform. From novices just starting their Google Classroom experience, to educators who are familiar with Google Classroom but wish to diversify what they offer through their digital classroom.
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Blend:Austin ISD utilizes a digital platform called "Blend" for district-wide, digital resources. High school and middle school teachers are most likely familiar with this platform already, utilizing this resource in their classes, as requested by the district. However, elementary educators who are unfamiliar with this platform and wish to use this platform for distance learning can access a tutorial titled, "Blend 101 for Educators" in their already created Blend accounts. To access this course, teachers should log in to their AISD portal, click on the "Blend" app, and will see this course on their main Blend page.
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Ben ClantonAuthor and illustrator of the Narwhal & Jelly series, Ben Clanton, is hosting various read alouds and live drawing times on various platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and his blog, "Squiggles and Scribbles". All of these various platforms can be accessed through his blog, which is linked below.
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Mac BarnettAuthor of many beloved tales such as The Terrible Two and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Mac Barnett is hosting a daily read aloud through his instagram platform, @macbarnett. In order to view these read alouds, you must have an instagram account. From there, search for @macbarnett, and click on his user image. This will give you the option of viewing his "live video". A link to his instagram profile is provided below.
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Oliver JeffersOliver Jeffers, famous author and illustrator of The Crayons series, including The Day the Crayons Quit, is hosting a daily read aloud through his instagram platform, @oliverjeffers. In order to view these read alouds, you must have an instagram account. From there, search for @oliverjeffers, and click on his user image. This will give you the option of viewing his "live video". A link to his instagram profile is provided below.
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Chris Van DusenAuthor and illustrator, Chris Van Dusen, is posting several read alouds to his instagram platform, @chrisvandusenbooks. If I Built a School, his 2020 Bluebonnet Book Award Winner, is one of his read alouds available. In order to view these read alouds, you must have an instagram account. From there, search for @chrisvandusenbooks, and you will see several posts containing read alouds.
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Molly IdleCaldecott winner, Molly Idle, is another author and illustrator uploading read alouds to her instagram page, @mollyidle. In order to view these read alouds, you must have an instagram account. From there, search for @mollyidle, and you will see several posts containing read alouds.
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Dan SantatAward winning illustrator and author, Dan Santat, is uploading daily badges for kids that include historical and scientific information regarding viruses as well as activities and games children can engage with at home. These badges can be accessed through a dropbox link, given below, as well as through Santat's instagram profile, @dsantat, also linked below.
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Mo WillemsBeloved author of the Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Elephant and Piggie series, Mo Willems is providing daily drawing tutorials through the Kennedy Center. He uploads one each day at 1:00 pm EST. The link below will give you access to today's recording as well as his archived recordings.
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#SaveWithStoriesIn support of Save the Children and No Kid Hungry, various celebrities have volunteered their time to record read alouds for children currently being affected by COVID-19. These stories from actors and musicians such as Jennifer Garner and Demi Lovato, can be accessed through the instagram account, @savewithstories. In order to view these read alouds, you must have an instagram account. From there, search for @savewithstories, and you will see countless posts containing read alouds.
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YogaThis video is brought to you by yoga instructor, Adriene Mishler. The YouTube channel, "Yoga with Adriene" has a wide array of yoga videos for people of all ages and ability levels.
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OrigamiBuilding up your origami skills is a great way to spend some free time at home! The video provided shows you how to make an origami dinosaur. A quick search on YouTube will help you learn all sorts of figures and animals you can origami.
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Friendship BraceletsIf you have some embroidery thread on hand, friendship bracelets are a fun thing to create and make for your friends. Even if you can't see them or play with them now, a friendship bracelet is a way of showing that you were thinking of them when you were apart.
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Drawing TutorialsThere are tons of drawing tutorials on YouTube. A great site for kids' drawing tutorials is called, "Art for Kids Hub". They have a lot of different options, including how to draw a sloth, linked here.
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LetteringDifferent types of lettering is another great skill to practice at home. The link provided shows you how to draw 3D letters, but there are many more options on YouTube you can find as well, such as bubble lettering and calligraphy.
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Exercise VideosThe YouTube channel, "The Body Coach TV", is creating daily videos starting March 23 that are specifically geared towards kids, called P.E. with Joe. The first video is linked here.
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