Resources for Remote Learning
Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School
CPS Digital Resources for Elementary
Below is a list of library resources and online databases available to elementary students in Columbia Public Schools through ClassLink.
*ClassLink provides OneClick, single sign-on access to CPS applications such as online textbooks, library research resources, and other digital instructional tools.
Digital Reading Resources
Epic
Students can use their Epic School account during the school hours: Monday - Friday from 8-4
Students will login with their classroom code. List of LSE classroom codes.
Sora
If you have a DBRL library card, you can also access their ebooks using this app
Flipster
All About Space
Cobblestone
Faces
How it Works
Zoobooks
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Black Girls Magazine
Discovery Kids
Storyline Online
Wonderopolis
Vooks
A kid-safe streaming library of read-aloud, animated storybooks.
Enjoyed by millions of children every week, trusted by parents, and loved by teachers.
Freckle
Read, Wonder, Learn
This is a library of resources for kids, families, teachers, and librarians to make sure that reading & learning can happen anywhere this spring.
Authors and Illustrators
Many authors and illustrators are helping teachers and parents with remote learning by reading their books and providing videos or by going live in their studios. Check out the links below.
Video Read Alouds: over 20 books to choose from
Read alouds, crafts/activities, videos, and book trailers.
Indianapolis Public Library: 100+ Video Read Alouds
Draw Everyday:
Jarrent J. Krosoczka (author of the popular graphic novel series - Lunch Ladies) starting Monday, March 16, will be live from his studio at youtube.com/StudioJJK every single weekday at 2 pm ET (1 pm central) This will be all-ages, so whether your students read Punk Farm, Lunch Lady, or Hey, Kiddoโthis will be for everybody. If you canโt watch it live, it will be archived on his YouTube channel afterward. โฌStuck at Home:
Oliver Jeffers (author and illustrator)
Starting on Monday, March 16 at 6pm GMT / 2pm EST / 11am PST (1 pm central time)
he will be reading one of his books every weekday, and talking about some of the things that went into making it. They will also be made to view later if you cannot watch it live.
Facebook: @oliverjeffersart
Mac Barnett
Starting Sunday, March 15 at noon pacific (2 pm Central) Mac Barnett will be reading his picture books on Instagram Live.
Ben Clanton (Narwall and Jelly)Want to draw with me and talk about waffles and mermicorns? I'm doing two FB LIVE sessions this next week.
March 18th at 11 am PST (2 pm EST)
https://www.facebook.com/events/190785292224208/
March 20th at 2 pm PST (5 PM EST)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1856341974500700/
Scholastic Learn at Home
CPS Math Resources
ST Math
Everyday Math Games
Reading and Math Resources
Poptropica
Writing/Story Making Resources
Scholastic Story Maker
Book Creator
Resources hub:
ABCYA Story Maker
Science Resources
Mystery Science
There are 5-6 lessons available for each grade level K-6
Art Resources
Draw and Create
Color, Draw, Paint
Artsology
Music Resources
Chrome Music Lab
Incredibox
Garage Band
Sing Along with Emily Arrow
Computer Science Resources
Hour of Code - Code.Org
Lightbot App
Tynker App
Maker/Design and Brain Break Resources
PBS Design Squad
Create Maker projects at home. Students select materials they may have around the house, spin the spinner and then choose from a variety of tutorials for projects using those materials.
GoNoodle Games
GoNoodle Games gets kids moving as they race through space, pop bubbles, and make music with their favorite GoNoodle Champs!
Maker Challenges
PE Resources
Little Twisters Yoga and Emotional Wellness
Breakout EDU
Podcasts for Kids
- Wow in the World ๐
www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids by Vermont Public Radio ๐
www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids
- Short and Curly ๐
www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/shortandcurly/
- Tumble Science Podcast for Kids ๐
http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/
- The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified ๐
whyy.org/programs/eleanor-amplified/
- Brainโs On ๐
Non-Screen Time Ideas
Example Schedules for Families
Talking with Kids about COVID-19
Kristen Burkemper
Email: kburkemper@cpsk12.org
Location: 2345 Howell Mountain Drive, Columbia, MO, USA
Twitter: @BurkemperLSE