Chatfield School Learning Tools
Resources to Support Learning at Home
Time to Be Learning
Chatfield students are very fortunate to be well prepared for remote, on-line learning. Every child has practiced logging into their chromebook and utilizing Google Classroom to connect with their teachers. We are very fortunate to be able to seamlessly continue instruction in the remote setting. Chatfield teachers have worked tirelessly to make this happen. We hope that you and your child will benefit from the teacher's hard work and that your experience with remote, on-line learning is a positive one. Remember, as the parent you are simply a coach! You are not the teacher and you are not the evaluator. Don't be too hard on your child. Allow the teachers to keep reaching your child by following the learning schedule they have sent home and facilitating a quality work time and space.
We are all in this together. Just because we are not meeting in person, we are all here to help. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers or to any Chatfield staff member so that we can help facilitate your child's learning.
Sincerely,
Bill Kraly and Matt Young, Chatfield School Co-Directors
Tips for online Learning Success...from the Experts
- Create an organized, quiet space for learning.
- Have your child follow the daily schedule sent home
- Try not to yell or lose your temper, let the teachers teach! You just set the ground rules.
- Celebrate something your child learns!
- Show your child how you learn too!
- Limit screen time after the daily "remote school work" is completed.
- Make sure during non-instructional times that your child is reading A LOT!
- Don't forget to practice math facts for grades k-5.
Logging into Your Chromebook
Below please watch a video tutorial.
Parents Guide To Google Classroom
This presentation has been prepared by Mrs. Huestis. Please take time to go over the guide.
Parents Guide to Google Classroom PDFHow do I turn in a picture of my work in Google Classroom?
How to use Google Classroom
Zoom or Google Meet: The Do's and Don'ts
Here's some additional thoughts: work in a quiet area, wear clothing, be out of bed, mute sound or video when asked, unmute sound or video when asked, PARTICIPATE, and be polite and respectful.
Emotional Support for Students
The daily rhythm of life has changed significantly for all of our families. Some of you are juggling working from home along with your children’s needs. Some of you are laid off and dealing with that stress. It is ok to shelter your child from the daily news and some of the complexities of this time. We have included some resources we hope may be of help:
- Talking to Children About COVID-19: National Association of School Psychologists
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
- Talking with Children about Coronavirus: CDC
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies: CDC
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus: PBS Kids
If your child would like to talk please feel free to contact Mrs. Kress at ekress@chatfieldschool.org
Please read Mrs. Kress letter to families located here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dAV9atjxgcAjGbEANB1xeFlFFDwSQ6eB/view?usp=sharing
Free Online Resources
Bridges Math Links
Bridges at Home Learning Resources
Great Lakes Learning Link
BuzzMath
Interactive math lessons and activities, currently free
Math Practice
Free games to practice math fluency, geometry, algebraic thinking, counting, measurement & data, etc. Grades PK-8th grade
https://www.prodigygame.com/pages/parents/
Educational Videos
BrainPop is a group of educational websites with over 1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
Typing Practice
Online programs that help students learn and improve their typing skills.
http://www.slimekids.com/games/typing-games/
Audio Books for Children
Free audio stories for kids, including fairy tales, original stories, myths, poems, music, history and audiobooks all read by professional actors.
Make Your Own Digital Comic Book
Graphic organizers and visual for digital storytellinghttps://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator
Online Games, Puzzles, Experiments, Coloring Sheets, and More
Free grammar, math, science, typing, and more are introduced through games and then students can take quizzes to see what they have mastered. Grades 1-5
PBS Based Videos and Educational Games
Free educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows.
Computer Science (Coding)
Free computer science (coding) courses for ages 4-18
https://code.org/student/elementary
Code Wizard
Asking Wondering Questions
Website where you can explore wonderings in all subject areas.
National Geographic Kids
Free educational games, videos, and informational articles
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Scholastic Learn at Home
Daily courses for students from Pre-K to grades 6 and higher. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
We Are Teachers: Elementary Online Learning Resources
We Are Teachers has put together a list of virtual classroom platforms, online quizzes and assessments, video lessons, and more! This list is for all ages!
Virtual Field Trips
The San Diego Zoo, U.S. Space and Rocket Museum, Mars, and even Yellowstone have virtual field trips available. This website has links to them all!
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/
Smithsonian Science Education Center
Activities related to STEM for all ages.
K-2 Engineering Game
It's lunch time and Tami, the golden lion tamarin, is hungry! Help Tami reach the delicious fruit by building a tower. But watch out! Other animals can use Tami's tower to topple over. This is an educational engineering design game that will help teach how to design a solution to a problem using basic engineering design principles.
https://ssec.si.edu/tamis-tower
Mystery Science
No account or login needed. Science lessons designed for students in grades K-5.
https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
Khan Academy Kids
Inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery with free, fun education for children ages two to seven.
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
We Are Teachers: Middle and High School Online Learning Resources
We Are Teachers has put together a list of virtual classroom platforms, online quizzes and assessments, video lessons, and more! This list is for all ages! We Are Teacher Middle and High School Learning Page
https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/
Scholastic Cross-Curricular Options Middle School
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-12.html
Cells Alive
Science Experimentation
Simulations and exploring science topics by changing variables
Study Jams
Short videos with terms used in science
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/
Middle School History
Online Resources for Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish
PE/Health
Physical Education at Home Activites
https://www.shapeamerica.org/uploads/pdfs/2020/resources/activity-ideas-calendar_english.pdf
https://www.shapeamerica.org/uploads/pdfs/2020/calendar/March-2020-Secondary-Calendar-English.pdf
Dice Game
https://www.shapeamerica.org/uploads/pdfs/2020/resources/Exercise-Dice-Game.pdf
Fitness Journal
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iObfKj6iWLPuJ380AEmoNTTdiZGYgcgf
Art
Art for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
Detroit Institute of Art
https://www.dia.org/art/collection
Art with Mr. Lange
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdgzHE5O0lzRRNDrLcIYSA
National Gallery of Art
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
Spanish
PBS OhNoah!
https://whttps://pbskids.org/noah/videos/index.html
Games and More
https://www.digitaldialects.com/
Music/Band
How To Clean Your Instruments Videos
Music-Looper and BeatMaking Sites
Sight Reading Factory
Things to do Together that are Fun and Educational Too...Screen Free!
Homemade Gifts
Encourage your child to make a gift for someone or a homemade greeting card.
Get Baking
Bake some cakes, biscuits, or cookies. Have children help prepare meals.
Reminisce
Sort through old photos and make a scrapbook of memories or discuss memories verbally.
Organize
Get your child to sort through their belongings and identify some clothes that may not fit, books that have been read, or items no longer needed.
Draw/Create a Family Tree
Expand this to include creating an Art gallery with artistic creations on display.
Treasure Hunt
Using items already in your house, create clues for your child to read and follow as they discover hidden objects.
Puppets
Using materials around the house, create finger puppets and have your child write and act out a play. Old boxes are great for puppet theaters.
Read
Read anything you can; newspapers, books, magazines, recipes, etc.
Games
Get out your family board games and enjoy spending time with each other.
Create a Vision Board
Using photos or old magazines, create a poster of goals that you would like to accomplish.
Do a Puzzle
What a perfect time to dig out those 100-500 piece puzzles and work on them until they are done!
Fashion Show
Have children try on their outfits and create new and creative ones. This is also perfect to confirm clothes that may not fit your child any longer and set them aside to donate.
Build a Furniture Fort
Some sheets and blankets will provide the perfect materials to drape them over furniture and create a fort. Bonus activity: have a camp out overnight in your fort!
Edible Playdough
Create your own edible playdough and spell words or create art.
Easy Hands-On Activities Families Can Do At Home
Awesome Hands-On Activities Website
Word Creation
How many different words can you make from the letters in this sentence:
LEARNING FROM HOME IS FUN.
Start a Nature Diary
Look out the window or go into your yard each day. Keep note of what you see; birds, flowers, changes in the weather, what else?
Graphing
Keep track of the birds you see from your window or while outside. Create a graph to show the numbers of each type of bird. Discuss the data.
Count Your Change
Collect your loose change and add it up. Are there different ways to make a certain amount? How many ways can you make 25 cents?
List Making
Write a list of all the things that make you happy, things you are grateful for, things you are good at, etc. The possibilities are endless!
Keep Moving
Do sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, jog in place (or outside if you can!), or even dance to your favorite song.
Read Out Loud to Someone
Mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, dog, cat, stuffed animal, etc. Remember to read with lots of expression.