Virtual K-12 Learning Support

We are aware that families in our community need support to juggle the demands of work, distance learning and child care. Our department is happy to share resources and information to support families and schools.

Websites with Virtual Learning Resources

Tips for a Productive Virtual Learning Environment:

• Kahn Resources for Remote Learning
• National Education Association  Online Learning Tips                                                      
• PBS “Setting a routine”
• Western Michigan University compiled tips

General Resources:

Science

Khan Academy for science

PE at Home

OPEN: Online Physical Education Network (worksheets/workout plans)

Inclusive Home Workout

PE Challenge Cards

Special Olympics: School of Strength 

Smile and Learn (Yoga for kids)

Activity Works

History

• The American Yawp (free US history textbook)
• IWitness (USC Shoah Foundation)

Movement

• CosmicKids Yoga
• Go Noodle
• Stand Up Kids (movement-breaks)
• Yoga with Adriene

Language

• Duolingo
• PBS Learning  Media

Multiple Subjects

• Kids Discover
• Scholastic Learn at Home
• Time for Kids

Family Days Tried and Tested                       

• Mr. Nussbaum
• BrainPOP Jr.
• BrainPOP
• Smithsonian Virtual Tours
• Virtual Tours of Museums and Galleries   

Educational Games: 

• Mr. Nussbaum
• Seussville

Resources By Grade Level:

Pre-K

Social Studies

• BrainPOP Jr.
• PBS Learning Media

Math

• Khan Academy (Early Math)

Math Learning Center

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Math At Home
• PBS Kids

Science

• BrainPOP Jr.
• PBS Learning Media
• PBS Kids

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP Jr.
• PBS Kids
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug
• PBS Kids

Development

• PBS Learning Media 

Kindergarten

Social Studies

• BrainPOP Jr.
• PBS Learning Media 

Math

• Khan Academy

Math Learning Center

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Math At Home
• PBS Kids

Science

• BrainPOP Jr.
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media
• PBS Kids

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP Jr.
• PBS Kids
• PBS Learning Media 

1st Grade

Math

• Khan Academy

Math Learning Center

• Apps
• BrainPOP Jr.
• Math at Home
• Mr. Nussbaum
• Mr. Nussbaum 1st Grade Common Core Math
• PBS Kids

Social Studies

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

(includes Geography, History, People, Holidays)

Science
 

• BrainPOP Jr.
• NASA
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media
• PBS Kids           

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Kids
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug
• PBS Kids

2nd Grade

Social Studies

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

(includes Geography, History, People, Holidays)

Math

• Khan Academy

Math Learning Center

• Apps
• BrainPOP Jr.
• Math At Home
• Mr. Nussbaum
• Mr. Nussbaum 2nd Grade Common Core
• PBS Kids

Science

• BrainPOP Jr.
• NASA
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media
• PBS Kids

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Kids
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug
• PBS Kids

3rd Grade

Social Studies

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

(includes Geography, History, People, Holidays)

Math

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Khan Academy

Math Learning Center:

• Apps
• Math At Home
• Mathspace (Not Free)
• Mr. Nussbaum
• Mr. Nussbaum 3rd Grade Common Core
• PBS Kids

Science

• BrainPOP Jr.      
• NASA
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media
• PBS Kids

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Mr. Nussbaum          
• PBS Kids
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

• BrainPOP Jr.
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug
• PBS Kids

4th Grade

Social Studies

• BrainPOP
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

(includes Geography, History, People, Holidays)

Math

• BrainPOP
• Khan Academy

Math Learning Center:

• Apps
• Math At Home
• Mathspace (not free)
• Mr. Nussbaum

Science

• BrainPOP
• NASA
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

BrainPOP

• Art/Music
• Technology
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug

5th Grade

Social Studies

• BrainPOP
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

(includes Geography, History, People, Holidays)

Math

• BrainPOP
• Khan Academy

Math Learning Center:

• Apps
• Math At Home
• Mathspace (Not Free)
• Mr. Nussbaum

Science

• BrainPOP
• NASA
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

BrainPOP:

• Art/Music
• Technology
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug

Middle School

Social Studies

• BrainPOP
• Mr. Nussbaum
• PBS Learning Media

 (includes Geography, History, People, Holidays)

Math

    Khan Academy: 

• 6th Grade
• 7th Grade
• 8th Grade

     Math Learning Center: 

• Apps
• BrainPOP
• Math Space (Not Free)

 Science

• BrainPOP
• Khan Academy Science
• NASA
• National Science Teaching Association
• PBS Learning Media

English Language Arts

• BrainPOP
• PBS Learning Media

Art and Technology

BrainPOP:

• Art/Music
• Technology
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug

High School 

Social Studies

• BrainPOP
• PBS Learning Media

Math

• BrainPOP
• Khan Academy
• Mathspace (Not Free)

Science

• BrainPOP
• Khan Academy Science
• NASA

National Science Teaching Association:

• 6th-9th grade
• 9th-12th grade
• PBS Learning Media

English Language Arts

Advanced Placement (Multiple Subjects): 

• The College Board Advanced Placement
• BrainPOP
• Khan Academy
• No Red Ink
• PBS Learning Media
• Purdue Owl APA Style Guide
• Purdue Owl MLA Guide

Art and Technology

BrainPOP:

• Art/Music
• Technology
• Kalamazoo Public Library access to Creativebug