The Tierney Professional Development team is focused on supporting student learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. Due to the developments of COVID-19 (coronavirus), and the recommendations of various health organizations, many states have determined they will be closing schools and are requesting that schools develop distance learning plans. Many schools are providing plans specific to their students, but we understand some families are looking for additional resources to keep the students engaged in additional learning opportunities.
The sites in this list below allow you to create accounts as a parent to help support your child’s learning. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for reading and determining if the terms of service for a given tool align with your personal comfort level in using these digital tools.
Khan Academy Kids
- App-based - iOS, Android, Kindle Fire
- Ages 3+
- Subjects: Variety, with a focus on Math
- Get set up as a parent
- Overview from Common Sense Media
Khan Academy
- Web and App based
- Ages 5+
- Subjects: Variety, with a focus on Math
- Get set up as a parent
- Overview on Common Sense Media
Prodigy - Math Game
- Web and App based
- Ages 7+, Grades 1-8
- Subjects: Math
- Recommend to select ‘Play Offline’, as online play allows chat
- Get set up as a parent
- Overview on Common Sense Media
DreamBox
- Web-based
- Grades: K-8
- Subjects: Math
- Parents can register free for 90 days
- Getting started
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Overview on Common Sense Media
Epic! - Kids’ Books and Videos
- Web and App based
- Ages 2-12
- Subjects: Variety, with a focus on Reading
- Get set up as a parent for a free 30-day trial
- Overview on Common Sense Media
Dogo News
- Web-based
- Ages 9+
- Subjects: Variety, with focus on Current Events
- Get your child signed up
- Overview on Common Sense Media
Scholastic Learn at Home
- Web-based
- Grades: PreK-6+
- Subjects: Variety, with a focus on reading
- Get set up as a parent
- Parent support and guidance may be necessary for some activities
MakerStations
- 3 Free Weeks of Maker Stations
- Each challenge includes instructions using materials around the house, QR code video resources, and a student recording sheet.
- Parent support and supervision may be necessary for some activities
CSFirst
- Web-based and App-based
- Ages: Grades 4-8, but my 2nd grader can do it with my assistance
- Subjects: Variety, with focus on Coding
- Accounts are not necessary when you access via the Curriculum Page
GoNoodle Family
- Web-based
- Ages: 5+
- Subject: Variety, with a focus on movement and music
- Overview on Common Sense Media
Public Library Books
- Cloud Library
- OverDrive
- App-based
- Ages: All ages
- Subject: Variety
- Using your public library card - download ebooks and audiobooks
Storyline Online
- Web and App based
- Ages: +4
- Actors reading books online
- Youtube Channel
- Overview on Common Sense Media
Looking for additional resources:
Visit Tierney Helpline, for tutorials, screencasts, etc. covering a variety of educational technology tools.
Common Sense Media is a fantastic resource that provides trustworthy information about apps, websites, movies, TV programs, etc. One great resource to investigate at this time: Free Educational Apps list from Common Sense Media
Reach out to the Tierney Professional Development team with any questions, pd@tierney.com
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