Great Daily Activities

One of the really exciting things I've seen over the past week has been the effort from many different people and organizations to provide structure and happiness to families during this strange and stressful time.   I know there are plenty of lists out there, but I thought I would put some of my favorites into one spot for our Stough families. 

Today, I'll focus on a couple of resources that have been around for quite a while and are great structured times for kids (and adults) to wonder together. 

Wonderopolis

Wonderopolis has been a favorite of mine for several years. Each day, the site explores a different "Wonder of the day."   The wonders have been inspired by questions sent in by kids. Text, videos and pictures help provide answers to the "wonders."   Immersive reader is built into the site, so even students who are not fluent readers can access the information.   I could spend hours learning on this site.   ...But it's intended for kids!   Click here to visit this fun site!

Discovery Education Daily DE

I wrote the other day about the awesome resources we have from Discovery Education.  Discovery is working hard right now to fill in gaps for teachers, parents and students.   For parents, they have created a plan for each week (so far, they have released 2 weeks... they will continue these).  Each week's plan features a "grade-band appropriate learning activity for every day of the week."   They seem to offer a variety of curriculum-relevant activities each week.   The activities are meaningful and simple for parents to do.   There are plans provided for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and even 9-12!   Click here to go to this fabulous resource! 

Take some time to explore these two opportunities to wonder and learn with your child(ren).   You'll be glad you did!   Then, tomorrow, come back here.   I'll share where you can find some amazing authors and illustrators who are giving their time and talents to spend time online reading and drawing with kids every day.