The Ultimate Parent Survival Guide during COVID (work doc)
Keep Your Family Educated, Healthy, and Happy
Local In-Person Learning Resources for Micro-Schoolers and Parent Pods
Find tutors, child care, day clubs, arts, STEM, and sports education in your areaYou can't do it ALL, right? How are you going to work and your kids get educated at the same time? Your local community has quickly developed resources to help, and even in the midst of craziness, creativity reigns. Check out this easily-searchable list of local resources and opportunities to find what will fit your needs and budget. It includes contact information for local day clubs and tutors, as well as college students, and recent education graduates looking to fill your education gaps and get experience at the same time.
Virtual Learning Resources and Classes for 2020-2021
A huge variety of online classes from all over the worldThis is KidsOutAndAbout's list of online classes, tutors, and other resources and learning experiences that can be done completely online: Some are free, and some carry a cost. Whether you need some help with math so you can help your child with math, you're looking for something new to do to keep your mind off the news, or you want to provide some structured time for your kids who are used to a by-the-bell school day, there are many options, and we're adding to our list every day! Easily search by subject and age of your kids!
Parents-Helping-Parents Community Bulletin Board for 2020-2021
Parents! This school year is going to be crazy, and you're going to need to be creative. On KidsOutAndAbout's Parent Bulletin Board, you can post what you need, and what you have, to make it all a little more bearable and connect with other parents and resources.
What does my child need to know, grade by grade?
Links and explanations for Micro-SchoolersBack to school season is looking a lot different this year. What do they need to know, grade by grade, and how can they learn it in this strange new "COVID-19 normal"? This list of online resources reviews what your child needs to know, grade by grade, from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It also includes links to information about what kids need to know in the sciences such as earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics, plus math subjects from pre-Algebra all the way through Calculus.
Surprise, you're homeschooling!
Tips to help your kids thrive with distance / remote learningWhether due to COVID-19 or some other unforeseen event, families may find themselves suddenly in the position of educating their kids at home. This can seem daunting or even overwhelming. Here are some strategies to help your family survive, and perhaps even thrive, in this situation.
Advice for Divorced and Separated Parents
Decision-Making during COVIDSchool districts are requiring parents to work out schedules using a mixture of on-site classes, remote learning, and homeschool programs, which is throwing many families into a tailspin. The situation for divorced or separated parents raising children in separate households is even more complicated. A co-parenting education plan formed before the COVID pandemic may not work for the 2020-2021 school year. This is a checklist of issues that divorced or separated parents should address as soon as possible as they plan their child's education year together.
250+ Creative Ideas to Keep Your Family Sane during COVID-19
'When it rains, play in the rain.' There are ways of making the best out of any situation, this one included. We have a unique opportunity here: We can make the COVID-19 crisis into a moment that will live vividly in our kids' memories, so that in other times of uncertainty they'll recall fondly how their family pulled together and made the best of things, and they'll be able to do the same."
24/7 Online Experiences that Engage Your Brain
Concerts, zoo webcams, tours, activities, storytimes, and just plain funFor when you need some distractions but can't get out-and-about and don't want to just let the kids play games online, here's a big list of 24/7 online learning experiences that are available any time, and most are FREE! There are hundreds of experiences to suit all ages and interests: Zoo webcams, museum tours, exhibits, online activities for kids, streaming performances, reading/storytime, and stuff that's just for fun, from North America and all over the world. Search by type and subject!
