Remote Learning Activities & Resources

Media recommendations for entertainment
Hand-picked, age-appropriate media suggestions to keep the whole family engaged.

• Best Music Apps and Games for Kids
• New Kids' TV Shows
• 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12
• Best Family Movies
• Common Sense Selections highlighting the best movies and TV shows
• Sibling Watch-Together TV
• Best Documentaries for Kids and Families

Resources for at-home learning

• 17 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused
• Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help
• Free Educational Apps, Games, and Websites
• Top Time-Management Apps
• Khan Academy
• Minecraft Education
• Scholastic Learn at Home
• ABC Mouse - free right now, use following redemption code ; Other apps using the same code
• Learning A-Z
• The Math Learning Center 
• Typing Agent

Stress-management resources

• When everything feels overwhelming, check out tips for taking in rapidly changing news.
• De-stress together with meditation apps for kids and families.
• Get the blood flowing and elevate the mood with these 25 dance games (you might need to buy a special control from Amazon).
• Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active.
• Don’t forget to enjoy a device-free dinner or two.

Assorted Collections

• Assorted List of Elementary Resources
• Scholastic's New Learn at Home -- For Students, Teachers and Parents. Lots of free learning
• Amazing Education Resources

Internet Access

• Spectrum Internet Assist -- reduced price
• AT&T Access -- reduced price
• T-Mobile -- improved allowances
• T-Mobile EmpowerEd -- hotspots
• Kajeet -- Edu-centered hotspots
• Comcast Internet Essentials -- 60 days free for qualifiers
• Comcast public Wifi -- free for 60 days on all xfinity-branded hotspots.
• Charter Communications - Free broadband to students!
• Verizon Innovative Learning -- 3x capacity for existing users

You can always visit commonsensemedia.org or commonsense.org/education for more resources and support.