Food and other necessities
- AUSD now serves free breakfast and lunch to all students. They also offer a food pantry on many Fridays. You can find out more here: https://ausdschoolfoodproject.org/
- There are many places in the Albany/Berkeley area that provide food for those who need it. Check out the Berkeley Food Network (https://berkeleyfoodnetwork.org/) for pantries nearby.
- UC Berkeley—including UC Village—also have food resources. Find out more at http://www.thebearpantryatberkeley.org/resources/
- Albany CARES provides food support as well as connections to shelter and other resources. See here: https://www.albanyca.org/services/neighborhood-services/albany-cares
Academic Resources
- Science: Twig Education Mystery Science
- Math: Khan Academy Math Playground
- Reading: Scholastic
- Stories Read aloud: Story Online
- Reading activities: Scholastic
- Typing practice: Dance Mat Typing Typing Club for 3rd-5th graders
- Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies: NYC Schools
Podcasts
Wow in the World science and technology
Smash Boom Best great debates
Short and Curly ethics explorations
We Are Teachers list of top podcasts for kids (elementary, but also MS and HS)
Science and Philosophy Videos
Activities, Arts, Crafts, Games, Books etc.
Babble Dabble Do
What Do We Do All Day?
Open Library free library resource offering e-books and audio books
Picture book author daily read alouds on Instagram Live: Oliver Jeffers and Mac Barnett
Lunch doodles with Mo Willems
Big list of even more kid lit authors doing readings, art, and activities
Museum Resources
California Academy of Sciences
Exploratorium
Science Museum in London games and apps
Color Our Collections coloring pages
Virtual field trips to museums, zoos, outer space, etc.
Health & Fitness
Home fitness: Family Workouts
Get outside: East Bay Regional Parks Trail Challenge