Family & Collaborative Services

• Charter Spectrum (1-844-488-8395) & Comcast (1-855-846-8376) temporarily offering free Wi-Fi to families that qualify.

• OMSD Students can log into their school accounts and access online activities: https://omsdstudent.symbaloo.com

• Scholastic Learn From Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

• Boston's Children's Museum Virtual Tour: https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour

• Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams

• Georgia Aquarium webcams: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/

• Farm & Food Tours: https://www.farmfood360.ca/

• Panda Cam: https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/

• Animals: switcheroozoo.com

• Learning new languages: https://www.duolingo.com/

• This website has self-care tips, diversity & inclusion, and family activities: https://insidesel.com/2020/03/12/covid-19/

• ABCmouse.com is offering free lessons if you type in the code "AOFLUNICEF"

• Explore the surface of Mars: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/

• Virtual tours of museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en

• Lil' Libros worksheets: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rrKxiFGIB/

• PBS at-home learning: https://www.kcet.org/at-home-learning

• Math instruction at Mind Research Institute: https://www.stmath.com/coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR2Z9kqIE7kBcVq7YdAEYuvWQEW2quTvZ6m9KS_zMeyeiT9wHYcwgpmeRv0

• San Diego Zoo Virtual Trip: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/

• Houston Zoo Webcams: https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/

• National Park Tours: https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home

• Social and Emotional Learning Virtual Field Trip: https://www.soarwithwings.com/videos/virtual-field-trip

• Space & STEM virtual field trips: https://www.boeingfutureu.com/

• Manufacturing Virtual Field Trip: https://www.manufactureyourfuture.com/VirtualFieldTrip/US

• France's Louvre Museum: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne

• Free Brain Games: https://www.gamesforthebrain.com/

• Graphing calculator: https://www.desmos.com/

• Math challenges for families: https://figurethis.nctm.org/index.html

• Education: https://www.khanacademy.org/

• Read Aloud Stories by Famous People: storylingonline.net

• Sr. Seuss: seussville.com

• "Into the Book": reading.ecb.org

• Geography & Animals: kids.nationalgeographic.com

• Great Wall of China Virtual Tour: https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china

• Food groups: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/kids

• What is healthy food?: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1443

• Food safety, food labels, food storage, basic nutrition: https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/audience/children

• STEM activities at home: https://thestemlaboratory.com/stem-activities-for-kids/

• Money & budgeting: https://www.moneycrashers.com/kids-educational-websites-learning-money/

• Coding for kids: https://mommypoppins.com/coding-kids-free-websites-teach-learn-programming

• Economics for kids, grades 3-13+: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/social-studies/economics/

• TEDx Talk Making a Young Entrepreneur:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EblQj_pZFlQ

• Baking Fundamentals Course: https://bakerbettie.teachable.com/p/fundamentals-of-baking

• How to start an oven & stove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD7Q5IG_eX8​

• Crossroads Christian Church "Boredom Busters": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZMeGTEkRPqjOukfIacSVg/videos

• If I get the virus, I'm definitely going to die. FALSE. Only about 2-4% of people who have gotten the virus have died. Of the people that have died, the overwhelming majority had compromised immune systems- such as elderly persons or people with medical conditions that are taking immunosuppressant medications.

• Only certain ethnicities can get the virus. FALSE. The virus does not discriminate.

• Wearing a face mask will keep me from getting sick. FALSE. Washing your hands properly is much more effective.  

• Taking antibiotics, drinking alcohol, or eating certain foods will cure the virus. FALSE. COVID-19 is a viral infection, which means medications or other substances won't cure it.

• For more information, please see the following link: https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-myths-debunked-wuhan-china-2020-2

• Check out the following website for ideas and handouts for checking in, disciplining, dealing with extreme feelings, disagreeing & making things better, strengths & positivity, and boundaries & communication.

• Try to limit your children's access to news coverage and monitor social media or other electronic use. Not all news sources are credible, and some make the situation sound worse than it is. Having the news on is a constant reminder to children to be anxious.

• Try to remain calm and create a routine. When a child's routine or schedule is suddenly changed, many children have increased anxiety and there can be increased behavioral difficulties. The following website has an example schedule: https://twitter.com/CzaczaG/status/1238790764718669826/photo/1

• The following link has a behavior reflection sheet that can be used to help kids think about their actions: https://images.app.goo.gl/XmohV4PESmwMFEuJA

• Opening the blinds and letting in sunlight has helps with physical health and mental health. See the following website for more information: https://www.tricitymed.org/2018/08/5-ways-the-sun-impacts-your-mental-and-physical-health/

• Facebook group for parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/temphomeschoolers/

  • The World Health Organization recommends limited screen time, especially for young children. For reasons why, please check out the following website: https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/screen-time-guidelines

Everyone has different reactions to stressful situations. Please look at the following website for reactions and how to help by your child's age: https://www.marybridge.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-helping-children/

People who have severe stress are more vulnerable to getting sick when exposed to viruses. Taking care of yourself can decrease stress. The following website has a Self-Care Action Plan: https://rems.ed.gov/docs/Building_a_Self-Care_Action_Plan_Handout[1].pdf

https://www.therapistaid.com/ Has many worksheets, interactive activities, videos, and guides. Some of the topics include anger, anxiety, depression, coping skills, communication, positive parenting, relationships, relaxation, self-esteem, and stress.

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A list of coping skills can be found here: https://www.thepathway2success.com/100-coping-strategies-for-anger-anxiety-and-more/

CDC Mental health and coping: https://content.acsa.org/social-emotional-wellness/cdc-mental-health-and-coping-during-covid-19?utm_source=All%20Member%20031620&utm_campaign=e10f6420be-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_31_02_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7bab94cb24-e10f6420be-276147941

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Your child is probably going to have excess energy, especially when they are inside for long periods of time. There are many exercise, yoga, and mindfulness apps and websites. Another helpful tip is to look up Zumba, GoNoodle, or Just Dance YouTube videos.

The following are websites for if you or your family are experiencing anxiety:

https://mindyeti.com/v2/s/pricing
https://www.downdogapp.com/
https://www.stopbreathethink.com/
https://www.ninjafocus.com/