- Kalamazoo Public Schools
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Helpful Links
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KPS Learning Hub
Find more videos, links, information for creating a positive online learning experience.
8 Tips for Distance Learning
Homework and study skills from Understood.
7 Ways to Provide Social-Emotional Support for Families
Suggestions regarding remote learning support from Aperture Education.
How to Talk to Your Child about COVID-19
UNICEF tips for that difficult discussion.
5 Tips for Successful Learning from Home
Information from Conscious Discipline.
The Big List of Kalamazoo Preschools
Find your child's perfect start to school with this list of Kalamazoo Area Preschools
Parents as First Teachers
Long but interesting article from the Intercultural Development Research Association.
Resources for Social-Emotional Learning: Self Care
Thoughtful Learning tips on helping kids manage their emotions.
10 Teaching Resources for Parents
A list for U.S. News and World Reports.
Headspace: Mindfulness/Meditation Exercises
Free meditation resources for the entire family.
GoNoodle
Mindfulness resources designed for children.
How to Create a Homework Space
Suggestions from Parents.com
Create a Space for Online Study
Tips from Purdue University Global
Parents and Guardians
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Kalamazoo Public Schools knows that this school year will be challenging. The district wants to help and support parents as we prepare to work together during the 2020-21 school year. Here, parents and guardians can find links to various sites with helpful information, as well as PDFs of documents that KPS staff have curated. We hope you find the information useful as you help your children navigate the upcoming school year.
If you come across resources that you think might be useful to share with other parents, please feel free to email them to mahls@kalamazoopublicschools.net.
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WMU Tutoring
Western is offering free virtual tutoring sessions held through Google Meet. Link here to the initial intake form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMhwaqIqU8VKquqc4vqRhJWjiXdnSazGZO-0fn6JgpmEejvg/viewform
For more info contact Tania Echavarria at WMU: (269) 387-3339
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Quizlet
Flashcards and games to help students learn.
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Code it
Coding activities for children 9 and older.
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TedEd Earth School
Science activities that emphasize a connection with nature.
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Metropolitan Opera
Learn about some of the world's great operas with lessons from one of the world's great opera houses.
https://www.metopera.org/discover/education/free-student-streams/home/
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America's Test Kitchen
The Young Chef's Club offers recipes for cooks who are young at heart — or just young.
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History at Home
Video history lessons from The History Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLob1mZcVWOaicndMR4Jji9-ZNJcqX5vRy
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Storyline Online
Actors and authors read a wide variety of children's books.
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Guggenheim Museum
Visit the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum — virtually.
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en
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National Gallery of Art
Visit the National Gallery of Art - virtually.
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en
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Craft Ideas from Crayola
Artsy ideas to keep little hands busy.
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Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Video series with award-winning children's author and illustrator Mo Willems ("Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!").
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF
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Khan Academy
Lessons and videos in a variety of subjects for a range of ages.
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Dictionary.com
Games, printables, writing prompts, and more from Dictionary.com.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/learning-at-home-parent-teacher-center/
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
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COVID-19 Resources List for Parents
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7 Digital Etiquette Tips for Students
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Community Resources for Parents
