COVID-19 Resources
In the wake of the novel COVID-19; emotions of isolation, anxiousness, and weariness are just a few of the emotions your teens are feeling. The mission of the Memphis Challenge to inspire and develop future Memphis leaders is more critical than ever. It is our goal to help you, as well as educators, shape and mold the mindset and resilience of your teen.
During these times of uncertainty, it reminds us of the power of community and the need for coordinated action. Our resilience is dependent upon us coming together and supporting each other during these vulnerable times. We know families are being stretched, and the reality of not knowing what peeks around the corner has everyone on edge. This is compounded with the need to navigate the sensitivities of teens and collegiates.
Please find below links to resources to assist you & your families during this time.
COVID-19 Testing Resources
Resources for Teachers
- Teacher, Interrupted: Leaning into Social-Emotional Learning Amid the
COVID-19 Crisis. EdSurge
Support on how to talk about COVID-19 with your children:
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
- NY Times Parenting: How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
- NPR: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus (may be more helpful to older siblings)
- Psychology Today: 12 Simple Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
- Parents.com: 6 Mindfulness & Meditation Apps for Kids
- Washing Hands with Elmo
- 30 Ways to Respond to Your Perfectionist Kid
Picture Books for Children
- Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick
- What Are Germs? by Katie Daynes
- Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
- Something Might Happen by Helen Lester
- I Will Keep You Safe and Sound by Lori Haskins Houran
- Safe, Warm, and Snug by Stephen Swinburne
- Meditation – Headspace for kids
Documentaries / learning videos
Creative Arts
Online learning games/camps
- Common Sense Media for reviews and recommendations
- Science Bob
Younger kids
- Khan Academy Kids
- ABC Mouse
- Starfall – free games, songs, interactive reading
Older kids
- Beast Academy (math for 8-13)
- Khan Academy (math for 6 and above, other topics like a beta ELA modules)
- For those with kids 8+ who like Minecraft, the Connected Camps are about to open up. They normally are only available in the summer and winter breaks.
Reading specific
- Progressive Phonics - free progressively sequenced books online or to print out
- Raz Kids - interactive reading for K-5
- Reading Eggs
- Free Audible Subscriptions for Students
Spanish
- Pocoyo
- Oh Noah - Kids video, some Spanish vocabulary
- Rockalingua - Music-based Spanish learning: videos, games, worksheets, etc
- Daniel Tiger – in Spanish
- Spanish Playground - language videos in slow, clear Spanish
- Spanish Cartoons
Full homeschool options
- Modulo - modular home-based learning for K+, free during COVID-19 outbreak
- https://allinonehomeschool.com/
- https://www.education.com/ - games, worksheets, lesson plan
Things kids can do together virtually
- Virtual book – they all pick a book, read it, and then get on a google hand out or something and tell each other about what they liked/didn’t like about the book. One parent could moderate that for a few households. Could also work for movies.
- Music appreciation – find a good song you think your friends would like. Make up a dance. Look up the artist and tell some facts about them. Film a dance and send it to your buddies and they send you one back.
- Lego extreme home makeover – build a crazy Lego house for your favorite character/doll (or one that your friend gives you) and then make a video giving a tour.
Movement Apps
- Cosmic Kids Yoga - free YouTube channel or paid app (2 wks free trial)
- Go Noodle
- http://www.dancio.com/ – online dance classes and tutorials ( 2 wks free trial)
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKypoFV15wJHEaZ3l68MQbg –
Chace dance company has a pretty complete library of Ballet, Contemporary and
Acro classes for kids - https://www.steezy.co/
Offline
Links to projects that kids can do at home with limited materials
- https://artfulparent.com/top-10-art-activities-for-kids/
- https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/20-kid-art-projects-pretty-enough-to-frame.html
- https://www.origami-fun.com/ – this is a great website for origami projects for all skill levels ( from 3 years old on up to adult ). You can work off of a square from ANY recycled piece of paper, decorate it by painting or coloring on it, then fold it in to a creation. Origami is also a great way to teach geometry to kids.
