With students home, we understand the need for educational resources has grown exponentially. Our mission is to ensure all students have the essential tools to be successful. In this time of uncertainty, we wish to keep you informed on available resources, news, and updates that may affect students in our community. SA YES has compiled a list of at-home resources for parents and children to help sustain education during this time.
Health Resources
- COVID-19 Prevention
- Managing Anxiety & Stress
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Community Resources
- Map: Where to Pick up Free Breakfast and Lunch While Schools are Closed for Coronavirus
- San Antonio School Districts Extend Closures for 2 More Weeks; Remote Learning to Begin
- School Districts to Provide Free Meals to Students During Coronavirus Closure
- Spectrum Offers Free Internet to Students
- Resources for Parents Who Have Been Temporarily Laid Off
- San Antonio Public Library – Free Access a Vast Archive of Children’s E-Books with a Library Card
- Citing Stay – Home Order, San Antonio School Districts Close Through April 24
- Governor Abbott Closes All Schools in Texas for Remainder of School Year
- San Antonio School Districts Offer Wi-Fi Hotspots to Students Using School Buses, VIA Vans
Educational Resources
- How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus Crisis with Free Resources
- Lunch Doodles
- How ‘Regular School’ Parents Can Homeschool Their Kids
- Scholastic is Offering Free Online Courses so your Kids can Keep Learning While Schools are Closed
- Remote Learning for Children with Special Needs
- 20 Websites to Help Keep Kids Busy (and smart!)
- Learning Resources for Kids Home from School
- Khan Academy
- San Francisco Children’s Science Center
- NASA
- Project Gutenberg – 45,000 free eBooks
- The Activity Mom
- J.K. Rowling Grants Open License for Teachers Reading ‘Harry Potter’ Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
- DisneyNature – Free downloadable activity guides
- RedRover – Free online empathy resources for at-home learning
- PBS Kids – Free daily e-newsletter with activities and tips you can use to help kids play and learn at home
- Outschool – Free live online classes to support public school families affected by closures
- BrainPop – Free access to activities focused on the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and math
- Age of Learning – Free home access to three online educational programs for PreK through middle school students
- List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings
- Learning Resources for Kids Home From School
- Websites and Apps You can use to Help Your Children Stay Busy While They’re Out of School
- The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids
- 10 Must – Listen podcasts for tweens and teens
- List of Good Documentaries to Watch with Kids
- Virtual National Parks Tours
- Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Parenting During Coronavirus