Resources for Kids
Distance Learning
- Find distance learning resources for your grade level or course
- Connect with DC Public Library for online resources and materials
- Connect with Thrive by Five DC for online, early learning resources
#DCPSatHOME
New learning at home videos for K-2 school that run on weekdays from 9:30am to 11am and rerun from 1pm to 2:30pm on the following channels:
- youtube.com/dcpublicschools
- Comcast Channel 99
- RCN Channel 18
- Verizon Channel 12
- Watch Live at bit.ly/DKNLive
For Parents
A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus: National Public Radio, collaborating with experts in social work and mental health, developed a cartoon explaining what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China. To hear or read the original NPR story visit this link. Print and fold a zine version of this comic here. Here are directions on how to fold it (video).
WideOpenSchool.org
Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense. There is so much good happening, and we are here to gather great stuff and organize it so teachers and families can easily find it and plan each day. Check it out today: wideopenschool.org
Air Quality Exercise
The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) Air Quality Division has worked with AirNow, Clean Air Partners and Casey Trees to develop this activity packet designed to help students understand air quality index, the importance of good air quality, and the correlation between air pollution and public health.