Special Education Resources
PreK and Elementry
Creative Curriculum website (English and Spanish resources)
Sesame Street Hygiene (PreK-1)
The Cat in the Hat Builds That app is based on the PBS KIDS series, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, and introduces children three to five and parents to science inquiry and engineering (STEM) concepts through hands-on games and activities tailored to their learning progress. Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and Random House with a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn award.
The Play & Learn Science app is designed for children ages three to five and parents to see the science in their world by modeling real-world locations and experiences. The related hands-on activities and parent notes prompt families to “try it” at home and provide tips for engaging in conversations. Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and Primal Screen with a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn award.
The Cat in the Hat Invents app introduces children ages three to five and parents to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts, such as simple machines and the engineering design process, as they outfit robots with tools to overcome obstacles in fantastic Seussian worlds. Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and Random House with a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn award.
The Photo Stuff with Ruff app is based on PBS KIDS’ short-form animated digital series, “The Ruff Ruffman Show,” and inspires children ages four to eight to discover what the “stuff” in their world is made of. In this camera-based experience, children learn about science by exploring surroundings and taking pictures of different materials to complete silly scenes. Play it together and record and share your observations in fun, creative ways! Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and WGBH with a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn award.
In the Molly of Denali app, children aged five to eight use everyday informational texts (i.e., field guides, recipes, diagrams, etc.) to solve problems and fulfill their curiosity in an immersive version of Molly’s Alaska Native village. Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and WGBH, through a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn award.
In the Space Scouts app, children ages five to eight learn badges and mindset rewards as they play five space-themed engineering design and science inquiry games. Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and Wind Dancer Films through a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn grant.
The Jet’s Bot Builder app is based on the PBS KIDS series, Ready Jet Go!, and allows children ages five to eight to create new parts, explore, learn and have fun building a robot with Jet and friends. Jet’s Bot Builder adapts to your young learner’s progress. Developed by PBS KIDS, CPB, and Wind Dancer Films with a 2015 ED/Ready to Learn award.
The PBS Kids website includes more apps and videos, all available at no cost
Reading Aloud:
8 Multisensory Techniques for Teaching Reading
Math:
Science:
Middle School and High School
Strategies for Online Academic Research (How to conduct online research, supports reading)
EScholar (Science, targeting middle school)
High School and CCSD Post Secondary
All Grades
Reading:
Shared Reader (Has online books that can be read with a child of any age)
Read Theory (Reading comprehension, K-12th)
Read Works (Reading Comprehension Across All Subject Areas)
Science, Technology, Math, and Health:
EverFI (English and English Language Learner support)
Khan Academy (a wealth of educational materials and guidance)
Pobble365 (Story starters)
Math:
National Teachers of Mathematics
Typing:
Science:
National Geographic Spectacular Science
Energy Kids Games and Activities
EPA Games, Activities and Videos
Smithsonian National Zoo Meet the Animals
Smithsonian Learning Activities Choice Board
Social Studies:
Library of Congress Classroom Materials
Creative Arts:
Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence at Home
Thinking:
NYU Create (Grade 4 and up)
Significant Cognitive Disability:
Distance Education Resources for Blind/Visually Impaired Students
General:
Hands On as We Grow iPhones, iPads, tablets, and android phones have many free educational Apps. Check with your child’s teacher about Apps that look helpful.
