Check out these helpful resources from fellow educational organizations in a variety of subjects.

  English Language Arts and Literacy

Reading Is Fundamental
Great literacy tools and resources, including lesson plans, reading passages, games, printables, and videos. RIF’s Literacy Central provides access to thousands of free resources that connect to the books that educators, parents, and caregivers regularly use for instruction. RIF also has interactive activity calendars to ensure students are connecting to reading each day, as well as a literacy tracker for students. (Grades PreK–12)

Teaching Books
Invite students and families to delve into the world of children's and young adult books with read-along performances of favorite books that are available in more than 100 languages, virtual storytimes with thousands of book readings, insightful interviews with authors, discussion questions, and more. (Grades PreK–12)

More English Language Arts and Literacy Resources

826Digital
Creative writing prompts and projects from a nonprofit organization focused on igniting a love of writing in all students. (Grades 1–12)

Book Wizard
Use this online tool to find the guided reading level of various books. Also available as an app. (Grades K–8)

The Booklist Blog
Provides book lists on a variety of topics and genres, as well as news articles, and features recommendations from librarians, Booklist Blog staff, and more. (Grades K–12)

CommonLit
Online lessons and reading passages paired with teacher-development resources and classroom monitoring tools (Grades 3–12)

Kids Read 2 Kids
Designed by families with experience in ADHD and dyslexia, Kids Read 2 Kids provides decodable chapter books and abridged classics read aloud by kids. (Grades K–12)

Lee and Low Books
This publisher features diverse book lists, grade-level resources, and lesson plans on its site. (Grades PreK–12)

NewsELA
A suite of non-fiction articles, biographies, and more with paired activities; all texts are available at multiple reading levels. (Grades 2–12)

Poets.org
Lesson plans, essays, and more on incorporating poetry into your curriculum. (Grades 1–12)

Quill
Interactive writing and grammar activities and lessons for middle school and high school. (Grades 6–12)

ReadWriteThink
An English Language Arts hub for educators and parents, includes lesson plans, printables, and professional development information. (Grades K–12)

Reading Rockets
Book lists, reading guides, activities, and more. (Grades PreK–5)

School Library Journal
Resources for librarians and educators, including book lists and reviews. (Grades PreK–12)

StoryCorps
Lesson plans and resources to help students conduct their own oral history projects. (Grades 4–12)

Smithsonian Educational Resources
Current events articles at a range of adjustable reading levels. (Grades 4–8)

Starfall
Phonics-based learn-to-read activities, as well as math and music activities. (Grades PreK–3)

We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books is a nonprofit that advocates for more diverse books to be published, and their site features a booktalking kit and blog to assist school librarians in promoting culturally responsive titles. (Grades PreK–12)

 

  Social Studies

Facing History and Ourselves
A collection of lessons, articles, and resources focused on history and how to confront bigotry and hate. (Grades 6–12)

iCivics
Learn about civics through games that place you in the White House, on the Supreme Court bench, or fighting fake news. (Grades 4–12)

More Social Studies Resources

Annenberg Classroom
Free resources, including videos, games, and complete lesson plans, for teaching about the United States Constitution. (Grades 6–12)

National Archives
The National Archives has educator resources, as well as free distance learning programs featuring primary sources from their collections. (Grades K–12)

NewseumED
A center for first amendment media literacy, NewseumED has thousands of lesson plans, digital artifacts, videos, and more for students of all ages. (Grades 3–12)

 

  Science and Technology

Intrepid Museum Online
The Intrepid provides virtual guided tours you can view to learn more about the incredible machines on display. The Intrepid Museum's education team has developed enriching programs and resources that may be adapted and customized for self-contained classes or groups of individuals with disabilities. (Grades K–12)

National Geographic Magazines for Students
The site features a teacher’s guide, as well as an interactive edition for students. (Grades K–5)

More Science and Technology Resources

Applied Digital Skills from Google for Education
Ready-to-use digital lessons for older students and adults, including how to create a resume, if-then adventure stories, and planning and budgeting. Educators can also learn how to utilize Google Classroom for remote learning through this learning platform (Grades 7–12)

California Academy of Sciences
Lesson plans, videos, and other immersive resources for science education with a focus on the environment. (Grades K–12)

Code.org
Resources for learning computer science while at home (Grades K–12)

Mystery Science
Free science lesson plans.

NASA for Educators
Lesson plans, videos, simulations and more from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grades K–12)

 

  Mathematics

Illuminations
A project from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics that provides virtual games, interactives, and standards-aligned lesson plans. (Grades K–12)

Mathigon
Interactive math textbook with engaging digital illustrations of concepts. (Grades 6–12)

More Mathematics Resources

Math Snacks
Short videos and games to introduce different math concepts to school-age kids. (Grades 4–8)

 

  Arts and Culture

Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center will be providing live streaming performances and concerts at the Center's Campus as well as other locations. Lincoln Center also has a new series called Pop-Up Classroom with a range of classes, such as songwriting workshops and Puppetry making. Classes are weekdays at 10 am on Facebook Live. (Grades K–12)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
#MetKids is an interactive site developed for, with, and by kids. Students will learn fun facts about the Met and get ideas to create amazing projects. The Met also features lesson plans for teachers that introduce students to the richness and diversity of the museum’s collections. (Grades 2–6)

More Arts and Culture Resources

EDSITEment!
Developed by the National Endowment for the Arts, EDSITEment! features lesson plans and teacher’s guides. The site also features a section dedicated to digital resources and online education for the humanities, and has Google Classroom integration. (Grades K–12)

Google Arts and Culture Museum Views
While school is closed and students are stuck inside, invite them to take a virtual exploration of art collections from around the world. (Grades 2–12)

 

  Multiple Subjects

Learning for Justice
This site features over 2,000 learning plans for educators to use to teach tolerance and acceptance. They even feature a specific remote learning lesson for schools impacted by closures. Educators can use this resource to build social emotional learning (SEL) skills at home. (Grades K–12)

Smithsonian Learning Lab
Collection of distance learning resources from the Smithsonian’s museums, libraries, and archives; includes videos, texts, lesson plans, and more.

More Multiple Subjects Resources

ABCya!
Educational games, which include literacy and math skills, as well as practice typing and computer navigation skills, for elementary students. (Grades PreK–6+)

Common Sense Media
Articles and resources for parents and educators on books, games, television, and movies. For educators, Common Sense Media provides digital citizenship lessons, as well as an informative article on how to reduce anxiety and stress in students due to COVID-19. (Grades K–12)

Hippocampus
More than 7,000 videos in 13 different subject areas. Teachers can create a free account to customize their playlist for their students. (Grades 6–12)

Khan Academy
Online educational resources on a variety of subjects for all ages. Includes video instruction, practice exercises, articles, and quizzes. (Grades PreK–12)

The New York Times Learning Network
The New York Times education hub featuring learning resources paired with the newspaper's content. Access to articles is free through this site. Features writing prompts, quizzes, and more. (Grades 8–12)

PBS Learning Media
Hub for all PBS educational resources including lesson plans, videos, and interactives for all core subjects. (Grades K–12)

Quizlet
Study guides on various topics for all ages. Teachers can create quizzes for their students. Includes flashcards, vocabulary, diagrams, and quizzes. (Grades K–12)

Scholastic Learn from Home
Provides 20 days worth of content for students to access at home, and invites educators to use this content to plan their instruction. (Grades PreK–6+)

Share My Lesson
This site is created by educators, for educators, in order to share lesson plans and resources. The site has an entire section dedicated to remote learning, to assist educators facing school closures. (Grades PreK–12)

TED Talks
TED Talks provide information through captivating and engaging videos that focus on a variety of different topics, such as technology, business, and global issues. There are even informative talks on COVID-19, the power of hand-washing, and how vaccinating bats can help teach the world about pandemics. (Grades 9–12)