Free Resources for Home Learning

Dear OST Community,
We are living through unprecedented closings of schools, out-of-school time programs, and non-essential municipal services.  Our daily lives have been disrupted and many of us are worried about our children's learning, and supporting our families, our neighbors, and the children, youth and families our programs serve. 

It is important to take this time, when we have been taken out of our regular routines, to reflect on what is most important and what can we learn from this experience.  What are the ways that you are taking care of yourself so that you can care for others? 

​If you want to share stories about how you are staying connected while practicing social distancing, how you are supporting your co-workers virtually and how you are taking care of yourself during this time of uncertainty, please feel free to write to us and tag us in your social media posts @agendachildren. 
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In the meantime, we'll share resources that may be helpful for you and your families.  Stay safe.  Stay connected. We are here! 

• CPSD@Home - Resources to support student learning at home
• ​ MIT Full STEAM Ahead - Thematic STEAM lesson packages
• Cambridge Public Library - Free digital services 
• 12 Virtual Museum Tours - Free virtual tours
• PBS Mass Learning Resources - Free curricula for educators
• Scholastic Learn at Home - Free teaching resources
• National Geographic Kids - Free, fun learning resources for children
• STEM Resources from TERC​ - Free STEM curriculum and activities
• ​Edutopia:  How to Support Home Learning in the Early Grades - article 
• PBS Kids Lab Educational Resources - more Free curricula for educators​
• Parent Toolkit - one-stop resource produced and developed with parents in mind
• Go Noodle - Resources to promote movement and mindfulness at home 
• Boston Children's Museum Educator Resources - Curriculum kits and field trip information
• The Exploratorium - Free Online Learning resources and digital library
• NASA Afterschool Universe - Free STEM curriculum and activity ideas
• SEDL: Afterschool Lesson Database - Free sample lesson plans for OST

Click here to share your favorites with us! ​