Ideas for Teachers during the Coronavirus Covid-19 Crisis: Distance Learning Activities, Routines and Resources to Support Teachers and Students
Thousands of teachers around the globe
are confronted with the sudden transition to distance learning for
our students. Many schools are not set up for Virtual Learning,
e-learning or online learning.
Here are a few ideas to help you through this chaotic time.
We want our students to be safe and to continue learning. I have compiled a list of ideas and resources you can use with your students to encourage successful distance learning while the schools are shut down.
Oh and you can download this poster for free here :)
Here are a few ideas to help you through this chaotic time.
We want our students to be safe and to continue learning. I have compiled a list of ideas and resources you can use with your students to encourage successful distance learning while the schools are shut down.
Oh and you can download this poster for free here :)
DAILY ROUTINE
Students need a daily routine.
EXERCISE
50 Brain Breaks Song and Dance Cards with QR codes allow flexible use from individual to whole class. The entire collection of 50 songs have been liked via Safeshare (no ads or suggested links).
Spread love and kindness across your whole school community. A random act of kindness is a selfless act performed by a person or people wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual person or people. Challenge your students (and staff) to commit to at least one Random Act of Kindness. Use this activity and powerpoint bundle to inspire, challenge and show them how they can make a difference in your community... and decorate your classroom or school in the process.
DISTANCE LEARNING MEGA BUNDLE
50% off to help you quickly cater for students in a home learning setting, while still meeting their individual needs. Take a look below at some of the activities included in this bundle.
This is a perfect product for the election year, especially if students are working at home due to
school shut downs.
This activity bundle includes :
Presidents worksheet,
Research Questions,
Essay Questions,
Quiz,
Trivia,
10 activity Worksheets about the most notable presidents,
Research Cards,
Research Questions,
Essay Questions,
Quiz,
Trivia,
10 activity Worksheets about the most notable presidents,
Research Cards,
10 Fact sheets about the following presidents
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
Andrew Jackson Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt,
Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman, Woodrow Wilson, John
F. KennedyRonald Reagan
Up to 6 week’s worth of work for
students.
Open the file and simply save, print or
even export into powerpoint. You are able to add, edjust,
personalize and customize this product before you send it on to your students.
I suggest you ‘save as’ a students version, delete my into page and the answer
sheets and then add your own introduction and set of directions. You can add,
adjust and personalize this product to suit your students needs.
50 States and Capitals Mega Resource& Activity Bundle USA for Grades 1 - 12 A perfect launch pad for teaching,
researching, and displaying information about the 50 States of the USA. Over
100 Pages of resources for any age group. QR codes and research suggestions for
older students and songs and printables for younger learners.
Contents:
50 Individual Color State Reference
Cards: with state map, state flag, flower, bird, population, date entered the
union, state nickname, state motto, National Parks, notable facts, points of
interest and QR Code link to information online.
50 Individual State B&W Printable
Research Cards: with State Map, Flag, Flower, Bird and QR Code link to
information online
Printable Activities: Older Students 10
Research Questions using QR Code for online research & Travel Magazine
Writing Task. Younger Students, write and draw worksheet about state. All ages
– States and Capitals Fact sheet and worksheets.
States and Capitals QR Code Choice
Board : 12 Links to Songs and Videos about the 50 States. All videos
in SafeShare
50 State Printable Maps for Display:
Create a class map of the USA to scale. Students can see the difference size of
each state with each state sized to scale. Younger students can color the state
in, while older students can add geographical features, towns, cities etc.
Perfect for a class bulletin board display!
100 PERSUASIVE WRITING PROMPTS
100 Visual writing prompts with
editable prompts to inspire students in their persuasive / opinion writing. A
VERY FLEXIBLE RESOURCE
Powerpoint file:
Editable PowerPoint, show slideshow to
class for inspiration, customize opinions as a class, add slides
to powerpoint with class brainstorm ideas etc. Guaranteed to get the
ideas flowing in your classroom. Share with students on projector or
interactive whiteboard.
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PDF File:
Print each page as posters for display;
print 4 to a page for cards in your writing centre; hand out to students
during journal writing time; or place the pdf on a share drive for students to
access, they can download the entire file and have regular access to the 100
page file.
This file also includes a one
page overview of the persuasive writing structure and language features is
also included.
CREATE A MOVIE AND WRITE A NARRATIVE USING PUPPET
PALS APP
Students bring their story ideas
to life by creating animated movies in a collaborative setting using
the award winning app Puppet Pals 2 {Free and Paid app available}.
Assess 10+ Common Core standards {Speaking and Listening, Writing &
Language} and 6 ISTE technology standards in one activity. The student’s
wonderful animations then inspire creative narrative writing. Activities are
aligned to the Common Core and ISTE Standards. Download the free preview for a
closer look and links to video tutorial. “Puppet Pals is an amazing app that
lets you create animated cartoons.” -David Pogue (NewYork Times). Children
unlock creativity with this easy to use (but hard to put down) interactive
puppet show! Even young children can create high quality cartoons from their imaginations.
Kids can even star in the show along side the built-in characters! Included:Puppet Pals 2 Video Trailer – Showcasing you the potential of this amazing app.
Puppet Pals 2 Video Tutorial – Teaching students and teachers how to use the app and how to create an animated movie.
Teacher Planning Guide – 10 easy steps guiding you from {Step 1} Downloading the App - to {Step 10} Student Self-Assessment. The pace and structure of the activities are aligned to the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model.
Group Movie Making Booklet , Narrative Writing Task, Self-Assessment – This activity is designed to provide opportunity for students to develop and then reflect on their cooperative group work and speaking and listening skills. Writing and Language Self Assessment – Students evaluate their writing with the self-assessment sheet. The self-assessment is aligned to the following common core standards
Great creative independent learning activity
for students. Students scan the QR Codes and watch tutorials about how to use
the apps. 40 tutorials to choose from and 20 apps to learn about. All tutorials
are in safe share too, so you know your students won't be exposed to unrelated
content while viewing their video tutorials.
These 6 Posters (or Printable) will
allow your students teach themselves and become the expert in these apps,
without you needing to know or understand the apps yourself.
50 Brain Breaks Song and Dance Cards
with QR codes allow flexible use from individual to whole class. The entire
collection of 50 songs have been liked via Safeshare (no ads or suggested
links). Use them in many ways in your classroom: Individual Brain Break on
an ipod touch (Scan QR Code and Dance); Small Group Brain Break
around an ipad (Scan and Dance); Whole Class Brain Break
on ActivBoard (Open PDF, click on the link and Dance).
Perfect for Back to School icebreaker,
rainy days or just to get the wiggles out.
A Brain Break is a kinesthetic activity
used to refocus students attention after a transition in class. They
are fun, fast and need limited equipment. They are great ice-breakers and help
build cooperation, creativity, hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills and
motivation in the classroom. They are a handy classroom management tool , great
on a rainy day, helpful for early finishers and importantly are a lot of fun!
Stay
Healthy and safe over the coming months and good luck with your distance
learning teaching during school shut down.
Best Wishes,
Sarah Anne
#DistanceLearningTPT