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Educational Resources for Families Provided by SMART

In the face of interrupted instruction, a number of companies are offering free support and resources for students, families and teachers. Scholastic, a long-time partner and supporter of SMART Reading, has created a free resource that provides students with about 20 days’ worth of learning exercises. The site offers approximately three hours of learning opportunities per day, including projects, articles and stories, virtual field trips, reading and geography challenges, and more. Click here for Scholastic’s Learn at Home resources.

Here are some additional free resources for students and families:

• Highlights Kids
• Khan Academy
• National Geographic Kids
• Oxford Owl for Home
• PBS Kids
• ReadWorks.org
• TIME for Kids
• Wonderopolis

Reading Lists:

With the slower pace of life that comes with social distancing, we all of sudden have more time for one of our favorite hobbies: READING! Here are some book lists for you to get inspired:

• 30 books to read in 2020 from Powell’s Books staff 
• The New York Times list of the 10 best fiction and nonfiction books of 2019
• Well-known authors offer recommendations of the books that bring them comfort

Audio books & Podcasts for kids:

• Free Audio Books
• NY Times Podast for Kids Age 4-6

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