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Hover over underlined & bolded words for great informational, community, academic, and social/emotional resources for students & their families. These will be updated as new information & resources become available.
General Learning Resources:
Chatham County Public Library digital and online learning resources – If you are a Chatham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)
Durham County Public Library digital collections – If you are a Durham County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)
Wake County Public Library download library, – If you are a Wake County resident and don’t already have a library card, you can register for a card online.)
If you live in another county, please check the website for your local library.
Children's House:
ABCmouse (30 Days Free) – Reading, Math, Science, Art & Colors
ABCYA – over 400 fun and educational games for grades PreK through 6
Amy Latta Creations – 10 at home art lessons for children
The Art of Education University – at home art lessons for children
Art Museum Collections/ Art Museum Virtual tours around the world
BrainPOPJR– STEM • Social Studies • Reading/Writing • Health • Arts activities for K-3
Coral Reef “Online Lab” – A video presentation with suggested activities, from Kid Lab
EPIC (30 Days FREE) – Digital library for kids 12 & under
Everyone’s Awake- Story read by the illustrator
Free Creative Craft plans through Discount School Supply
FunBrain PreK & K Playground – Games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy
Handwriting without Tears activities (virtual) for Pre-K & K)
Letterland –Free resources from Award Winning phonics publisher
Mo Williems LUNCH DOODLES – Award winning children’s author and illustrator draws and talks to viewers once a day during isolation
Mobile Montessori – Educational apps for schools & home learning
Montessori Tools – Interactive Montessori materials
NC Symphony Online Concerts – Hear the Symphony wherever they are—and learn What Makes Music, Music! Access with password 1932.
Elementary:
Adventure Academy – Learning games & videos for reading, math, science, and more
Beauty and Joy of Computing – learn computer science by creating programs using the Snap programming language added 4/7/20
Best Documentaries on Netflix – Age-appropriate documentaries added 3/24/20
Big Ideas Math – (UE) Access the free Student Edition of the Big Ideas Math textbook added 4/7/20
BrainPOP – Learning games, animated movies, and activities
Coding – Programming and computer science at code.org added 3/24/20
Freerice – Free games in several educational categories, ad revenue supports the World Food Programme added 3/24/20
GeoGebra Lessons – 21 exercises to help new users become familiar with GeoGebra’s Geometry app
Global Citizenship – Student resources around sustainable development from the United Nations
Kitchen Skills – By age group
Live Online Story Times – From award-winning South African author Andrew Newman
Math-Mapper – (UE) Free diagnostic math practice and assessments
Mystery Doug – Short educational videos for K-5
Mystery Science – K-5 science lessons
Montessori Tools – Interactive Montessori materials
NC Symphony Online Concerts – Hear the Symphony wherever they are—and learn What Makes Music, Music! Access with password 1932.
OT Mom Learning Activities – Simple sensory integration activities and exercises to complement occupational therapy
PenPal Schools – Collaborative learning community
Podcasts for Kids That Adults Will Like Too – a great way for you and your kids to learn about something new together
ReadTheory – Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students
Resources for ELs During Remote Learning (from NC DPI – requires google login)
San Diego Zoo Live Cams – Peek in on a dozen different animal habitats at one of the world’s best zoos.
Storyline Online – Celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations
Switch Zoo – Animal games
Ted-Ed@Home Daily Newsletter – High-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis
Virtual Museum Tours – 12 famous museums offer virtual tours
Adolescent:
We recommend creating a plan with your teen’s input. Whenever possible, include them in the decision-making processes. Their plan can include the following:
Establishing a quiet workspace
Making a schedule that works for your family
Taking on a personal challenge
How far can you ride your bike without stopping?
Can you build a fort that holds your weight?
Can you learn a new skill?
Can you make a new meal with the ingredients you have in the house?
Can you write an original song/poem/story/play?
FaceTime or call an extended family member or friend
Take a virtual tour
Spring cleaning of room and clothes
Listen to an audiobook or podcast
Completing a service project from home
Pick up litter in your community
Create care packages for those experiencing homelessness
Gather extra toys and gifts to donate
Draw pictures or write letters to residents in nursing homes
Drop off treats to local first responders
Donate to an organization helping during the Coronavirus pandemic
Knit something for Warm Up America
Help those in need during this time
Community Support Resources:
Community of Hope Ministries – Food Bank (Garner)
Eggs Up Grill (Holly Springs)
Feeding kids for free daily 11am-1pm – No purchase necessary
WWCM Food Pickups:
First United Methodist Church, Cary – Lunches 12:15-1:15pm M-F
Chatham Forest Apartments, Cary- Dinners 6:30-7:30pm Tues. and Thurs.
Apex First Baptist Church, Apex – Dinners 6:30-7:30pm Mon. and Wed.
Arbors of Cary , Cary – Dinners 6:00 – 7:00pm Mondays through Thursdays
Social/Emotional Learning:
Our Mission and our Values in action: A Short Reflection in Light of Covid-19
Willow Oak Montessori strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential...
The mandate and mission of Remote Instruction this school year is to deliver an educational experience as close as possible to an in-person experience. This is a high bar. We will expand every effort to meet this aspiration.
… as responsible global citizens...
This is a global situation. We are not the only ones in the world dealing with these uncommon circumstances. Our children will undoubtedly carry within them the memory and impact of how we handle and help them handle the weeks and months ahead.
...by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making
Our teachers are committed to delivering a Montessori education. While they are thinking into how to overcome the reduced access to Montessori materials, they are firmly grounded in the Montessori philosophy and are determined to serve their students to the very best of their abilities. They are thinking into the best ways to nurture independence and growth, freedom and responsibility.
... in a stimulating, creative, and diverse Montessori community.
We all have to keep a balance between our academic expectations and the full development of the human personality in our young ones. I have already witnessed families reaching out to one another. Remember that it is as important to accept help as it is to offer it.
Individual Growth
We will be monitoring each student’s growth and adjustment to the remote setting, holding them accountable to their education and supporting them through the rough patches. Resilience is built through experience, not words.
Interdependence
More than ever we know that the home/school partnership will be crucial to students’ success. Transparency and accountability, collaboration and mutual support will be the keys to our collective success.
Peaceful Cooperation
When the going gets tough we need to to practice and to model this important value. We are all on the same side: working toward every student’s success. When we keep this in mind, we can solve any issue.
Respectful Care
We hope that you reach out to us when you need support. We also encourage you to set up reasonable routines to support each student’s learning and allow them to also have some time to relax. I have asked the faculty to model this by creating space and time for their families in this time of constant electronic connection. Remote instruction is a vulnerable setting for all, students, families and educators. We need to assume best intentions at the onset of every interaction.
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