Online GT resources
SET – Puzzles change daily and they foster spatial recognition, visual perception, critical thinking, and logical reasoning.
https://www.setgame.com/set/puzzle
Prufrock is a publisher of many resources for gifted students. Here’s a mix of activities they’ve released, for free:
https://www.prufrock.com/At-Home-Student-Activities.aspx
Test your brain and skills with word and math puzzles, mazes, brain teasers, and more:
www.thinkablepuzzles.com
Mindfulness classes:
https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR1GLWxuRhx8nRvK3YboYXj1VcYRZpon4YL69RtFI-6ddNeyR0isXd8Yl7k
Using Alexa for education:
https://www.weareteachers.com/educational-alexa-skills/?fbclid=IwAR2qzOE-UQjOfQDZ_pP0rIBotB0R1vdyDUwYijXs6r6XVgvrA7E4B84F6PQ
Cool science:
https://mymodernmet.com/david-latimer-sealed-bottle-garden/?fbclid=IwAR1-EYxx34lRV2Q_fBfDVEVHWMMRZp3WxjN4njmpPjk3IALAbMJk4jnNYpc
Books that humanize math:
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54983/10-nonfiction-childrens-books-that-humanize-mathematics?fbclid=IwAR0DRuahAIgiZI1Hc8eYOlqbrdkpkrcvqQIaEBoAHVErq-irMH0yk9jzois
Real-life use for Legos:
https://www.techthatmatters.com/lego-grandma-makes-wheelchair-ramps-out-of-legos/?fbclid=IwAR3aRuTgCO5_IBHUQM-_tdjzxRS-KEtrkW9PU3VVTe_lg8CuC4h5T4Fz6iU
Kids invent:
https://www.boredpanda.com/boyan-slat-ocean-cleanup-solar-powered-barges/?fbclid=IwAR2KROpDfajfFSvywYp_8NB_00qKDD6nLjtV1IXq32B7oQVoog-yDm__BOE&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic
Sharpening math skills with card games:
https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/?fbclid=IwAR2TVy7sYjs0UsAGkS43wWdkYw8NT1UFyh7zpFUtXxb6nerNyJohlP5NyG4
Codes in quilts:
https://www.news-journal.com/news/local/longview-presentation-shows-how-quilts-served-as-morse-code-for/article_66a26d78-3fb3-11ea-bfe4-bf07213f1c2d.html?fbclid=IwAR3qZUkH4t6I9VclFmbaA8LxcsqIvuJu903UP3zjjsQBQcGM3IbanxZgc9M
Virtual museum tours:
https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcn.edu%2Fa-guide-to-virtual-museum-resources%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3VhEMbsF_1q_RXcWIGBBBg714iRvEUm0842gVgzWozaz5pxW4jA6h7H8w&data=02%7C01%7CCBwillia%40rhmail.org%7Ce946c83719dc4d5c0f2e08d7cf2fbb39%7C57b835c11a6c40088e2fb2a16e5f738a%7C0%7C0%7C637205676213010742&sdata=19LB%2BUezM818kQaY0KD6jyS7bGrvqJtovuSIdcV0KsQ%3D&reserved=0
2020 election guide:
http://freekidsguide.com/01fb20x01z03.html?fbclid=IwAR0VLJGQcru0OhKTnIrR36eKuZNa1VtljlZrU6KyfIisU5xqDdFb2jtcurM
Online science and engineering ideas:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oCM2Ue9w32EUIGfRXsjwEXU_-Up8D6FSSWT8YGiBEtE/preview?fbclid=IwAR3ZknsWhe2t5YrQBm2PD4S2wmnuRn3Lhvxn-7rvDQ_iOBU2yEVQBIkjLJg
Kindness matters books:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/emeynardie/13-childrens-books-that-encourage-kindness-toward-26paw?fbclid=IwAR29X4_72UVoxiLom4-u9nh4nmq4KmAbSewc9wr4PlW__33R46YVgIg29Fg
Cooking classes:
https://www.delish.com/food-news/g31786555/delish-instagram-live-kids-cooking-class/?fbclid=IwAR2Hpk0M0vjOaEhii8hrSL_BIbis-HjyK7zE4Vw_gsxe1eALdfcSQYM_zns
Science crafts:
https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/diy-crafts/ideas-for-kids?fbclid=IwAR2y4oWZqYs0hh69Mb6Fko1GPan6S1FAN24ovAEj9aWPHMlfNTO4XN5yvIQ
Keep a journal for history:
https://news.virginia.edu/content/write-it-down-historian-suggests-keeping-record-life-during-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR1i2DYauYf6XQUdFj5Rklp7Ya2k2JLsS0T__WhtrjaBUKLa55U0OM37g9w
Science experiments:
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments?fbclid=IwAR0VJbi_MBFnDQByc2BjJ1OyYMUv5u0RqPNOySf8kJnTH_RV7AuutF4bDnY
Podcasts for students (elementary, middle school, and high school):
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR1Av2d3d0G-feoNtM45sN4d4dqrOR-tXoGMaLlOBW-vgseBofmsGeZhCrY
Virtual tours of national parks:
https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home?fbclid=IwAR3gpxO6ljyBXH1hqwITVuiKVUZjam3ULWoeB1wehZ7NJk37hI8RsOjBBTY
Art:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjaYnyCJDdU&fbclid=IwAR1P7zW1-DDmCwNgwG-VyingfsnMbRFWWmWd6nrXEHyoZzmRkERON6h3fZU
Math activities:
https://www.mathcoachscorner.com/2020/03/math-activities-for-at-home-learning/?fbclid=IwAR2zQCmdzBjcpiozmZeLqauUiVlOE6OzxlKWIkOBixOCscZgyAIcJKIdemA
Geometry
http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SurfaceAreaAndVolume/
TIME MagazIne for Kids:
https://time.com/tfk-free/
Carmen Sandiego:
https://www.carmensandiego.com/resources/?elq_extcampid=7015A000001juR5QAI&utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7015A000001juR5QAI
Scholastic magazines:
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Virtual field trips:
https://freedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-field-trips/
Covid 19 and other online video lessons:
https://piecesoflearning.com/2020/03/23/covid19/
National Association for Gifted Children:
https://www.nagc.org/resources-educators-parents-during-covid-19?utm_source=Insider&utm_campaign=09b50597c8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_20_02_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4e9c70195e-09b50597c8-140309429&mc_cid=09b50597c8&mc_eid=892bc6b662
Math:
https://www.splashlearn.com/
Hogwarts Escape Room:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA/viewform
Adventure Academy (3rd-8th grades)
www.AdventureAcademy.com/redeem School code: 7006
Reading IQ (preK-6th grade)
www.ReadingIQ.com/redeem School code 7006
